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The Campbell-Cardinals Tradition

By Glenn Campbell, Hat World/LIDS Co-Founder & Executive Vice President, @Wear_a_lid on Twitter

In 1970, when I was five years old, my dad took me to my first St. Louis Cardinals game.  In those days Lou Brock and Bob Gibson were in their prime, coming off of three World Series appearances in six years and winning two (very reminiscent of what just took place these last six years).  I was hooked.  Little did I know though at that young age it would take my beloved Redbirds 12 long years to get back to the World Series. 

For their next appearance, I was a junior in high school and was actually able to celebrate a World Series win.  I’ll never forget it.  The Cardinals then went on to play in the World Series in ‘85 and ‘87, however the team failed to clinch the championship both times and suffered painful loses in Game 7 of each.  Again, little did I know it would be 17 more years until the Cardinals were in another World Series (2004). This time I was 38 years old, married with four children; a stark contrast to being 22 and fresh out of college in ‘87.  The great thing about ’04 was that I had the opportunity to take my dad and return the favor from 34 years earlier, when he passed his love for the Cardinals on to me.

Now I fast forward to what just happened this season.  For Cardinals fans alike it’s already been documented how crazy a month it was, from being virtually out of contention with mere weeks left in the season to winning their 11^th World Series in franchise history.  This latest victory put the team in the top spot for most championships in the National League, and second in the sport overall just behind only the New York Yankees. 

Moments like these are so unpredictable, yet I tried to take advantage of every opportunity to share this experience with my family.  This year my wife and I took our 4 kids to multiple playoff and World Series games in St. Louis, and even had the opportunity to make it to Milwaukee and Texas for games.  Hopefully years from now our kids will understand how special this October was, and they will feel the same nostalgia that I did in 1970 when my dad took me to my first game.  And so the Campbell-Cardinals tradition continues…

A Redbirds fan without an official team cap? Not if we have anything to say about it. lids.com is your headquarters for St. Louis Cardinals hats, and all your favorite MLB team hats and accessories. LIDS has a complete selection of St. Louis Cardinals hats--including Authentic Collection, Franchise and more--in all the sizes and colors you need to support your Cards.

Snippity snap, New Era Snapbacks are back!

Snap, snap, snap!  Can you hear it?  Can you hear the sound of Snapbacks in the building?!?

They've arrived.  New Era Snapback hats have arrived!  The last time we had snapback hats, we blew threw them.  They're back, but who knows how long they'll last.  If you're one of the many who have been asking for New Era Snapback hats, get your hands on them while you can. 

The latest selection of styles include MLB New Era Snapbacks, NHL New Era Snapbacks and NBA New Era Snapbacks.  We will continue to get additional teams onto the website in the coming days so stay tuned.  Also look for additional styles in the next few weeks. 

Baseball is back and we've got the hats to match!

Yesterday it was 68 degrees in Indianapolis...last week it was 1 degree.  Yes, honestly, one single degree.  I actually have hope for the first time in a very long time that spring is on it's way! 

Spring weather also means Spring Training which means BASEBALL IS BACK!!  With the start of a new season, we have lots of new styles arriving and many more scheduled to arrive soon.  Below are some of our favorites for you to check out.  More importantly though, we want to know what you think!  Which is your favorite?  Do you have ideas for future designs?  Are there any patterns or colors that you'd like to see?

Let us know your thoughts and stick around...we'll post when SNAPBACKS arrive again!

MLB 59Fifty Bois
This solid colored New Era 59Fifty features an over sized logo on the front middle panels with the team's alternate team logo over the embroidery.  This is available in both team color and black. 

MLB 59Fifty 2-Tone City
We've had soooo many requests to bring back the City Series program from several years ago.  Back by popular request, the MLB 59Fifty 2-Tone City is an updated take on this program.  Umm...can you say fresh?  We can!  You asked and we listened...now you can rep your city and your team with this hat.

MLB 59Fifty Realtree Camo
Camo is another request that we continuously hear from our fashion customers.  This Realtree camouflage cap is available in three colors: brown, camo/khaki, and black. You might be invisible to some, but you can't hide your style with this cap.

MLB Kelly Franchise
Get ready for St. Patrick's Day with this kelly green franchise hat featuring the same great fit and a festive shamrock on the back.  Get this cap before you get pinched!

