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New Era is an American headwear brand, founded by German immigrant Ehrhardt Koch, in 1920. The brand was chosen as the official on-field cap of the National football league, as well as being named the headwear and apparel licensee for all eight teams of the Canadian Football League.
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Bape’s transition into summer is in full effect with these upcoming releases this week at Bape Hong Kong. The updated stock and impending warm weather is reflected in two styles of shorts in both plaid and floral patterns. Other items feature a hat and t-shirts. Available Saturday, May 10th at Bape Hong Kong.
In a familiar trend from BBC | Ice Cream in recent memory, the evolving brand has once again incorporated various car references into their designs for these latest products releasing this Saturday at BBC | Ice Cream Hong Kong. Aside from the two tees and denim, other pieces include signature iconography available on tee prints and belt buckles as well as a plush pillow.
BBC | Ice Cream Hong Kong
14 On Lan Street
Central, Hong Kong
p: 852.2526.7166
A new generation of fitted caps from The Hundreds and their beloved Adam Bomb character have recently dropped across various retailers. Two styles include a set featuring solid colorways such as black, red and pink as well as a set of contrasting colors such as white/green and turquoise/red. Check your local TH dealer and The Hundreds Los Angles/The Hundreds San Francisco for availability.
Livestock, one of Canada’s premiere sneaker boutiques, have just launched their latest group of New Era fitted caps. Included in the recent drop is the “TO” logo, representing Livestock’s Toronto presence. Accordingly, the design is exclusive to Toronto and are available now in store. The Livestock Classic script hats are available and online immediately, each retailing at $40 CAD (approximately $39 USD).
Recon has looked to America’s favorite past time as their latest New Era program features baseball inspired logos. The four styles feature the Heaven & Hell, R3NY, Dodging and Snake Barb. Available now at Fitlikes.
DJ Shadow and L-R-G originally set off their partnership back in February with their combined efforts on a down jacket. The second installment of their collaboration features this New Era 59FIFTY fitted cap. The white cap includes an L-R-G all over tree print with DJ Shadow’s lightning logo on the front. The inner silk lining includes all of Shadow’s impressive album catalog from over the years. The hat is available only through DJ Shadow’s shopdjshadow.com.
BBC | Ice Cream has turned over a new leaf with a new design direction that no longer comes under the scrutiny of BBC | Ice Cream co-founder and Bape founder Nigo. The designs have already reflected this change as referenced by their latest graphical interpretations. These latest pieces include t-shirts, denim, polos and an monogram denim pack. Available this Saturday at BBC | Ice Cream Hong Kong.
BBC | Ice Cream Hong Kong
14 On Lan Street
Central, Hong Kong
p: 852.2526.7166
Analog has released a new pack of fitted caps created in association with New Era. With its roots in skate, snow and surf, the brand has set out to reinterpret some classic logos with their own personal twist. The four designs are available now through Karmaloop.
With so much attention being paid to fitteds and 5-panels, the classic trucker hat has received mediocre reviews for the past few years. Making its return this summer as previewed by Dave Ortiz in DQM’s Spring Collection, are two awesome colorways of the freebird hat. A patriotic red,white and blue color scheme features the embroidered American Eagle with the words “And this bird you cannot change” on the under bill.
But for those who are too used to wearing fitteds, DQM has released several New Era 5950 Fitteds as well. Available soon at DQM.
The Hundreds could be considered one of the pioneer brands of the “streetwear internet culture”. New from their camp is this Rosewood New Era Fitted Cap. Since their first store was opened on Rosewood Ave. in Los Angeles, “RSWD” is stitched onto the front of the hat. Only 100 of these will be made available. Check it out on May 1st.
The Hundreds Los Angeles
7909 Rosewood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Synonymous with the Five Strikes logo is the boutique Undefeated which has recently released this new UNDFTD New Era Fitted Cap. This Fitted features a Strikes Checkered pattern and comes in two colors – black and white. These caps will be available only at their online store.
Keith Hufnagel has previewed HUF’s upcoming collection for spring/summer. The San Francisco retailer has developed strength and momentum with each passing season, with these latest previews showing no doubt the maturity and direction of arguably one of the industries biggest in-house labels. Stay tuned for a further information including the rumored opening of an upcoming HUF in the Los Angeles area.
