Motivation x Mitchell & Ness 'Script' Snapback Caps

Michigan's own, Motivation Boutique has connected with Mitchell & Ness on a set of snapback caps in four different color combos. The caps feature the Motivation brand name in a custom script across the front. The right side panels feature Motivation's slogan "A Dollar And A Dream" with the Mitchell & Ness script branding on the backs. The caps are limited to 72 pcs per color and will release this Friday through Motivation and select retailers. Shout them out for more info.

Motivation
734.769.2260

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Inside Label: Pre- 20th Century "HOMERUN" Woven Straw Hat

One must look deep inside the game of baseball when tracing the influence of head wear within American culture. Baseball has been a fixture within the early roots of Americana and head wear, dating its birth several years prior to the country’s Centennial year.
The cap always served as a piece within the make-up of a team’s uniform. It is clearly evident how baseball helped stylize the socially appropriate head garment within American society. Templates of baseball caps were seen within the units of the Union Army during the Civil War.
Prior to the 20^th century teams played in several cap variations. One of the more notable styles has been noted as the pill box cap. These caps were boxed off wool and had felt lettering or stripes applied to the crown. Many teams revived this style in the late 1970’s, the most notable being the Pittsburgh Pirates.
At the turn of the century, teams began wearing low profiled, short brim caps with embroidered thread, as appose to cut felt. As the game evolved, so did the hat. Currently the style seen at the professional level has set the trend of modern day head wear. Many designs, colors and logos are embroidered onto a fitted cap, the same style worn within the game of baseball. There are not many remnants of baseball head wear which date prior to the 20^th century. Those which are found tend to have failed the test of time, showing signs of age and exhibiting many blemishes.
This photographed piece, which serves as a notation of baseball, is a rare example of pre 20^th century head wear. This hat is uniquely constructed and sits in pristine condition, showing limited signs of age or flaws. The cap is constructed of two styles of tightly woven straw, one being dyed in color. The straw runs both vertically and horizontally throughout the entire cap. A button sits atop the cap as the straw weaves its way above and around. The rear of the cap certainly predates the snap back style but depicts an interesting fascine design. A straw roped cord is shaped into a tight loop. It was designed to fascine to a button which sits on the opposite side (photo unavailable). The under visor and band are wrapped in either a soft canvass or leather, it is connected, through a single needle stitch, to the outer lining of the cap. A satin band runs across the front of the hat and is secured through two metal eyelets on both sides as well as being tucked under the band. Sublimated onto the band are a baseball theme image and term, tracing this significantly rare piece to baseball. This piece was auctioned off by Robert Edwards in 2006.

Image: Robert Edwards  /  Text: J. Wheeler

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.
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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Loweres x Mitchell & Ness "L" Fitted Cap

Onspotz in-house brand, Loweres, collaborates with Mitchell & Ness on their "L" Learn From Yesterday fitted cap. This black, wool-based cap features thick, front embroidery of the Loweres L logo. Side panels feature Loweres seal on right and Mitchell & Ness script branding on the left. The back is finalized with a clean Loweres red box logo. Another highlight worth mentioning is the under visor laced with Loweres quote embroidered in gold metallic thread. The Loweres x M&N L fitted is now available through OnSpotz.com.

ONLY NY Racing Patch Cap

From ONLY NY, is their Racing Patch, 5-panel darted crown caps. The visors are full and flat with matching thread throughout. Made in heavy cotton twill these caps feature embroidered patches with clean finished edges. The backs feature adjustable leather back straps with metal clasps. Like all their caps, these are also made in the U.S.A. Head over to ONLY NY online to cop your all black version or two-tone navy / burgundy style.

Image: ONLY NY  /  Text: J.Villarin

Motivation x Mishka "Scum Bowl MMX" Snapback Cap

Premium specialty boutique, Motivation, is celebrating their 3-year anniversary in business. To highlight this special achievement, Motivation connects with Mishka NYC on a tee and snapback cap. The result is the Scum Bowl MMX snapback and tee, which pits Motivation against Mishka's Death Adders in a battle for "The Best of the Worst". The 2Tone cap sets it off with a heather grey crown and large embroidered, felt patch on the front panels. The back has the official Motivation logo over the opening and magenta Mishka loop label near the plastic strap. This special cap released today strictly through Motivation in select quantities. Check them online or call for more info.

Motivation
1203 S.University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104  /  map
734-769-2260 

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