          
MLB Dublin Franchise
Whether your Irish and celebrating your heritage or pretending to be Irish for the day, this is another perfect hat to celebrate the upcoming holiday.  It also features a green shamrock on the back of the cap.

          
Cleveland Indians Authentic Collection Alternate Home
This is a brand new cap for the Cleveland Indians for the 2011-12 season.  Don't let your collection get behind, add this to your own Authentic Collection today!

Hats are so much better than chocolate!

Love is in the air!  Whether you're lovingly gazing into the eyes of someone special, drinking martinis with the girls to celebrate being single or buying chocolate on the cheap because VDay candy is now on sale, we've got a proposition for everyone.  Today is the day to fall in love...with a new hat!  Did we mention that we'll give you 25% off because we LOVE you!  Start falling in love today!

 

Packers Take the Lombardi Trophy Home

The Lombardi Trophy is heading home!  The Green Bay Packers edged out the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 31-25 win to claim the Super Bowl XLV title.  Aaron Rodgers was named the Super Bowl XLV MVP winning a shiny new Chevrolet Camaro.  However, Rodgers appeared to be more excited as teammate, Clay Matthews, gave him a boxing/wrestling style black and gold title belt.  Rodgers often celebrates touchdowns by making the motion of putting a championship belt on his waist.

While not all of us can take home the Lombardi trophy, a shiny new Camaro or a title belt, you can have a piece of the Super Bowl to remember the experience.  Be sure to get your Super Bowl XLV Championship gear to remember the fun--even if it was just as a spectator from the comfort of your own couch.

In the aftermath of all that partying and celebration, here is a recap in the form of stats from the NFL Network research crew. 

• The road less traveled: The Packers joined the 2005 Steelers as the only No. 6 seeds to win a Super Bowl. They’re the sixth Wild Card team to win a Super Bowl, and the third team to do so after winning three road playoff games.

• Teams with a positive turnover differential are 33-3 all-time in the Super Bowl. The Packers were +3 against the Steelers and +6 during the 2010 playoffs.

• Credit the Steelers for nearly winning a Super Bowl despite those three turnovers. The Packers failed to convert a third-down attempt (0-for-4) in the third quarter and had one first down before regaining the momentum late.

• Mike McCarthy improved to 5-2 in the playoffs and joins Vince Lombardi and Mike Holmgren as coaches to win Super Bowl with the Packers.

• Charles Woodson is the fourth player to win a Heisman Trophy, college national title and a Super Bowl.

• Outside of two drops, Jordy Nelson had an MVP-type performance. Nelson tied a franchise playoff record with nine receptions, and his 140 receiving yards are the fourth-most in franchise history. Nelson and Jennings each had 21 receptions during the 2010 playoffs,  a new franchise record.

• With his 37-yard INT return for a TD, Nick Collins is the second player in franchise history with INT return TD in Super Bowl. He joins Herb Adderley, who had a 60-yard INT return TD vs. the Raiders in Super Bowl II.

• The Steelers extended their streak to 17 consecutive playoff games without allowing a 100-yard rusher (tied with Redskins for longest active streak in NFL). The Packers ran the ball 13 times, which tied a Super Bowl record for fewest attempts. 

• Here’s a sign of the longevity and production of Hines Ward: He now has 88 receptions, 1,181 yards and 10 TDs in his playoff career, all ranking in the top five in NFL playoff history. He has 17 consecutive playoff games with a reception.

• LaMarr Woodley recorded a sack, his NFL record seventh straight game with a sack. His 11 career postseason sacks ties Charles Haley for fourth all-time.

Only 363 days until the next Super Bowl in Indianapolis (assuming a CBA is reached and there is a next season).  Let the countdown begin!

Fresh Goods Friday Gets a Face Lift + $5 OFF!

