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Universal Article Archives
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Quintin Co. Fall/Holiday 2010 Dogear 5-Panel Caps
Quintin Co. is gearing up to release their latest headwear for Fall/Holiday 2010. The crew is back with a wide range of silhouettes decked out in seasonal materials such as melton wools, corduroys and flannels. To start things off, Quintin unleashes their 5-Panel fitted caps with dogear flaps, which can be worn down or tied. The caps feature Quintin's standard 5-panel construction and use of tartan plaid for the earflaps. These new caps will be hitting retail accounts as well their online store by late September. Stay posted here on UA for more caps from Quintin.
Images: Quintin Co.
The Hundreds "NY Script" Snapback Cap
Below is a preview of The Hundreds 'New York Script' snapback cap ready to debut at their upcoming NYC flagship store opening this Fall. The sports-inspired script design that never dies is back again in all wool, flat embroidery and classic green under visor. Stay posted for more on their NY expansion.
Image: The Hundreds
The Storia Project Trucker Caps
Roughly three years deep, The Storia Project is the independent and creative outlet of Naomi, who specializes in truly custom leather accessories, purses and one-of-kind, foam trucker caps. Inspired by Naomi’s world adventures and her network of friends, The Storia Project strives to produce trucker caps with a unique style of spontaneously hand-drawn elements, hand scripts, color and poetry. Using the white foam panel as a clean canvas, each cap is designed with spray-paint, stencil or ink. All caps are rather unisex in style with only a few specific pieces geared towards the ladies. Custom works are also available for a bit more but guaranteed to be made specifically to your liking. Definitely check out the complete range of caps and other items on sale at The Storia Project webstore or Etsy shop.
Images: The Storia Project
WIP Caps "Champion Sound" Green/Black/Gold Fitted Cap
WIP Caps has just released an exclusive colorway for their Champion Sound fitted cap, which released yesterday during their Jamaican Sound celebration at The Collective compound in Makati City, Philippines. Unlike the first two colorways already on their site, this new Champion Sound fitted is color blocked in green / black panels and finished off with gold X taping that brings out the Jamaican flag. The front features the Lion and crown graphic in gold thread embroidery and WIP Caps logo on the side in tonal. No word yet if this style will be available on their webstore but contact WIP for further info.

Image: Commune Manila / WIP
New Hella Tight 'Rednecks' Snapback Caps in Black
Hella Tight is back with a fresh stash of their infamous "Rednecks" snapback caps, this time in solid black. Inspired by the Washington Redskins logo, this is their "Rednecks" interpretation, a playful take on the always controversial logo. The caps are made in cotton twill, featuring burgundy satin undervisors and plastic snaps in addition to satin taping. This black option is now available through HellaTight.com and in-store at TRUE San Francisco.
God's Prey 'Shadowplay' 5-Panel Camper Caps
Independent apparel company, God's Prey has released their Shawdowplay 5-Panel caps, available on their webstore. The caps are made from fine Japanese poplin fabric and printed with their unique pattern offered in either white/black or black/purple options. Made in standard 5-panel construction the caps appear to have web belt adjustable straps. God's Prey really goes all out by sourcing and producing the entire cap in Los Angeles, supporting local businesses and keeping their environmental impact low. Definitely check them out and stay posted here for newer upcoming styles.
Image: God's Prey