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Mitchell & Ness S09 NFL Throwbacks Fitted Caps, Pt: 1
Here is a first look at Mitchell & Ness: Spring 2009 NFL Throwback fitted caps. Building off 08's momentum, this year's line is bigger & more refined, focusing on classic sport cap styles. Below is M&N's two-tone fitted with a left side embroidered NFL shield. Aside from the shield this wool cap features front raised front logos & M&N back script. Only 25 teams are available on this run with alternate colorways and logos sure to follow. Available early February at the Mitchell & Ness Philly flagship store and site plus additional cap dealers. 
Mitchell & Ness "Black on Black" Fitted Caps
Below are the current Black on Black styles from Mitchell & Ness, Fall 08 collection released to retailers back in October. An essential standard, Mitchell & Ness serves this one up with straight black wool and tonal embroidery. The front panel features the team logo with a M&N script back hit. Can’t go wrong here, the black on black is now being offered in both NFL Throwbacks and NBA Hardwood Classics teams. Now available at official Mitchell & Ness headwear spots. 
Mitchell & Ness NFL Throwback Side Patch Fitted Caps
Mitchell & Ness continues the stream of new headwear with these NFL Throwback, side patch fitteds. These wool caps feature a front primary team logo and a detailed patch commemorating a Super Bowl, Division Championship, or anniversary on the left side. Each patch is a mixture of high-stitched embroidery and dazzle application for extra texture. Mitchell & Ness completes the uniform by also offering heavyweight melton wool jackets (see here) with the same patches. Expect to see more collections of this nature from Mitchell & Ness for 2009 and beyond. The Team Side Patch fitteds are now available on the Mitchell & Ness site, Philly Flagships store, and select headwear shops. 
Mitchell & Ness 'Black Leather' Fitteds for H08
Black Friday may be over but now Mitchell & Ness hit's us off for December with new black leather fitteds. This release is made with genuine, smooth leather with direct embroidered logos and M&N master script hit on the back. Focusing on select teams from both NFL Throwbacks and NBA Hardwood Classics, Mitchell & Ness also throws in a classic, tone on tone, branded label version. These caps are now available at fitted cap shops in NYC plus additional east coast cities. 
Mitchell & Ness NFL Throwback 2Tone Snapback Caps
Mitchell & Ness brings it back to the basics with these brand new 2 tone snapback caps in NFL Throwbacks. These pieces are made in wool and feature a high-crown mold plus a wider, square-shaped visor. Slate gray is the color of choice across all crowns with team color visors plus additional embroidered hits such as left side NFL shield and back Mitchell & Ness script. With deadstock sports licensed apparel in effect, no one other than M&N is bringing it back clean with NFL throwback logos. These snapbacks are now available through Lids.com with the second wave hitting the Mitchell & Ness store / site and other select headwear spots.
Detroit Athletic Co.
I want to take this time to showcase one of Detroit's hidden gems located west of historic Tiger Stadium on Michigan Ave. Detroit Athletic Company is a unique spot that stocks some of the best product representing Detroit's sports teams and rich history. Representing the Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, and Lions, Detroit Athletic is loaded with ballpark souvenirs, apparel, game-used items, collectibles, jerseys, fitted caps, and tons of other authentic articles. Starting at the top is New Era's 59Fifty on field fitted caps in core navy and plenty of other colors. If it's vintage Tigers flavor you're looking for, DA has you covered with all the classic logos on low profile fitteds from the Cooperstown Ball Cap Company. Next to this you have a huge selection of American Needle, Twins, Zephyr, in addition to Reebok's NFL headwear selections. The images below are just a snapshot of the items stored at the shop and online. If you happen to be in the Detroit area, check them out or hit them up on-line.
Detroit Athletic Company
1744 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216
877. 604. 4490
detroitathletic.com