Loyal LIDS Customers, The Fresh Goods Friday series of headwear launched in 2004 on New Era's 50th Anniversary with a custom New Era 59FIFTY fitted hat made exclusively for LIDS. Month after month, a new release has been available to our most loyal fitted enthusiasts.  Now, after seven years of fresh designs, the Fresh Goods Friday program is getting a face lift! The Fresh Goods Friday program will temporarily be on hold so that it may continue to offer unique designs to those interested in high quality, limited edition New Era releases.  As the series is revamped, we will rely on our most loyal FGF customers to share their thoughts and opinions.  We want YOU to help shape the future of our new program!  Please look for future opportunities to share your ideas. This doesn't mean that Friday isn't fresh!  With thousands of New Era 59FFIFTY caps available online at lids.com and in LIDS stores nationwide, you can keep it fresh everyday.  To help make your day just a little fresher though, take an additional $5 off any online purchase at lids.com or lids.ca!  This offer can be combined with LIDS Club or BOGO discounts.  Use offer code FRESH5 at checkout.  Offer expires at 11:59pm EST on 2/5/11. Until next time, keep it fresh! Sincerely, Your Friends at LIDS

No Bad Ideas Clothing Company

Just hitting stores are some new creations from the fashion headwear brand, No Bad Ideas Clothing Company. All of No Bad Ideas hats feature a concealment pocket and are always on point in terms of the latest fashion trends.  Check out the new styles below:

Morph Plaid Flex

Benjamin Castro

Pop Stitch Ivy

Where my dogs at?

Winter is a’comin’, and it’s a’comin’ fast!  No need to worry though, Lids has you covered, literally.  I’m referring to the new MLB dog ears caps, yes I said DOG EARS.  Wearing your favorite baseball cap has never been so cool…I mean warm. 

Listen, everyone loves dogs, everyone loves hats, it’s like a match made in heaven - fusing the two! This year, you can still rock out by supporting your favorite MLB team while keeping warm through the frigid winter weather.  Wear the cap with the flaps up or flap down, whatever you fancy. They’ll be sure to keep you warm when you need them.  Let your summer hats hibernate for the winter, it’s dog ears time. 

Be sure to check out Lids.com.  Did I mention there’s free shipping on orders over $50?  Holidays are creeping up, so it’s a great time to grab one now for that special someone! Don’t wait and get caught up in the hectic, last minute holiday shopping. 

Check in daily with the Lids Blog to see what’s good, and what’s really good.  More great winter hats to come, including the MLB Trapper...take a look at our Sneak Peak pictures below. 

 

New Era Celebrates 90 Years

New Era celebrated 90 years as a leader in the headwear industry by teaming up with 90 graduate artists from some of Europe's most prestigious design schools.  The artists were given a blank canvas (a blank 59FIFTY) and asked to unleash their creativity.  The winner was awarded £10,000 with the intent of assisting their launch into their chosen artistic career.  Throughout the month of November, all 90 works of art are touring Europe with stops in London, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona and Paris. 

While some pieces are very wearable, others designs take a more creative approach.  Would you wear any of the designs or do you prefer to stick with the MLB 59FIFTY Authentic Collection or a New Era Snapback?  If you could design your own blank 59FIFTY, what would it look like?

A blank 59FIFTY served as the canvas for ninety talented young artists.

The winning design

Ninety 59FIFTY caps decorate the white exhibit space

An interesting exhibit, wearable art or both?

Below are the ninety 59FIFTY caps created to celebrate New Era's 90th anniversary.  Click on an image for more information about the artist or design.

 

 

New Era Snapbacks Are in the Building!

Ladies and gentleman, the long awaited and much anticipated New Era Snapbacks have arrived!  We ventured out back to our warehouse and ripped open a few boxes because, like you, we couldn't stand the wait any longer. Believe us when we say, they are worth the wait!

Look for these New Era Snapbakcs to hit lids.com very soon!  The New Era Snapbacks will also be available in select stores.  If your local store isn't carrying them though, you can always order from lids.com and have them shipped to the nearest store at no charge!  Just choose the Ship-to-Store option at checkout.  The best part is, no need to worry about sizing issues with these New Era Snapbacks!

Check out some of our behind the scene pics below.  Are you as excited as we are?!?

Texas Rangers Claw and Antler

The Texas Rangers came away with a convincing win in last night's game against the defending World Champs, the New York Yankees.  The Rangers beat the Yankees 8-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. 

Cliff Lee became the first pitcher to record three 10+ strikeout games in the same postseason.  Much like Lee's dominating performance last night, the Rangers have domniated the series, despite having a poor eighth inning in Game 1.  If not for the five runs scored by the Yankees in that inning, the team might be 3-0. 

