Award Tour Upcoming Adjustable Strap Cap for 2010

Phil and the Award Tour crew are nearing their launch of new caps for Summer 2010. Below is a quick preview of one style that will drop along with other cap gems. The direction on this cap seems to be ultra-cool, chambray cotton topped off with contrast top stitch and color eyelets. Another nice detail is the adjustable leather strap with brass adjuster for correct fit. Stay posted for more as the release approaches.

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Acapulco Gold 'Angry Lo-Bear / Party Bear' Fitted, Knit, & Camper

Acapulco Gold is gearing up for one of their biggest headwear releases for Fall/Holiday 2010. Below is a preview of their Anger Lo-Bear fitted cap and knit hat plus the Party Bear camper. All three styles pay homage to Brooklyn NYC's original LO movement. The fitted cap features a clean and crisp embroidered graphic of the infamous bear. For the knit hat, Acapulco Gold brings out the angry bear face, front and center, in full knitted glory. This knit hat features a ribbed cuff with side woven label. The camper, aka 5-Panel, brings out the all-over embroidered bear pattern on khaki cotton twill. Different color options will most likely be available when these gems release later this year. Stay posted.

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Winfield x New Era "Sweat/H20 Proof" Fitted Caps

Winfield Authentic Caps has released one of their latest styles dubbed the WNFD, Sweat/H20 Proof fitted caps by New Era. Each cap is made with Number Plus's water-repellent fabric for sweat and breath ability. The caps features a collegiate WNFD bar design on the front in flat embroidery with Winfield word mark on the back and H20 Proof logo on the visor. The Sweat/H20 Proof caps are available now in Navy, Red, Heather Gray, and Black through Winfield.

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Inside Label: 1962 MLB All-Star Game Straw Hat

Baseball is a game which thrives in the twilight of summer. It is a game which reflects the valued traits of American patriotism. It is a game which has stood the test of time, finding an everlasting foothold within the heart’s and mind’s of American society. Nothing displays its importance more than the All Star Game, baseball’s mid-summer classic.
The first All Star contest was held in 1933 at Comiskey Park on Chicago’s south side. It was originally formatted to coincide with the World’s Fair Exposition. However, it served as a short form of relief from the depressing economic collapse which suffocated the 1930’s. The great Babe Ruth left his mark on the mid-summer classic by hitting its first home run. The All-Star Game has been an annual event since that sunny summer afternoon in Chicago, pausing only for World War II.
The 1962 All Star Game was held in the nation’s capital. It was the first of two All Star games that would be played out that year in order to boost interest. President John F. Kennedy sat in attendance and threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The game was dominated by pitching but won by speed on the base paths. Maury Wills, shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, scored the first run of the game after stealing second base. He again used his speed in the eighth inning to pad the National Leagues’ lead. The game ended with the National winning by a score of 3-1. The incredible instincts and speed of Wills on the base paths earned him MVP honors. It would be the first time this award was presented at the All Star Game.
This woven style straw hat is currently being featured by Hunt Auctions in their July auction. Stitched, in a single needle style, on the outer crown is a cream satin band. Screen printed on the band in scarlet type is, 1962 All Star Game. A multi-colored feather accents the side of the straw hat as it lies over the cream satin band. Further research has determined that this style of hat was worn by members of the press. This unique piece is a depiction of the importance the All Star Game has within American society.

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Mitchell & Ness 'Chicago Bulls HWC' 2T Snapback Caps @ Fames

Fames recently released a pair of Chicago Bulls, 2 tone, snapback caps from Mitchell & Ness. The caps stay true to Bulls Red/Black and use of team's Hardwood Classic logo on the front. The side features the NBAlogoman, Bulls arch word mark on the back, and gray under visor. Both color options are made in wool. Available now strictly through FAMES JP.

Mitchell & Ness NFL Throwbacks 'Arch with Team Logo' FItted Caps

Mitchell & Ness comes through with the follow-up to their NFL, Team Arch Fitted styles, this time with an easy lay-up of adding the team logo underneath. The Arch with Team Logo fitted caps maintain the same details as the first run but with the Mitchell & Ness branding now on the back. The caps are now available at official M&N dealers and a second wave coming through MitchellandNess.com.