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Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
The Clink Room 'Clearwater Threshers Phase IV Edition' 59Fifty Fitted Cap
The Clink Room has released their latest fitted cap based off their design process for the Clearwater Threshers; Class A minor league, baseball team. The Phase IV Edition features one of Clink's concept designs offered to the team when they changed their name and logo back in 2004. For this new version, Clink Room goes with a navy base with light blue for most of the logo, eyelets, and top stitching. The bottom features CR's signature cork under visor. Each cap is also individually hand numbered and personally signed by the designers. Get a piece of the design process while supplies last. Only 150 pieces were produced.
Images: The Clink Room
Seattle Mariners and Chicago Bulls Custom 59Fiftys @ Rock-N-Jocks
Rock-N-Jocks recently released two custom 59Fiftys, one a Seattle Mariners two-tone in Washingtion Huskies colors, the other, a melton wool Chicago Bulls fitted in charcoal gray on black. The Mariners two-tone features a Huskies purple on gold colorway with purple undervisor and purple, gold, and white embroidery. The Bulls custom 59Fifty has a melton wool crown with a full color, retro Bulls logo on the front and red undervisor. A second bulls logo is embroidered in red and black thread on back. Both are available while supplies last and a special markdown in price on the Mariners-Huskies colorway for a limited time only. For more information visit rocknjocks.com.
Images : Rock-N-Jocks
Abakus Takeout x Mitchell & Ness 'Chinese New Year' Knit Hat
Philadelphia's Abakus Takeout re-connects with Mitchell & Ness to produce their Chinese New Year knit hat. These pieces were released on the 15th just in time for the Abakus Chinese New Year Party. The hats are made in heather gray yarn with ABAKUS and Chinese symbol for Longevity jacquarded into the crown. The cuff section features a thick woven label with the quote," It gets cold, but it never gets old ". Only 50 pieces were produced, call Abakus for availability.
Abakus Takeout
227 N. 10th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 / map
215.351.7978
Mitchell & Ness 'Slam Dunk Champions' Fitted Caps, Pt:3
Mitchell & Ness releases the official Slam Dunk Champions Fitted series, which originally launched during All-Star Weekend. The Slam Dunk Series focuses around 5 players who have won the contest in years past. Mitchell & Ness starts off the series with Spud Webb (Dallas native) and Dominique Wilkins, two of, which are the most recognized players to win the contest. Both caps are made in jersey mesh and feature the famous cut lines from the Atlanta Hawks jersey. For the rest of the collection, M&N adds Vince Cater (2000), Cedric Ceballos (1992), and Kenny "Sky" Walker (1989). All three of these caps are made in wool with the Carter cap featuring side piping and striping detail from the Raptors jersey. Available now through Flight Club.com and coming soon to MitchellandNess.com.
New Era Japan Bike Caps
New Era Japan now has official bike caps in stock. These caps are made with cotton in standard 6-panel construction with short visors. Each cap features plastic closures, black sweatbands, and stripe embroidery on the under visors. Available now in the below colors plus a purple option.
Images: New Era Cap Japan