So what do you think, do the Rangers have enough Claw and Antler to keep it going?  For those of you outside of Ranger Nation, the CLAW is a gesture for power and strength  and the ANTLER is a gesture for speed and agility.  The hand signals, said to have been "invented" by Esteban German (claw) and Nelson Cruz (antlers), were quickly adopted by players as a sign of support and solidarity.  When the fans reazlied what the signals meant, they, too, wanted in on the action. 

Will there be enough Claw and Antler to make history?  With the Yankees in the oppostite dugout, you never can be too sure.  What's your vote: Claw and Antler or Hunting Season?

The Texas Rangers MLB Claw and Antler tee is availabe in blue and red and can be found at lids.com. 

A Game of Life or Death?

A devout Michigan State fan refused to undergo heart surgery this past Thursday, deferring the procedure until after Saturday's game against longtime rival Michigan.  Major Hester wanted to be able to watch the game on a television in Ann Arbor, and was willing to risk anything, even his life, to do so. 

The 69-year-old said he put off the surgery until the following week because he didn’t want to risk anything going wrong on the operating table that would prevent him from watching the game.  Hester said his doctor asked him twice if he really wanted to put off the surgery, and his reply both times was, "I'm watching the game."   

Major Hester wasn’t the only Spartans’ fan watching the game from a distance.  The Spartans’ own head football coach, Mark Dantonio, watched the game from a press box.  Dantonio suffered a heart attack on September 19, after the Michigan State overtime win against Notre Dame. 

The Spartans went into Saturday’s game ranked 17^th, while the Wolverines were ranked 18^th.  It was the first time since 1999 that the two teams met undefeated, both 5-0.  Fortunately for Hester and Dantonio, Michigan State pulled off a 34-17 win over Michigan, and ended their 1,071 day losing streak against the Wolverines.  The Spartans are now 6-0 for the first time since 1999.

As always, for you die-hard NCAA fans, don’t forget to check out lids.com for the latest and greatest selection of College Hats and NCAA apparel.

We want to know:  Have you ever put something important on hold just to watch a game? Share your comments with us or send us a tweet or a facebook post. 

Store Spotlight: Sin City’s #1 Hat Provider

Store:        LIDS

Location:  Fashion Show Mall
                   3200 Las Vegas Blvd South 2550
                   Las Vegas, NV 89109

Status:      Certified Fresh

On a recent trip to Las Vegas, I was able to make the most of the opportunity, visiting everything from the casinos to the lavish hotels to the luxury shopping, which of course included a stop a LIDS store.  I met up with two of my best buddies, Matty and Raul, to do all of the above.  Amidst of all of the partying and lounging poolside, we decided to venture out to Fashion Show Mall to check out the LIDS retail store.  

The Fashion Show Mall is a great way to take a break from the hot weather and to take care of some shopping in the comfort of air conditioning, especially in the sweltering August summer heat. 

We walked through the doors of the LIDS Las Vegas store and immediately became entranced with the customization station that allows you to add your own personal touch to most of the products offered in the store. After the quick tutorial from a helpful LIDS employee, we began brainstorming what customization we should put on the new Yankee fitted hats we were about to purchase (as the three of us are all diehard Yankee fans, much to my Boston boss’s chagrin). After being deadlocked between names, nicknames or other perhaps inflammatory comments about rival teams, we began to explore the rest of the store.

This Vegas location offered a great selection of fedoras displayed prominently as you enter, and definitely was the proper attire for any scene in Vegas from the cabanas by the pool to the bar at the club.  The Fashion Mall LIDS Store offered the full array of products from fedoras to fitteds to sunglasses, basically everything you would need to stay fresh in the City of Sin.  

Whether you are visiting Vegas for a wild bachelor weekend with the boys or a spa escape with all of your  best girlfriends, LIDS has you covered from straw hats to shield the sun while you lay out by the pool or the fashionable fedora to set off your club look. Lids has 9 different locations spread across Sin City, so you can grab your hat fresh off your plane at McCarran International Airport or stop by one of the locations located on the strip. Next time you visit Vegas make sure to hit up one of the many Lids locations and finish off your look with a fresh hat or fedora. 

The Rays Play with Plaid

Last month, the Tampa Bay Rays donned plaid blazers in Rays colors during a trip to the West coast.  Rays Manager, Joe Maddon has embraced the concept of creating theme road trips while the Rays travel.  So far this season, the team has dressed in all white while in Miami (thank you, P. Diddy) and has sported hockey jerseys while in Toronto. The team has also participated in Urban Cowboy and Johnny Cash themed roadtrips, just to name a few.

