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Mitchell & Ness 'Special Script' 2T Snapback Caps

Mitchell & Ness is bringing back some late 80's nostalgic heat with the release of the Special Script, 2-Tone snapback caps. The famous script design first introduced by Sport Specialities back in 86 is bought back to light in NFL, NBA, NHL, and College (not shown). Each cap is made in straight wool with flat embroidered script graphics and team logos on the right panels. The crowns are in the team's primary color while the top buttons and brims are contrasted in the team's secondary color. Each cap is finished off with kelly green under brims. All leagues are now available through Mitchell & Ness.com plus select spots such as EastWest Worldwide, Flight Club, and FootSoldiers.

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ECAPCITY FALL 2010 Custom Color Fitted RECAP

Back with a visual recap of FALL 2010 custom color fitted releases available via ECAPCITY. More below the fold.

Solid and two-tone 1979-'80 Hartford Whalers colorways.

Back with a visual recap of FALL 2010 custom color fitted releases available via ECAPCITY. More below the fold.

Solid and two-tone 1979-'80 Hartford Whalers colorways.
Bully
red wordmark & teal on black Diamond custom color 59Fiftys.

Brooklyn Cyclones
& denim Chicago White Sox Fitteds.

Manchester Monarchs two-tone & Chicago Blackhawks flannel Fitted.

San Francisco Giants
& New York Mets white on navy and maroon colorways.

Mexico League Liga Mexicana Del Pacifico Diablos Rojos De Mexico and Miami Heat team color 59Fiftys.

Water Repellent Dog Ear Fitted Caps.

San Jose Giants
red on gold, white ligature & New York Yankees 1949 World Series custom Fitteds.

The Garden State & Locals Only custom Fitteds & Beanies.

Detroit Red Wings red and metallic gold on white & desert camo San Jose Sharks Fitteds.

San Francisco Giants & Chicago White Sox Fitteds.

Los Angeles Lakers & Miami Heat Fitteds.

New York Yankees & Boston Red Sox Rivalry Fitteds.

Seattle Pilots & California Angels Fitteds.

Golden State Warriors & Milwaukee Bucks Fitteds.


San Antonio Spurs & Golden State Warriors retro logo Fitteds.

NICE camouflage & CALI custom Fitteds.

Tampa Bay Rays & Chicago Cubs Fitteds.

Montreal Expos & Los Angeles Dodgers custom 59Fiftys.

Colorado Avalanche & Winnipeg Jets two-tone colorways.

New York Mets Mr. Met & Chicago White Sox custom color two-tones.

Find information on the purchase and availabilty of these and other custom color 59Fiftys at ECAPCITY.

ECAPCITY
5806 Bergenline Ave
West New York, NJ 07093

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Golden State Warriors "W State" Fitted Caps by Adidas NBA

Adidas finally answers the call for Golden State Warriors "current" logo caps with the "W State" fitteds. Its not the main bridge logo that everyone is looking for but the team's secondary, which we'll take too. This logo is being offered up on an all wool gold or royal caps with NBA logo on the side and Adidas Trefoil logo on the back. Both caps are available through select retailers in The Bay area, Teamshops in the Oracle Arena and NBA New York store.

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Inside Label: Los Angeles Lakers 2000 NBA Champions Cap by PUMA

The offensive dominance of basketball exploded during the 1990’s. The rapid change of pace and the quick moving, stylized moves took the NBA to a higher level. The game became a global phenomenon after the Dream Team was formed. The professional Olympians dominated the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, drawing fans throughout the world. Michael Jordan began to dominate the hardwood, securing a legacy within the game and the sporting world. Jordan sat at the thrown of Phil Jackson’s triangular offensive attack. His presence secured three consecutive NBA titles twice within the decade. Each title came under the calm presence of Coach Jackson.

In 1999, the Los Angeles Lakers began courting the Zen master, Coach Jackson, out of retirement to help unify the potential of their offense. The ankle breaking Kobe Bryant and the super human power of Shaquille O’Neal needed structure to bring a title back to Los Angeles. Jackson agreed to terms and began his time with the Lakers during the 1999-2000 NBA season.
In accepting the philosophy of Coach Jackson the Lakers were unstoppable. They rolled right into the NBA Finals, facing Larry Bird’s Indiana Pacers. The Lakers would defeat the Pacers, winning their first of three consecutive titles. 
This cap was presented to the Los Angeles Lakers during their first of three consecutive NBA championship titles. Designed by Puma, this hat is constructed out of white wool and stitched in a standard six panel style. White embroidered eyelets are punched on the panels and a black button sits at the top of the crown. Puma’s trademarked logo is directly embroidered in black thread on the left side panel. The NBA logo, which is a silhouette image of Lakers great Jerry West, is embroidered in white, red and blue thread on the right side panel.
The cap features a stylized velcro back strap. Resting on the back of the cap is a direct embroidered image of the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The embroidery of the trophy consists of white, gold and black thread. The front two panels of the cap is a heat-sealed patch of the Los Angeles Lakers. The patch is embroidered in the Lakers standard colors, yellow, black and purple thread. Resting at the top of the stitched Lakers logo is NBA CHAMPIONS. It is embroidered in red, black, white and grey thread. The brim of the hat is tightly wrapped in a black poly based material. It is attached to the hat crown in a single needle style. The title year is directly embroidered onto the brim in white and black thread.

This cap is a celebration of a three year dynasty backed by the mystical approach of a legendary coach. The Los Angeles Lakers were the first champions within the new millennium. With the 2010 NBA season beginning, the Lakers are looking to defend their most recent title, making another worthy note in the history of the franchise.

Text: J.Wheeler

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Mitchell & Ness Chicago Bulls 1995 - 1996 Commemorative Fitted Cap Collection

Mitchell & Ness has released another special Bulls commemorative cap collection around the team's historic 1995-1996 best single-season record of 72-10 and Championship title. Earlier this month Mitchell & Ness released the Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman pinstripe jerseys with Jordan due to release in early November.  The first cap sets it off with black/red pinstripe wool and solid red visor. The front features the Bulls wordmark in full raised embroidery. For the second style Mitchell & Ness puts out a nice, solid red piece featuring the Chicago Bulls XL Club logo. As with most Mitchell & Ness caps, it's always about the details and Mitchell & Ness comes through again with stats embroidered on the sweatband. Both caps feature the HWC logo man on the left side panel and M&N branding on the back. You can cop yours now through the Mitchell & Ness online shop, the flagship store and select retailers.

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