Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
WISH x Mishka x No Brakes "ATL Get Pitted" Snapback Caps
Atlanta's Wish boutique has connected with Mishka NYC and locally owned and operated bike shop, No Brakes for some tees and the snapback caps below. The navy and black cotton twill caps feature a custom ATL Get Pitted graphic repping the fixie gears, the Peach State, combined with the Mishka bear. The caps and tees will release on July 24th for the No Brakes 3-Year Anniversary Bike Race from their bike shop to Wish Boutique finish line. Limited quantities will be available at both Wish and No Brakes.
Image: Wish
Award Tour Upcoming Adjustable Strap Cap for 2010
Phil and the Award Tour crew are nearing their launch of new caps for Summer 2010. Below is a quick preview of one style that will drop along with other cap gems. The direction on this cap seems to be ultra-cool, chambray cotton topped off with contrast top stitch and color eyelets. Another nice detail is the adjustable leather strap with brass adjuster for correct fit. Stay posted for more as the release approaches.
Image: The Good Times
Acapulco Gold 'Angry Lo-Bear / Party Bear' Fitted, Knit, & Camper
Acapulco Gold is gearing up for one of their biggest headwear releases for Fall/Holiday 2010. Below is a preview of their Anger Lo-Bear fitted cap and knit hat plus the Party Bear camper. All three styles pay homage to Brooklyn NYC's original LO movement. The fitted cap features a clean and crisp embroidered graphic of the infamous bear. For the knit hat, Acapulco Gold brings out the angry bear face, front and center, in full knitted glory. This knit hat features a ribbed cuff with side woven label. The camper, aka 5-Panel, brings out the all-over embroidered bear pattern on khaki cotton twill. Different color options will most likely be available when these gems release later this year. Stay posted.
Images: Acapulco Gold
Winfield x New Era "Sweat/H20 Proof" Fitted Caps
Winfield Authentic Caps has released one of their latest styles dubbed the WNFD, Sweat/H20 Proof fitted caps by New Era. Each cap is made with Number Plus's water-repellent fabric for sweat and breath ability. The caps features a collegiate WNFD bar design on the front in flat embroidery with Winfield word mark on the back and H20 Proof logo on the visor. The Sweat/H20 Proof caps are available now in Navy, Red, Heather Gray, and Black through Winfield.
Images: Winfield Authentic Caps
Product Etcetera 'TwentyFour-Seven & Westside Love' Fitted Caps
Westcoast, creative-design studio, Product Etcetera is very excited to release their first fitted caps this July. Product Etcetera officially set if off back in June with the official brand launch and pop-up shop with San Diego's 5&A Dime. The Westside Love caps were previewed at this event along with their graphic tees. Another fitted style that was previewed at this event was their TwentyFour-Seven-Team That Never Sleeps fitted. This cap is a tribute to NYC's best, The New York Yankees. These pieces are made in deep navy with crispy, white, raised embroidery. The Westside Love fitted caps utilize royal or heather gray wool options with a very cool Westside, graphic, hand sign. All caps are produced in collaboration with Flat Fitty On Top and will be sold exclusively through PRDTetc eStore and Reed Space NYC later this month.
Images: Product Ectetera
The Clink Room's Taco Shop League 'Pollos Terribles' Fitted Cap by ELM Company
The Clink Room introduces their second fitted cap from their Taco Shop League design contest, designed by Erick Florez of Utica, NY. Erick's Pollos Terribles imaginary team was voted unanimously as the winning design by The Clink Room community. Produced by ELM Company, the front panels feature the original design in various raised embroidered sections. The under visor is hit with classic kelly green in addition to custom inside labels, taping, and removable visor patch featuring head size. Purchase this cap and the matching tee now through The Clink Room Shop.
Image: Clink Room