Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
LEADERS 1354 'ldrs' Script Fitted Preview
Leaders 1354 gives us a preview of one of their upcoming fitteds for Fall 2011. The caps feature a scriptive 'ldrs' word mark in clean, raised embroidery. Shown here are the cotton fleece and navy wool options. These are due to drop later this year at Leaders.
Image: Leaders1354
All Black DOPE Snapback Cap by The Ampal Creative
The Stampd’ Dope Collection and Los Angeles based head wear label The Ampal Creative, are back with Round 3 of the Dope snapback caps. This time in a Murdered Out, All Black Everything color way. The caps feature tonal logo embroideries on either side, “secret stash pocket” under the crown, and West Coast embroidery detail above the snaps. With such a large following of people inquiring about these hats, they increased their production from previous runs but still holding to 100pcs. This snapback is available now exclusively through the Stampd’ and Ampal online only.
Image / Video / Text: The Ampal Creative
Adapt x Breezy Excursion SHARK Snapback Cap
The Bay is united behind the Sharks hockey team as they continue their run towards the Stanley Cup. In recognition of the team's hot streak, Adapt and Breezy Excursion, both from The Bay, connect on the SHARK snapback cap. The design features the SJ initials blended into the SHARK word for a clever graphic approach. The crown is made from black-washed, pigment-dyed cotton while the brim is made of wool. Other hightlights include a nice green under brim and co-branded inside labeling/taping. You can purchase one now through Adapt or Breezy online.
Image: Adapt / Breezy Excursion
Override x Fuji Bicycles Low Pro Bike Caps
Simon Taylor, a founding member of London based creative agency TOMATO, has connected with Japan's Override and Fuji Bicycles for a select run of "Low Pro" Bike Caps. Each cap is made with basic cotton twill and features custom, graphic prints on the front panels and top brims. All crowns are cut shorter than usual for a full, slope fit to the head and roughly 2 inch brims. These low pro caps have elastic back straps for a wide range of head sizes. You can buy these special caps now through Arth Hat Stores located in Costa Mesa and NYC.
Images: Arth
Acapulco Gold Snapbacks for Spring 2011
Acapulco Gold is serving up the goods for Spring 2011 with their latest batch of snapback styles. The camo presense is strong on these, with custom camo patterns on three of the styles. All caps are made in cotton and built using the 5 panel pinch construction or standard 6 panel. The under brims all come in classic green. Get yours now through Acapulco Gold Online.
Image: Acapulco Gold
Saint Alfred "S" Fitteds & STA Snapbacks
Saint Alfred just released their latest STA designs on solid fitteds & 2 Tone snapbacks. The fitted caps bring forth just the capital S reflected on either Red or Black while the snaps rock the full STA initials. Both snapbacks have front pinch panels. All caps are now available through St.Alfred Online and select retailers.
Images: Saint Alfred