Upper Playground x New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap 2008 February Releases
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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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Upper Playground has prepped a new set of caps to release this month. Fans of designers and graffiti artists Sam Flores (of 12Grain), Greg “Craola” Simkins and Saber (creator of the world’s largest mural) are each treated to fitted caps bearing some of their marquee designs. The caps will release at flagship Upper Playground stores and online at Upper Playground.
Last year saw a collaboration between Marvel and New Era. This year the attention turns to DC Comics as they release their own series of New Era 59Fifty fitted caps. These caps are a more subtle approach to the comic book meets New Era project, with single logos forming the highlight of each hat. Four styles feature Batman, the Riddler, Cat Woman and Superman. These are set to release March 15th at European New Era outlets.
No need to introduce New Era, who have exploded recently with a barrage of more casual releases suited for off the field wear. Here’s a look at their slated releases for this upcoming month, Adhesive, Battle Cross, Bloated, Gold Nights, Ramsey, Runnin Jetstream, and Trippin. Available at select New Era dealers this month.
Reason recently dropped some previews this week with their New Era 59Fifty fitted caps. Three hats were released including designs inspired by a python snake which features glow in the dark eyes as well as and a back embroidered logo; a leather cap featuring black leather with silver embroidered writing across the side; and a script style hat, with Reason 3D wrapping around the length of the hat. The hats will release this Spring.
Source: Strictly Fitteds
Huf is at it again with another drop of New Era fitted caps. Although the logo often remains the same, Huf has consistently been on the creative tip exploring interesting materials. This latest batch includes alligator and snake skin. Releasing this Saturday, January 26th at Huf.
Source: Keith Hufnagel
UNDFTD Drop 4 for their latest collection will hit American UNDFTD accounts on Thursday. Among the releases are some UNDFTD New Era 59Fifty fitted caps in Safari and Fudd styles and Uncamo crews and reversible hoodies. Check the UNDFTD’ online store for availability.
Jeff Staple, the man behind the infamous Pigeon Dunks, has released some pictures of some Staple New Era 59Fifty Fitted Caps on his blog. New caps include the Composition cap, the Learned cap, the Single Fountain Pen cap, the Double $ Fountain Pen cap, and the Highly Edumacated cap. They are available now at Reed Space in New York.
The streetwear label Freshjive has releasing some previews of some of their upcoming caps produced by New Era. Seen here are two 59Fifty fitted caps including the Sponsor New Era Cap and the Wings New Era Cap. Look for these to drop this coming Spring.
Source: Freshjive
Goods Seattle have just released their New Era 59Fifty Block Plaid hats. The latest hats feature 100% firm wool and match up with the Goods Plaid Patch hoody and crew released earlier this fall. Two colors are available in-store and at the online at Goods.
Your one stop shop for all fitted caps and miscellaneous headwear, Hall of Fame has applied their hat expertise on few occasions with fitted caps and 5 panels of their own. Their latest design, Fist Lightning will release Friday, January 18th exclusively at Hall of Fame.
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Sharing the same warehouse building, Mishka quickly developed a friendship with artist JK5 which was spurred by common hobbies. The two embarked on a special Spring collection which among the pieces are a New Era fitted cap seen here as well as other apparel set to release in mid-February.
Info/Image: Strictly Fitteds
For the fitted cap, the last few months saw an increase in the number of Elmer Fudd-like flap caps for the colder winter months. Among them are some new renditions of the UNDFTD strike through logo, which recently dropped at Dedue. Subtle colors include black and blue. Check your local UNDFTD dealer for availability.
