Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Upper Playground "UPLB" New Era 59Fifty Fitted Caps
Just in time for baseball's Spring Training, Upper Playground releases twelve, custom-branded teams of their own on New Era 59Fifty fitted caps. The UPLB collection plays off pop culture legends and characteristics of twelve cities. The cities and teams represented are: Los Angeles Diablos, Seattle Hoods, Brooklyn Brawlers, Oakland Outlaws, San Francisco Panhandlers, Chicago Racketeers, New York Pickpockets, Cleveland Slingshots, Portland Vipers, Philadelphia Players, and Boston Stranglers. All caps are made in wool and feature front and back embroidery. For this special collection, Upper Playground reached out to Morning Breath to create each individual logo and color selection. All teams have a corresponding tee for men and women and are now available at Upper Playground stores and UP online shop. 
Kid Robot x New Era Fitteds @ Onspotz.com
JP's OnSpotz.com just received new stock of Kid Robot x New Era 59Fifty caps. The fitteds come equipped with KR's unique aesthetic and connect back to their apparel. This new stash includes the colorful KR wordmark style, Drippy Eyes, Striped KR Head, and Touma Face cap. Each cap comes standard with raised embroidery and bright undervisors or printed graphics. You can cop these now through Onspotz.com, Kid Robot, and other select retailers. 
Upper Playground February New Era 59Fifty Fitted Caps
February New Era 59Fifty releases are here and Upper Playground has two new designs, Sword and Dear Deer. The Sword design is by none other than Usugrow, who is based in Japan and known for his black and white illustrations. The hat features felt appliqué and embroidery on the front and back of the cap. The Dear Deer design features the art of Michael Sieben, a former exhibiting artist at FIFTY24SF Gallery, and features a broken-down yet surprisingly proud deer. The hat is made of cotton duck cloth and features front and side embroidery. Both hats are available at Upper Playground stores and on the Upper Playground Web Store. 
Jonathan Da Lynn, Season 5 "Arlington Grenade" Fitted Cap
Jonathan Da Lynn is back with the new Arlington Grenade fitted cap as part of his Season 5 collection. The Arlington Grenade fitted is a tribute to fallen soldiers of war. It is made in denim, grey fabric with contrast top and under visor plus the crown is printed with cross patterns, which represents tombstones. The front features a fully raised Grenade Guy, which was introduced last season and will remain part of the graphic arsenal. JDL keeps the momentum going by building off the previous season and expanding graphics, driving his message. The Arlington Grenade fitted cap is now available through JDL plus make sure you check out the Mystery Pack, which consist of 2 fitteds, 3 tees from seasons 3-5, selected by JDL for only $70! 
Estate LA Spring 2009 Fitteds: Additional Images
Estate LA just released additional images of their upcoming fitted caps for this Spring. Falling in line with the city concept, Estate gives ATL shine with these ligature styles. The fitted caps feature a custom decorative letter A in raised embroidery. Both caps are two tone, one is colored up in classic Braves 70's-80's baby blue with navy and the other is a Falcons red / black version. The cap is made in wool with contrast top visor and top button. Estate LA keeps turning out creative and subtle styles that build off their standard fitted details. Stay posted for additional information on availability date. 
N.Y. Yankees x Jets & Pittsburgh Penguins Custom 59Fiftys @ Rock-N-Jocks
Rock-N-Jocks is back with more heat for the winter, with this New York Yankees custom color New Era 5950 in a New York Jets 80's retro colorway. The classic Baseball / Bat-in-Hat Yankees logo is embroidered in black, white, and kelly green with matching embroidery on back. A kelly green crown and black visor rounds out the offering for all those New York Yankees and Jets fans out there. 
Following up with another custom color fitted, we have this NHL offering in the Pittsburgh Penguins, tricked out in a gray and hot pink color scheme with aqua blue accents. The Penguins logo is embroidered in black and white with hot pink and aqua, while the MLB logo in back gets similar hot pink and aqua embroidery. 
You can find both of these custom color fitteds, while supplies last, exclusively at Rock-N-Jocks.