Hall of Fame x Crooks & Castles Big Link New Era 59FIFTY Fitted Cap
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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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In this Californian hook-up, Hall of Fame and Crooks & Castles put their respective touches on a New Era 59FIFTY fitted cap. The turquoise body features the Big Link logo, something that’s quickly becoming synonymous with Crooks. Available Saturday, March 1st exclusively at Hall of Fame.
HALL OF FAME LTD.
449 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
p: 323.655.6002
With the vast number of fitted caps coming out of the New Era camp, one has to wonder where they come up with what seems like an endless array of ideas. Here’s a small preview of some upcoming designs set to hit general retailers next month including Photosynthesis, Asian Sky and Word City.
Here are some new pictures of the 24 Kilates x New Balance x New Era “Modernist Pack” which is inspired by the architecture in Barcelona. Colored tiling is one of Antoni Gaudi’s signature designs where he has used this theme in many of his popular tourist destinations. 24 Kilates, the boutique in Barcelona, has taken this inspiration and applied in onto a New Balance sneaker as well as a New Era cap forming the “Modernist Pack”. Included in this pack is a New Balance M1700 and a New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap. These will release on April 12th at the 24 Kilates store only. Don’t miss out if you’re in town.
HUF has had quite a following especially when it comes to their fitted caps. The latest from HUF are these New Era Fitted Caps which uses a plaid fabric and features the “H” logo on the front. These will be available today at the HUF Sutter store in San Francisco
HUF
812 Sutter Ave St,
San Francisco, CA
94109
The Hundreds are dropping two colorways of their all-over Tar 59FIFTY New Era cap tomorrow. The cap includes embroidery all throughout the cap in black/black and black/white colors. Releasing at The Hundreds Rosewood store on February 21st, a small allocation will be available online through The Hundreds website next week as well.
The Hundreds Rosewood
7909 Rosewood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
With comic characters enjoying a renaissance in recent memory, New Era has put together an upcoming pack of caps themed after the big bad green monster the Hulk. The pack includes four different styles with much imagery which has become synonymous wtih the Hulk. The New Era 59FIFTY Hulk pack will release in May, right before the upcoming movie which hits box offices June 13th, 2008.
As part of a series of movie and comic book related releases, New Era initiated an Iron Man pack of caps set to release in association with the upcoming full length Iron Man movie. The pack includes some highly detailed offerings. The caps will release in April, while the movie is set to debut May 2nd, 2008.
Source: Rob Heppler
A mainstay on the New York sports scene, filmmaker and sports fan Spike Lee has teamed up with New Era on an exclusive collection of caps. The Spike Lee Joint series will be ongoing yearly release with the first joint’s inspiration coming courtesy of the Bronx Bombers and their twenty six MLB championships. Since 1996, Spike Lee and New Era have had a strong connection resulting in different campaigns along the way. The inaugural Spike Lee Joint will release during the 2008 MLB All-Star game, taking place July 15th in New York.
Source: Rob Heppler
Benny Gold has established a name for himself as one of the most popular designers in the streetwear industry. Having worked on many projects (most often with HUF), Benny Gold has just released a preview of some New Era caps he has been working on for Spring ‘08. These hats feature the classic pinstripe pattern but redesigned by Benny Gold. The hats will be available starting April.
Aside from their regular release of culturally relevant reading material, Frank151 have also added hot fitteds to their name with some dope cap releases in the past. This season’s 2008 Spring cap collection includes the NY Kings Blackout Series and the Frank151 exclusive Tuff Gong and Soul Assassins. The NY Kings Blackout collection (pictured) are available now while the Tuff Gong and Soul Assassins will release in the near future. The Kings Blackout collection also comes complete with a signed copy of Pete Rock’s “NY’s Finest” CD. Check the cap section of Frank151 for availability.
It looks like the San Francisco based skate shop, HUF, is currently working with footwear makers, Vans, for a new collaboration. Unfortunately there isn’t that much information other than the fact that they have chosen the Vans Chukka model for the collaboration sneaker and that there will also be a matching New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap to go along side the shoes. Guess we’ll have just to wait and see!
Source: Peas & Carrot, Ctothejl
Deeply related to Hawaiian culture, Sig Zane’s designs have always been concept driven with the rich culture surrounding him. With recent projects created with Kicks/HI, the two have continued their partnership with another New Era cap set to release in the coming days.
Source: Ian Ginoza