The plaid Rays blazers, thoughtfully named BRaysers, created quite the buzz after the Rays bullpen donned the jackets while making their way from the dugout to the bullpen. As a result of the fanfare, New Era has created a lmited edition BRayser inspired 59Fifty Cap.  The Rays will wear the BRayser hat during tonight's game in New York. 

If you're a diehard Rays fan or just a fashionista, you'll want to get your hands on one of these hats quickly.  Currently, this limited edition hat is available at both the LIDS and Sports Fan-Attic stores at the West Shore Mall in Tampa, Florida.  If you don't live in the Tampa area, no worries!  The BRayser hat and a BRayser t-shirt will be available for purchase at lids.com in the coming weeks. 

In your opinion, should teams have more freedom to change up their attire or are you an advocate for sticking to the classics?  Share your comments with us or send us a Tweet or Facebook post. 

Minor League, Major Craze

LIDS Minor League Baseball selection is yet another example of you wanted it, we listened and now it’s in stock.  In a grass roots effort stemming from customer requests in our stores for hats bearing local MiLB teams, the program initially started out with five skus and has quickly grown to what will be nearly 200.  As online sales through the LIDS website continue to fuel the demand, the question that now comes to mind is whether or not the increase in popularity is due to a fan driven interest in the league or just another fashion craze? 

When looking at MiLB attendance stats,  numbers have been on the rise.  According to the latest digits posted by the league, so far in 2010 more than 21 million fans have come out to root on their favorite teams.  This is up from 2009, which was recorded at nearly one million less for the same period.  Seemingly, the famous American Pastime no longer appears to be a thing of the past.  So are reasonably priced tickets and ballpark food the reason behind the cap craze, or is it something entirely different?  Could it be MLB fans have discovered a new appreciation for the affiliates of their favorite major teams?  

As a fashion-conscious society, it could be that we are just craving a little diversity in our sports fashion.  Spotting local trends, teams representing the colors light blue and dark blue have primarily done quite well.  Other trends could be affected by an affinity for different mascots.  A few teams that have been rocking the popularity charts include the defunct Albuquerque Dukes (they are now the Albuquerque Isotopes), Everett Aqua Sox, Quad Cities River Bandits (primarily due to their new logo) and the Wilmington Blue Rocks. 

 

  

So for all those fans rockin' the latest LIDS MiLB fashions, tell us which one is the reason behind your decision.  Is there a particular local team you follow?  

As always, check out lids.com for the latest and greatest selection in MiLB hats.

New Styles Arriving Daily!

We've got so many new styles arriving daily that it's difficult to choose which ones to highlight.  So many hats, so little time!  We have TONS of new styles ready to hit our site and store shelves so be sure to check lids.com daily!  For your viewing (and wearing) pleasure...

MLB Digitone New Era 59Fifty

MLB Team Crest New Era 59Fifty
(additional teams are still being added to the website)

 

NCAA Playmaker by Nike Team Sports

MLB C-Script New Era 59Fifty

 

WORLD CUP 2010

The wait is over...World Cup 2010 is finally here!  Can the Italians repeat as champions?  Will the US make a run for the ages?  Can Messi live up to all the Maradona comparisons?  All our questions will be answered June 11th.  Make sure to represent your country with pride by wearing one of the new styles found only at lids.com.  Check out some of the new World Cup hats below.  Which country will you be rooting for?

ADIDAS PHENOM

USA

ENGLAND

MLS SWEEPER

MEXICO

USA

ADIDAS THREE-STRIPE

BRAZIL

MEXICO

For a limited time all Adidas hats will eligible for free shipping at lids.com.  This includes all Adidas World Cup gear too!  This offer expires at 11:59 pm on 6/16/2010.  Enter promo code ADIDASFGS at checkout. 

As Seen On TV: Stars & Stripes Cap

This past weekend many Americans celebrated Memorial Day by spending time outside with friends and family, enjoying barbecues and of course, remembering and honoring those men and women who have died serving their country.  Major League Baseball was no different.  For the third consecutive year, MLB and New Era have teamed up to produce the Authentic Collection Stars & Stripes cap.  This special Stars & Stripes cap becomes the official on-field cap of Major League Baseball on Memorial Day, Independence Day (4th of July) and Patriot Day (September 11th). 

