Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Mitchell & Ness, NBA 75 & 95 All-Star Game Fitted Caps, Pt:2
Phoenix Arizona will host the 58th NBA All-Star Game for the third time next Sunday. For this special event, Mitchell & Ness releases two separate sets of fitted and snapback caps focused around the 1975 and 1995 games. First up is the West and East wordmarks from the 1975 game jersey in full raised embroidery. The right side features a dazzle application with top embroidery that is taken right from the uniform shorts. Next up is the 1995 All-Star Game fitteds with the iconic cactus theme that dominated the event during 95. The front is heavy with a sun / cactus graphic in thick embroidery plus additional embroidered stars around the crown. The left side features the NBA logo and back Mitchell & Ness script. The final touch can be found on the inside headband, which comes printed with arena name and game’s final score. Stay posted for the third half of M&N NBA All-Star Game caps. 
Jonathan Da Lynn, Season 5 "Arlington Grenade" Fitted Cap
Jonathan Da Lynn is back with the new Arlington Grenade fitted cap as part of his Season 5 collection. The Arlington Grenade fitted is a tribute to fallen soldiers of war. It is made in denim, grey fabric with contrast top and under visor plus the crown is printed with cross patterns, which represents tombstones. The front features a fully raised Grenade Guy, which was introduced last season and will remain part of the graphic arsenal. JDL keeps the momentum going by building off the previous season and expanding graphics, driving his message. The Arlington Grenade fitted cap is now available through JDL plus make sure you check out the Mystery Pack, which consist of 2 fitteds, 3 tees from seasons 3-5, selected by JDL for only $70! 
Inside Label: AJD Chris Mullin, Golden State Warriors Snapback Cap
The crew cut, Brooklyn born Chris Mullin arrived in the NBA in 1986. His successful amateur play as a member of the St. John Redmen and 1984 gold medal winning Olympic team helped him earn a ticket to the Golden State. Mullin was taken in the first round of the draft by the Warriors and took his sharp shooting game from the Queens hardwood to the West Coast bay. Mullin came into his own in 1989 when the Warriors offensive play was nicknamed Run TMC, a play on the influential hip-hop artists Run DMC. Mullin was joined by Mitch Richmond and Tim Hardaway to form this potent offensive attack. In 1992 Mullin was selected to represent his country in the Olympics as a member as the original Dream Team. Mullin would finish his career as a 5 time all star, putting up close to 18,000 points.
This royal wool hat is an iconic representation of one of the games greatest outside shooters. It is a six panel cap with a royal plastic snap back. The American run AJD Company issued these style caps in the early 1990’s. Mullin’s autograph is electronically flocked to the front panel. The Golden State Warriors logo is embroidered on the front in white, royal and gold thread. The back two panels hold an embroidered self-fabric patch with Mullin’s name and number in white thread. The vertically arched patch, affixed to the back, simulates the look of a jersey nameplate. A white cotton band wraps around the inside of the hat and a printed nylon tag featuring the NBA logo is stitched within.
Mullin finished his career with the Warriors after helping the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals. 
Latest 59Fifty Custom Colorways x Sneaker Hooks @ ECAPCITY
ECAPCITY recently dropped these custom color fitteds that hook to your favorite kicks in NBA, MLB, NHL and collegiate flavors. Decked out to match the soon to be released Penny Foamposite 1's, the Orlando Magic get a white on black pinstripe crown with purple visor and matching embroidery. MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks also get a customized gray two tone story with red, white, and medium gray embroidery that should hook to any number of kicks hitting shelves this spring.
Orlando Magic Fitted hat
Arizona Diamondbacks Fitted hat
Hooking to the recently released Miami Vice Airmax 95 colorway, the University of Miami 59Fifty below nails the look in black, turquoise, and hot pink. And with NHL All-Star fever still lingering, the Atlanta Thrashers get a hot red and black two tone custom, with matching embroidery and orange and yellow highlights. 
University of Miami Fitted hat
Atlanta Thrashers Fitted hat
The Cooperstown Collection is not to be left out as the Montreal Expos are next with a custom black and brown two tone fitted, with their vintage wordmark in embroidered in umber and white. The Florida Marlins follow suit with a custom color sky blue and black story, with match embroidery and gray and white accents. 
Montreal Expos Fitted hat
Florida Marlins Fitted hat
With the Superbowl nearing, a nice way to wrap up the season comes in the form of this NHL Buffalo Sabres fitted in Buffalo Bills colors. The popular bison and sabres logo is embroidered in white red and navy while the crown and visor are colored to match. And finishing up with another NHL fitted sneaker hook, the Phoenix Coyotes get a black and red colorway with white accents which hook to the previously released Air Jordan 11's. 
Buffalo Sabres Fitted hat
Phoenix Coyotes Fitted hat
Mitchell & Ness, NBA Hardwood Classics, All-Star Game Fitted Caps, Pt:1
Here is a first look at what Mitchell & Ness has coming for the NBA Phoenix All-Star Game. Stay posted for more pics and info. 
Adidas NBA Custom Paisley Fitted Caps
Adidas NBA recently released the Paisley fitted cap collection in all 30 teams. The East and West each get a custom drawn paisley pattern representing the coasts. Shown below is the Los Angeles Lakers / West fitted version on white and solid team color. The custom pattern incorporates basketball and music graphics into the traditional paisley. This fine detailed pattern is printed on wool with raised front embroidery. The cap hooks to a tee and zipper hoodie using the pattern as an inside lining and other applications. These caps are out now through team headwear shops and Champs. 
