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Adidas NBA "Throwback Attack" Snapbacks, Pt:1
Adi is set to drop a wave of caps heavily influenced by licensed caps of the late 80's & early 90's. The caps are fully built using the classic arch format & some 2 tone visors. This style is made in wool & features a plastic snapback closure. The collection reps all 30 NBA teams & will drop in early fall at select retailers. Stay posted for pics of the complete package.

New Custom Colored Fitteds @ Cap City
Cap City just dropped more custom colored, New Era fitteds at their shop & site. Shout them out for more info on sizes & teams.


Images from Cap City
Mitchell & Ness HWC Fitted Caps for Spring 08
Here is the first look at Mitchell & Ness, NBA Hardwood Classics collection of fitted caps. Refocused with a new direction & fit shape, M&N releases the first wave of wool fitted product from their Spring 08 line. The foundation is laid out with these primary team colored fitteds & alternate (not shown) colorways following behind. These fitted gems feature tight raised embroidery, white sweatbands & M&N wordmark script on the back. The caps will be available in most HWC teams through their flagship store in Philadelphia, online, & other select spots that carry strictly licensed fitted caps. Stay posted here on UA for more of Mitchell & Ness Spring 08 headwear.


Adidas x HWC Flat Brim Adjustable Caps
Here is a look at the new flat brim, adjustable caps by Adidas that are coming soon. Adi is set to drop 3 separate styles that range from the two-tone versions shown below plus all white editions, in strictly NBA Hardwood Classic teams. The caps are built in the company's standard fitted shape but with plastic snap backs. With the comeback of retro-licensed caps booming, these team styles will drop early August with a wider release for September. Stay posted for more info & pics coming soon.



New Spring 08 Mitchell & Ness Fitteds
Mitchell & Ness is set to drop 3 new branded fitteds this April along with other authentic, league-licensed product. Here is an exclusive look to one of three fitted caps representing the company's new fitted shape & direction into the headwear market. This 1st wave will be basic level color-up's connecting to their S08 apparel pieces. Along with M&N branded caps will be the release of NBA Hardwood Classics & NFL Throwback styles. The below fitted cap features a front embroidered / satin application, made in 100% wool & dons a white sweatband. All caps will be available on-line, M&N Philly flagship store & select fitted spots throughout NYC, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, & Detroit.

Mitchell & Ness Relauches Site
Nostalgia company, Mitchell & Ness, recently relaunched their home site at mitchellandness.com. Known worldwide for their authentic "vintage" jerseys, the site is also loaded with expanded apparel pieces in Cooperstown baseball, NBA Hardwood Classics, NFL Throwbacks, NHL Vintage, & College Vault. The new updated site is more streamlined & easier to navigate through for general info, upcoming products, shopping, & company history. The current selection of fitted caps is made up mostly of on-going NFL Double Coverage & NBA pinwheel styles. Stay posted for their new wave of classic fitted product set to drop real soon!