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Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

CA4LA x Andy Warhol "One Offs Headwear Collection"

Japan's CA4LA headwear boutique has released a very special collection celebrating the work of Andy Warhol.  The One Offs Collection focuses on a printed pattern of hat drawings made by Warhol.  The pattern features hats from various periods of history in pen details and colors.  The collection utilizes the cadet, snapback cap, and fedora silhouette as a canvas for this unique work.  The One Offs Collection was released this past Thursday along with a book campaign featuring the hat drawings, which was given out with purchase. Contact CA4LA for more info on these special hats.

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WIP Caps "MNL Rice" Fitted Caps from the WIP Fundraiser Series

WIP Caps is proud to launch their Fundraiser Series, which is dedicated to donating a percentage of sales towards different relief efforts and community programs. The first cap out the series is the MNL Rice fitted cap recognizing the Gawad Kalinga Foundation founded by Tony Meloto. Inspired by the rice sacks given out during catastrophe times, the cap utilizes a lightweight acrylic weave fabric with subtle, white embroidery. The under visor features a embroidered quote by Tony Meloto in cursive style. Contact WIP directly for more info.

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Rock-N-Jocks Custom Color Fitted Update

Rock-N-Jocks recently released a couple of custom 59Fifty colorways for the hot playoff teams this past month, as well as a two-tone sneaker hook to the Nike Air Griffey Volts.

The latest drop was a San Jose Sharks two-tone in all black and graphite gray with a full color logo on front. Another hot release was a Cleveland Indians custom in Cleveland Cavaliers retro colors. The two-tone features a Cavs blue crown with orange visor and matching embroidery.
Rock-N-Jocks also released a sneaker hook to the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Volts with a custom color Seattle Mariners 59Fifty. The cap is black on royal blue, with black, blue, and neon green embroidery and accents.
Red is also trending hot for summer, as evident with two Chicago centric releases in the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls. Both fitteds are solid red, with raised red and white embroidery.
Limited quantities of each style available while supplies last.
For more information on these and other custom color fitted releases, please visit rocknjocks.com.

Images : Rock-N-Jocks

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Mitchell & Ness 'Blank Model' Fitted Caps

Mitchell & Ness has released their official Blank Model fitted caps into the game for Spring/Summer 2010. These are 100% blank wool caps with tonal Mitchell & Ness branding on the side. The shape and fit is consistent with their team licensed caps in the market now.  This first release includes red, green, orange, purple, gold, maroon, wheat, baby blue, air force blue, navy, white, and black. Cop your choice of color through Mitchell & Ness.com, Flagship store, and other dealers.

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Raised By Wolves x Off The Hook x Quintin Snapback Cap Release

Raised By Wolves has released their latest snapback cap in collaboration with Montréal's Off The Hook boutique. Produced by Quintin Co., these six panel caps are made with a unique, heather gray fabric which is paired with a brown leather visor and white RBW front embroidery.  The caps are produced in a strict run of 36pcs and made here in the USA.  These new caps are now available through Off The Hook boutique and 100percentfurious.com.

Images: Raised By Wolves

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Abakus Takeout x Mitchell & Ness '2 Year Anniversary' Snapback Caps

Abakus Takeout will celebrate their 2 Year Anniversary tomorrow (5/8) beginning with afternoon iNstore events and after party for the evening (info here).  Abakus will also debut their latest snapback caps produced by Mitchell & Ness. Both caps are made in 100% wool with tight, raised embroidery on the front and M&N branding on the back. Along with the caps, Abakus connected with Crooks n Castles on a logo smash tee. Come through to the spot or hit them up through the site.

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