The Stars & Stripes cap features the American flag etched into the team's logo and for the first time, has an off-white crown with red or blue brims (the Blue Jays hat incorporates a Maple Leaf design instead of the "Stars & Stripes").  As in previous years, MLB Properties will donate all of the proceeds it receives from the Stars & Stripes cap sales to Welcome Back Veterans.  This apolitical program addresses the needs of returning American Veterans and their families.  As a result of the Welcome Back Veterans fund, over 30 non-profit agencies across the country, have received grants totaling more than $8.3 million to focus on meeting veterans' greatest needs, including mental health and job training/placement.

This year, don't miss out on your opportunity to help support a worthy cause and your favorite team.  Check out some pics of these great caps in action and get your 2010 AC Stars & Stripes cap today!

 

Feelin' Fresh with New 59Fifty Hats

It's the first Friday of the month which can only mean one thing--Fresh Goods Friday has arrived!  This months Fresh Goods Friday is the MLB Sandstorm 59Fifty.  This hat features an all-over light tan camo with a tan raised embroidered team logo, New Era logo on the leftwear side and MLB logoman on the back. 

As part of the Fresh Goods Friday program, the MLB Sandstorm 59Fifty is only available in limited teams and at select stores.  Visit a participating store today or lids.com to get your exclusive Fresh Goods Friday New Era 59Fifty. 

FOX RACING IN-STORE PROMO

Fox Racing and Lids have teamed up for a special in-store promo starting April 29th.  All styles shown below will be available in stores and Lids.com.  Get there fast as they will only be available for a limited time..... 

TOP SHELF FLEX

DESTRUCTOR FLEX

CAMPLOSION FLEX

NO BAD IDEAS CLOTHING COMPANY

New to Lids.com and select stores will be a new installment of the No Bad Ideas fashion headwear line.  Check out these hot new styles below and let us know what you think!

            BENTLEY PLAID FLEX                                          BENTLEY STRIPE FLEX

                       

            UNION JACK TRUCKER                                          BENTLEY STRIPE FLEX

                             

LIDS Now Offers International Shipping

We are continually trying to improve our selection and services by listening to your suggestions.  One of the most frequent comments we receive is that we should ship to other countries.  As a result, we recently enhanced our online shopping experience for Canadian shoppers by launching lids.ca.  In addition, we are pleased to announce that we have taken another step to offer awesome hats around the globe! 

Introducing...(drum roll, please)...International Shipping at LIDS!  We have partnered with a trusted third-party company to fulfill orders for our international customers. The items in your cart will automatically be transferred into an iShopUSA cart where you may pay with international credit cards, PayPal and bank wire transfers. iShopUSA will process your payment and guarantee delivery.

Check out the steps below to find out how you can get your hands on hats--no matter where you're at!

Step 1: Shop lids.com and find your killer hat!  Select your size and add it to your cart. 

Step 2:  When you're ready to checkout, select the gray International Checkout button (just below the red Secure Checkout button).

Step 3:  After clicking the green Proceed to iShopUSA button, the items in your cart will be transferred to your iShopUSA cart.  Upon clicking this button, you will be leaving lids.com.

Step 4: Continue checking out through iShopUSA.  You will be given the option to select your currency and add in your shipping information.

 

Fresh Goods Friday: New MLB 59Fifty

Everyone needs a non-lame green accessory for St. Patrick's Day!  You certainly don't want to be getting pinched at your St. Patrick's Day party or bar crawl (if you're 21, of course).   

We know how important your style is and you shouldn't have to compromise it by wearing a shamrock shirt with a silly saying.  Avoid the pinches and add some green to your outfit without sacrificing your look.  Simply wear the MLB Hata and you'll be set for March 17th!

The MLB Hata, or hat if you're Irish, is a solid kelly green New Era 59Fifty.  The cap features an embroidered orange and white team logo on the front panel over a plaid patterned shamrock.  An orange New Era Flag on the left wear side and matching MLB logoman on the back top off this hat. 

Have the luck of the Irish on your side with the MLB Hata!

