jeffstaple: Keeping the Cool Points

jeffstaple: Keeping the Cool Points

Half a decade ago, the perception of cool often resided in the limited nature of product runs. This

PROCESS: The Making of a New Era 59FIFTY

PROCESS: The Making of a New Era 59FIFTY

With almost a century of experience in hat making, New Era has been at the forefront in manufacturing some of the world’s most celebrated caps to date. Improving on its products year after year while setting industry benchmarks, New Era has become a household name. Known throughout the professional sports realm, whether it be the MLB, NBA or NHL, New Era’s versatile 59FIFTY cap — also known as the fitted — has graced the heads of athletes and celebrities alike and has garnered attention for its work with Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and a host of heavy streetwear brands. Despite its simplicity of design and relatively unchanged silhouette, a surprising amount of work goes into the crafting of each cap. In this PROCESS we take closer look into the meticulous 22-step journey that a single 59FIFTY cap must go through from raw material to finished product — a process that utilizes the eyes and hands of 22 dedicated and loyal employees who together share a single dedication to quality and craftsmanship.

HYPEBEAST Spaces: Erik Parker's Studio

HYPEBEAST Spaces: Erik Parker's Studio

A first look at the artwork of Erik Parker evokes strong elements of color and surrealism. You’re

HYPEBEAST Spaces: The New Era Headquarters

HYPEBEAST Spaces: The New Era Headquarters

One of the incredible things about the New Era name and identity is the fact that its brand has

HYPEBEAST Spaces: Staple Design Offices

HYPEBEAST Spaces: Staple Design Offices

Staple Design is a multifaceted creative agency housing an array of innovative enterprises –

HYPEBEAST Spaces: Madsteez Studio Visit

HYPEBEAST Spaces: Madsteez Studio Visit

Born with a disheartened handicap that would lead many through an unfortunate childhood, Mark Paul


A Conversation with Aaron De La Cruz

A Conversation with Aaron De La Cruz

Following up on our Essentials post earlier this month, we delve into what makes the

The 101: The Double-Riders Jacket

The 101: The Double-Riders Jacket

Embodying the essence of ‘cool’ since its initial design, the notoriously styled double-riders

HYPEBEAST Trade: Kip Fulks Chief Operating Officer of Under Armour

HYPEBEAST Trade: Kip Fulks Chief Operating Officer of Under Armour

Once upon a retail battlefield, where prospective consumers struggled to side with an aggressive

A Conversation with Sung Choi

A Conversation with Sung Choi

One of the founding fathers of CLAE, Seoul-born and NYC-raised entrepreneur, Sung Choi has come a

HYPEBEAST Trade: Michael Akira West of 686 Technical Apparel

HYPEBEAST Trade: Michael Akira West of 686 Technical Apparel

In November of 1992, apparel brand 686 was born with the goal of providing fashionable as well as

Aziz Ansari Talks with HYPEBEAST About Fashion, Food and Being Funny
Food & Beverage Fashion

Aziz Ansari Talks with HYPEBEAST About Fashion, Food and Being Funny

Aziz Ansari has cemented himself in culture as a man of many jokes, and perhaps a comparable number

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