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Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
New Hella Tight 'Rednecks' Snapback Caps in Black
Hella Tight is back with a fresh stash of their infamous "Rednecks" snapback caps, this time in solid black. Inspired by the Washington Redskins logo, this is their "Rednecks" interpretation, a playful take on the always controversial logo. The caps are made in cotton twill, featuring burgundy satin undervisors and plastic snaps in addition to satin taping. This black option is now available through HellaTight.com and in-store at TRUE San Francisco.
God's Prey 'Shadowplay' 5-Panel Camper Caps
Independent apparel company, God's Prey has released their Shawdowplay 5-Panel caps, available on their webstore. The caps are made from fine Japanese poplin fabric and printed with their unique pattern offered in either white/black or black/purple options. Made in standard 5-panel construction the caps appear to have web belt adjustable straps. God's Prey really goes all out by sourcing and producing the entire cap in Los Angeles, supporting local businesses and keeping their environmental impact low. Definitely check them out and stay posted here for newer upcoming styles.
Image: God's Prey
JRS Rules x OBEY 5-Panel Camper Caps
JRS Rules, curator of JJJJound image blog, continues the collaboration going with OBEY on 5-Panel Camper Caps. The caps are made with various shades of gray fabrics such as heather jersey-cotton, linen, and tweeds to name a few. The fabrics are then combined together for a multi-blocked styling approach. Other details include stitched side eyelets, web belt closures and contrast visor edging. The front panels feature a blank leather patch and JRS Rules embroidered on the back. The caps along with some tees are due to drop later this Fall.
Images: On & Beyond
Mitchell & Ness XL Logo, 2T Grey Fitted Caps
Mitchell & Ness is back with another release of XL Logo fitted caps, this time in standard 2Tone format. Like the first release, the XL Logo 2T features team logos in tight embroidery with various levels of raised sections. All styles have tonal Mitchell & Ness script branding on the left side panels with large league logos on the backs. The XL, 2T style are set to drop early September through Mitchell & Ness.com and official dealers.
OFFICIAL: Fall 2010 Lookbook
OFFICIAL is lock n loaded for their Fall 2010 collection shipping early September. The hat silhouettes are spread across standard fitted caps, mesh snapbacks, Ivy w/ earflaps, and beanies. The fabric mix is soild, which consist of wools, tweeds, plaids and cottons with clean trimming details for a good look. See the complete collection here.
Images: OFFICIAL
Adidas Golden State Warriors 2010 NBA Draft Cap
About two weeks ago, we featured the Golden State Warriors new logo flex cap by Adidas. Now Lids.com is stocking the Adidas Warriors 2010 Draft Cap. This is a acrylic/wool flat-brim, Stretch-fit cap in solid royal with contrast yellow eyelets and black under visor. I'm personally feeling Golden State's new logo direction so you can bet to see more Warriors styles coming soon. In the meantime you can buy this cap through Lids.com.
Images: Lids