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Vintage LA Kings Starter Snapbacks @ And Still / For All To Envy

Deadstock purveyors, And Still / For All To Envy now have a tight selection of two Starter LA Kings snapback caps.  With The Great One's arrival to LA in 1988, it also brought in the silver and black era, which is considered the team's most popular logo & jersey.  1988 also introduced the world to the city of Compton by "The World's Most Dangerous Group", NWA.  Both the LA Kings & The Raiders would become the standard team caps for the group and set the licensed-team industry on fire.  Below is the all black style with team word mark and a two-tone, pinstripe version with team full logo.  They even have the satin team jacket for the complete hook-up.  Only one of each available... so check them ASAP.

And Still
114S La Brea, LA
323.937.0016

Images: For All To Envy

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Estate LA Re-Up on Sour Diesel & Kush Fitteds

These fitteds need no introduction... Estate re-ups on the Sour D & Kush fitteds in black wool.  This time around, Estate keeps it nice n basic with white raised embroiderey on a solid black cap.  Gets no better! Available now through Estate Online and select dealers.

Images: Estate LA

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Strictly Fitteds x ELM Company Fitted Caps Preview

After 3 years of documenting the fitted baseball cap culture, Strictly Fitteds comes through with their very own inaugural fitted caps in connection with ELM Company.  Below are the first, full-blown images of the SF fitted caps.  Both styles feature fine embroidery on die-cut felt and custom inside taping. For fabric, Strictly lays the foundation down with classic wool for one style and a canvas combined with natural suede for the other.  No word on exact release date but these are sure to drop this year... stay posted!

Images: Strictly Fitteds / ELM

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Arizona's High Point 'HP 2 Anniversary Edition' New Era Fitted

Arizona's High Point boutique recently celebrated their 2 year anniversary in business.  Along with the 2YR bash held this past Friday, HP also released a special edition New Era fitted for the event.  Real clean and basic, the cap features a black n white scheme with contrast stars.  If you happen to be in the area, check them out and support! Currently not available on their site.

High Point
The Scottsdale Waterfront
7135 E. Camelback Rd. STE 175
Scottsdale,AZ  /  map
480-949-0500

Image: High Point

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New Era Tweed 'Flipdown' Fitteds @ Onspotz.com

Onspotz.com is now stocking New Era's blank Tweed 59Fifty cap with Flipdown back panel.  This cap is made with wool tweed fabric, which is accented in shiny grain leather for the visor, button, piping, and back panel.  The edging around the flipdown panel and under visor is in leather suede.  The only embroidered hit is the NE logo on left side panel.  Both brown and black options are now available at Onspotz.com.

Images: Onspotz.com

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Mitchell & Ness NFL Throwbacks 'Foam' Fitted Caps

Mitchell & Ness introduces the Foam Fitted style in NFL Throwback teams as part of their F/H09 offering. This new cap is made entirely of thick foam with team embroidered logos.  Don't let the puffiness fool you.  Once you throw this one on, it will probably be one of the comfiest caps you've ever rocked.  The M&N Foam fitted is a 5-panel construction cap with short front seam and standard crown eyelets.  Mitchell & Ness is now stocking a hand full of teams and also available through select retailers.

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