Alice in Wonderland New Era 59Fifty Hats

Tim Burton's film Alice in Wonderland premieres on March 5, 2010 with much anticipation.  However, not to be undone by the film, Lids is debuting New Era's 59Fifty Alice in Wonderland Collection.  These five styles feature the playful characters in Alice in Wonderland with the same style and quality we've all come to know and expect from a New Era 59Fifty. 

If these hats are as popular as the New Era 59Fifty Sesame Street caps and New Era 59Fifty Comic Book Character hats they'll be hard to keep in stock!  Grab your cap today before they're gone!

Alice in Wonderland 59Fifty Hat: Mad Hatter 59Fifty

 Publish

Alice in Wonderland 59Fifty Hat: Cheshire Cat 59Fifty
 

Alice in Wonderland 59Fifty Hat: Eat Me Drink Me 59Fifty
 

Alice in Wonderland 59Fifty Hat: Queen Soldiers 59Fifty
 

Alice in Wonderland 59Fifty Hat: All Over 59Fifty

New Fashion Hats for Spring and Summer

We're all tired of the cold and snow which is why we've decided to look forward to spring and summer (instead of looking outside at the inclement weather)!  New styles will soon be arriving in stores and online.  These killer fashion hats are the perfect accessory to make your new spring threads stand out! 

Below is a SNEAK PEAK at some of the latest styles to be popping up this spring.  Check them out and be sure to stop back by the Lids Blog to see when all these new styles are available.

 

Linen 6 Panel Driver (Shown left in Olive)

Nothing says spring like linen!  This lightweight driving cap can turn even the blandest outfit into a well-styled look.  Perfectly preppy but easy to pull off with any outfit. 

Trilby 10 (Shown right in Black)

The trilby is by no means a new style; however, we've updated the Trilby 08 to be more in line with changing trends.  The Trilby 10 features a shorter brim and lower crown.  The update makes it very wearable!  

PL Straw Fedora w/Grosgrain Band (shown left in Natural)

Straw hats are an excellent compliment to your summer look--throw on some shades and a pair of comfy sandals and you'll be paparazzi ready!  This straw fedora, much like the trilby, has also been updated with a shorter brim and lower crown.  The grosgrain band adds a playful touch and a punch of color. 

 

PL Patterned 6 Panel Driver 10 (shown right in Brown)

Tonal patterns are great for spring.  This brown plaid driver has enough texture and pattern to make it interesting, but not overbearing.  This driving cap (or ivy cap) is very versatile--the neutral color and classic silhouette make it must have item to add to your collection.

Remember, these are SNEAK PEAKS, but all of the hats shown today will be arriving in stores and online soon...very soon!  Check back often to find out when you can get your hands on these fabulous fashion hats.  Be sure to leave us your comments and ideas for future styles on the Lids Blog, Facebook or Twitter.

Fresh Goods Friday: MLB Admiral from New Era

Fresh Goods Friday has arrived!  This New Era 59Fifty is a custom design for our fashion forward fans.  Quantities are limited for this exclusive release.  Don't be left out--take charge with the MLB Admiral! 

The FGF launch for February 2010 is the MLB Admiral FGF. The MLB Admiral FGF is a solid black New Era 59Fifty hat. The MLB Admiral FGF is made of 100% wool. The cap features your favorite teams logo and team name embroidered to look like a patch on the front panel, gold New Era Flag on the left wear side and MLB logoman on the back. The cap also features gold colored oak leaves or "scrambled eggs" on each side the visor.

People will stand at attention when you walk by wearing your MLB Admiral!

New York Yankees Champ Hats

Whether you love the Yankees or love to hate the Yankees, true sports fans and lovers of the game can appreciate the legacy that the New York Yankees have built.  This year, more so than ever, fans have asked for hats and apparel to celebrate the World Series Championship.  So whether you're a die hard Yankees fan, a Jay-Z wannabe, or just fond of the navy/white combination, we've got several championship hats to fit your style.  Visit lids.com to check out all the latest Yankees Championship gear!

Not a Yankees fan?  No need for the Hater-ade.  It's never to early to start thinking about next year!  Get your MLB hats today...after all, in just a few short months it'll be a whole new ballgame!

Drake's Toronto Blue Jays Hat

Welcome to a new Lids Blog feature where we spotlight the latest hat sightings in the world of music, movies, TV and other pop culture mediums.  We spot it and if you like it, we will point you to where you can buy it online at Lids.

