Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Louis Vuitton 'Petit Damier' Knit Cap @ Essense
Japanese online webstore Essense just put up a limited stash of Louis Vuitton's Petit Damier knit cap. These knit pieces are part of LV's Damier Graphite collection, which includes accessories such gloves, scarf's, belts, wallets, cases, and luggage. The caps are unisex, offered in one size and made with 100% wool. The graphite color way is standard but Essense also carries brown, rogue red, and taupe. Each knit cap comes individually packaged in a LV box.
Images: Essense
Brixton Ltd. Spring 2009 Headwear, Pt:2
Here are more images of Brixton's recently released Spring 2009 headwear collection. This diverse collection of hats include new styles such as The Semi trucker cap, The Heist cuffed knit, and new fabric updates on The Gain Fedora, The Castor, The Stroll, and The Busker cadet. Some of my personal favorites are the khaki felt on the Gain, the new plaid and corduroy fabrics to the Stroll, and the Semi trucker cap, which includes visor ribbon plus silk printed lining. All hats are now available through the Brixton Ltd. site and official dealers. See Pt:1
The Hundreds Spring 2009 "DOTS" Beanie Knit Hats
The Hundreds recently released images of their Spring 2009 accessories and these beanie knit hats. Adding on to the Half Adam and Buffalo beanie hats, TH follows through with dots, in three coloways. These are single layer beanies with jacquard dots and an Adam woven loop label. These are going on sale this Thursday at The Hundreds LA and SF bases and later on-line. 
Firstlook at OFFICIAL S09 Headwear
Fresh into the new year, OFFICIAL unveils a sneak preview of their upcoming Spring 2009 headwear collection. The staple pieces are back along with some hidden gems in the chamber. Stay posted for more info as the drop date nears. 
OFFICIAL H08 Beanie Hats, Pt:2
Below is the follow-up to OFFICIAL's Holiday 08 offering of beanie hats. OFFICIAL lays the foundation down with straight-cuffed knit hats diversified with colors and trims. Starting it off are the 1st Regiment hats, which feature a jacquarded OFFICIAL logo with checkered pattern along the crown and large pom pom. The 2nd Regiment hats offer a heavy knit gauge, singular embroidered houndstooth graphic, and OFFICIAL woven label stitched along the cuff edge. The last 3rd Regiment hats continue the basic approach minus the houndstooth graphic but keep the OFFICIAL woven label. All hats are now available in various colors through OFFICIAL online and select retailers worldwide.
Mitchell & Ness NBA HWC Pom Pom Knit Hats
Along with the fitted caps dropping, Mitchell & Ness adds on to keep your dome warm with NBA Hardwood Classics cuffed, knit hats. This time around M&N brings back the thick, ribbed cuffed, knit with pom poms in team color. The hats feature embroidered team patches, which are individually applied to the front and city names jacquarded around the crowns. The NBA versions are solid colored with contrast pom poms while the NFL and NHL sport contrast cuffs. Look out for these hats at team headwear shops, the Mitchell & Ness flagship store, and online in the coming weeks.
