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Summertime Straw Hats @ UrbanExcess.com

UrbanExcess has stocked up on plenty of new Straw Hats for summertime action. If you don't own a straw piece, now is the time to consider this option. Whether keeping cool or changing up your steez, a Straw Hat is a definite, must-have, at least one for the collection. UrbanExcess has you covered with a huge selection of straw hats ranging from Trilbys, Bowlers, Porkpies, vented Cowboy hats, and classic staples from well-known brands such as Brixton, Goorin, Bailey, and UE Branded options. Below, I've highlighted just a few of my favorites but head over to UE to see the full range of straw hats. Note: UrbanExcess ships worldwide.
Oxford Trilby Straw Hat

Classic Trilby Festival Straw Hat

Brixton Pack Straw Bowler Hat

Goorin Women's Hammond Straw Hat

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Product Etcetera 'TwentyFour-Seven & Westside Love' Fitted Caps

Westcoast, creative-design studio, Product Etcetera is very excited to release their first fitted caps this July. Product Etcetera officially set if off back in June with the official brand launch and pop-up shop with San Diego's 5&A Dime. The Westside Love caps were previewed at this event along with their graphic tees. Another fitted style that was previewed at this event was their TwentyFour-Seven-Team That Never Sleeps fitted. This cap is a tribute to NYC's best, The New York Yankees. These pieces are made in deep navy with crispy, white, raised embroidery. The Westside Love fitted caps utilize royal or heather gray wool options with a very cool Westside, graphic, hand sign.  All caps are produced in collaboration with Flat Fitty On Top and will be sold exclusively through PRDTetc eStore and Reed Space NYC later this month.

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ECAPCITY Custom Color Fitted Update - July

Back with a recap of the latest custom color fitted releases from ECAPCITY.

It seems blank custom color 59Fiftys have been trending upwards lately. Two colorways featuring an Elephant Print crown saw release at the start of the month, as well as two versions of Glen Stitch fabric, come blank and prime for custom embroidery.
New Era Custom Color Blank Fitteds

The Philadelphia Phillies 1980 World Series patch 59Fifty is always a home run in solid burgundy with  whiteembroidery and woven commeorative patch. Another one to look for is the Cooperstown logo Brooklyn Dodgers in royal blue.
Philadelphia Phillies 1980 WS Patch Fitted
Brooklyn Dodgers Fitted

In the realm of recent sneaker hooks, ECAPCITY has another custom NICE custom 59Fifty for the Nike Foamposite Copper colorway in solid black with metallic copper embroidery. Also in the mix, a retro logo, Portland Trailblazers two-tone in royal blue on light gray with graphite and white embroidery to match Nike's Air Trainer 3 release.
NICE Custom Color Fitted
Portland Trailblazers Fitted

A handfull of AHL releases this month, beginning with the Grand Rapids Griffins in navy on red, affiliates of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings. Following suit, the Chicago Wolves, affiliates of the Atlanta Thrashers, get a cardinal red on yellow colorway with full color embroidery.
Grand Rapids Griffins Fitted
Chicago Wolves Fitted

A new Anaheim Ducks release dropped in navy and royal blue, with white, black, yellow and teal embroidery. To the right, a Springfield Falcons two-tone for the Edmonton Oilers affiliates, in Air Force blue and navy.
Anaheim Ducks Fitted
Springfield Falcons Fitted

Last but not least, two more AHL logo custom fitteds guaranteed to turn heads. The Lake Erie Monsters two-tone to the left is dipped in Colorado Avalanche red and black, with a full color embroidery on front. Similarly, the Houston Aeros, affiliates of the Minnesota Wild, get a hunter green on bright red release with white, black, silver, red and teal embroidery on the front. 
Lake Erie Monsters Fitted
Houston Aeros Fitted

For more information on these releases, visit ecapcity.com.

ECAPCITY
5806 Bergenline Ave
West New York, NJ 07093

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The Clink Room's Taco Shop League 'Pollos Terribles' Fitted Cap by ELM Company

The Clink Room introduces their second fitted cap from their Taco Shop League design contest, designed by Erick Florez of Utica, NY. Erick's Pollos Terribles imaginary team was voted unanimously as the winning design by The Clink Room community. Produced by ELM Company, the front panels feature the original design in various raised embroidered sections. The under visor is hit with classic kelly green in addition to custom inside labels, taping, and removable visor patch featuring head size. Purchase this cap and the  matching tee now through The Clink Room Shop.

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Pittsburgh Pirates 1977 Gold Pillbox Fitted Cap by American Needle

Here is the all-time classic, Pittsburgh Pirates "Pillbox" fitted cap. The comeback of this cap style began in 1976, which marked the National League's centennial anniversary. In commemoration of this event, a few NL teams adopted the late 1800's, Chicago-style pillbox cap with horizontal stripes. After the 1976 season, all teams went on to their standard 6-panel caps except the Pirates, who donned the pillbox style for 11 seasons. Below is a replica from American Needle of the Pittsburgh Pirates Pillbox Cap. This particular style is also offered in black with gold P and stripes. The cap is constructed out of two panels and closed off on top with a circle panel. Soutash ribbon is used for the horizontal stripes.  The cap also features four eyelets, two on the front and two on the back plus black top button. The cap is finally finished off with a black top visor and green under.  You can buy this cap from various retailers such Dugout-Memories, MLB.com, and of course American Needle.

 

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In4mation Exclusive: Black 'AYA' New Era Fitted

In4mation has released an exclusive black version of their famous AYA fitted cap. Appealing to many, In4mation has created a basic design that continuously sells well for them. This black wool update is no different, just adding a green under visor makes it new all over again. The black AYA cap is now being sold strictly through In4mation stores and online. Check them out!

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