Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
DOPE Trucker Caps
Here is a nice concept coming from Subcrew & Dope Distribution Company. This project involves two separate trucker caps that are made of cotton fronts & backed by foam. Both have a die-cut Dope word front & one having an all over front cloud print. What makes these caps so special is the packaging. All caps come packaged in a plastic window shaped front & backed by board, just like an action figure. The amount of detail to the caps & the packaging makes this a special item to have. Limited to only 50 per colorway these joints are available at 8FIVE2, In4mation, Laced (Brisbane), Humantree, Zig Zag (Bangkok) and Westside (London).
Images from DOPE Distribution Co. Ltd.
Reebok NFL 2007 Draft Day Caps
Here are new pics of Reebok's new 2007 Draft Day cap. Reebok is the official outfitter of the NFL & when the players stepped on stage they threw this cap on. This clean & sleek flex mesh cap was first introduced during the Colts Superbowl win. The cap returns with Reebok's standard function polyester/cotton fabric, stretch mesh back panels, white cut & sew visor plus side stitch details that make's this one of the best-licensed caps in the market. The cap is on sale to the mass through team shops & headwear chains such as Lids. Get yours with all 34 teams available.
While You Wait... The Blueprint
New material is coming but while you wait check this sick production done at the 5 Pointz in Queens, NY. This piece is a blueprint of architects that advanced the art of Hip-Hop culture. Starting at the top Kool Herc, Ken Swift, Skeme, Grandmaster Caz, & others rocking the final piece... the hat.
Images from GSXL
Analog Bulletin Trucker Cap
Here is a dope cap from the Burton / Analog team. The cap incorporates a military / outdoor style fused with mesh side panels & camouflage print. The camouflage pattern uses wood grain prints giving it a multi-layered effect. The cap uses a cotton 5-panel construction with the front panels backed by foam & adjustable back clip strap. Currently available through Burton.
BBC / Ice Cream 5950's & Trucker Caps
Here are new caps by the BBC / Ice Cream team. These caps plus many others have just been released out in Japan & will hit worldwide shops soon. The Ice Cream dog graphic on the 5950 is a cool update from their regular cone man. All hats hook back to the Ice Cream & Bape apparel. Check their website for availability here in the states.
Images from Stay 246.
Adidas Sneaker Pattern Cap
Released for the summer here are two trucker style caps from the Adidas group. Another camouflage style cap done in a Adidas sneaker pattern. The pattern is printed & features a soft spandex mesh back plus adjustable strap. Both colors can be found at nation wide Adidas Originals stores or their website.
Images from Adidas Originals.