Upper Playground 2008 March Releases - Sam Flores | Craola | Alex Pardee

Upper Playground’s 2008 March releases have landed in-stores and feature three of Upper Playground’s talented marquee artists working their magic on a set of New Era 59FIFTY fitted caps. Sam Flores put the touches on an all-over print featuring his signature characters, while Alex Pardee created a collage of skulls. Craola rounds out the releases with a Halloween inspired bat motif. Available now at Upper Playground stores worldwide.

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Upper Playground’s 2008 March releases have landed in-stores and feature three of Upper Playground’s talented marquee artists working their magic on a set of New Era 59FIFTY fitted caps. Sam Flores put the touches on an all-over print featuring his signature characters, while Alex Pardee created a collage of skulls. Craola rounds out the releases with a Halloween inspired bat motif. Available now at Upper Playground stores worldwide.

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