Today we spotted rising hip-hop star Drake on the December cover of Vibe wearing a Toronto Blue Jays hat.  (It’s a split cover with Chris Brown on the front of the other issues.) 

The former Nickelodeon/Degrassi star shows love to his native Toronto wearing the Black on Black Blue Jays Hat for the cover.  In the behind the scenes video of the cover shoot posted below, Drake wears the original, classic Blue Jays hat. 

    

If you like these New Era 59Fifty baseball caps, you can buy the Blue Jays Black on Black here or Blue Jays Retro hat here.  Remember – if there is a hat you spot and want, you can always let us know on the Lids Facebook page.

 

 

Deuce Hats from Dussault Apparel, Inc.

We recently posted about Jason Dussault and Deuce, the newest designer line to hit Lids.  Well we found this cool video and thought we'd share.  It gives a little more insight into his edgy designs as well as some info about the celebs he has designed for in the past.  Enjoy!

Adidas Knit Hats: The Perfect Winter Hat

Adidas and Lids are joining forces for another cold weather in-store promo.  Adidas has long been a leader when it comes to producing stylish cold weather knits, and nothing has changed this year.  Below is a sneak peak into the styles included on this promotion.

ADIDAS ASHLAND BRIMMER

ADIDAS SKYLINER

ADIDAS CABIN CUBAN

Elmo Hat

We came close to selling out of our Elmo Hat, but we just received a fresh delivery of these Elmo fitted caps to keep up with demand.  This Elmo Big Face Fitted hat is the best selling cap in our Sesame Street hat collection from Bio Domes.  This Elmo hat is so popular, it has even been spotted in the studio audience behind Mariah Carey.

   

Since Elmo is so beloved by people of all ages - kids, teens, and adults - any product of his makes a popular gift during the holidays.  So whether you want to buy one for yourself or someone else, make sure to buy your Elmo hats soon before we run out.

Lids Black Friday Midnight Madness Super Sale

Lids Black Friday Midnight Madness Super Sale...woah, that is a long title.  Lucky for you though, that long title means lots of savings!

Select Lids/Hat World/Hat Shack stores will open at midnight on Black Friday to offer an added convenience for those looking to score some great deals. Stop by any of these participating Midnight Madness Super Sale stores to experience the Super Sale on Black Friday at midnight. Details of the sale are below:

• Marked down headwear will be adjusted to only $5!
• New Era fitted caps that were previously $15 and $20 will be adjusted to only $10!
• New Era fitted caps that were previously $25 will be adjusted to only $15!
• Marked down apparel will be adjusted to only $10!

*See store for details. Super Sale excludes Ed Hardy merchandise.

In addition to the Super Sale on marked down merchandise, Lids will be offering Super BOGO. Buy One, Get One half off! This includes most New Era fitted caps and branded action hats. Typically, our fitted fashion caps and branded hats are excluded from BOGO, but not for this very special day. Stop by Lids/Hat World/Hat Shack to stock up on killer caps for a fraction of the price with Super BOGO!

View Participating Midnight Madness Stores Here

*See store for details. Offers may vary between stores.

Super Bogo: Save Big with a Lids Discount

We all like to save money and during the holiday season, we especially like to stretch our dollar.  Soooo, in true holiday spirit we're taking a cue from Santa and fattening up BOGO to Super BOGO. 

Those of you who frequent Lids often may be familiar with our amazing BOGO specials--Buy One, Get One half off!  It is great sale that allows you to load up on killer caps for a fraction of the price.  However, for a limited time only (until November 29th to be exact), we are expanding BOGO to almost every cap--including most fitted caps and branded action hats.  Typically, our fitted fashion caps and branded hats are excluded from BOGO, but not on Super BOGO!  

Visit lids.com or lids.ca to get your holiday shopping started without the hassle.  With Super BOGO, you can even afford to give yourself a nice little gift!

*Canadian and US store BOGO sales may vary.  See store for details.  

Lids.ca is Now Open!

Many of our Canadian customers have been waiting a long time for a Lids Canadian website.  Well, my friends, the wait is over!  We are excited to announce the introduction of lids.ca!  We are pumped to offer this additional convenience for all of our hat-loving Canadians, eh!

Lids.ca will look and feel like the current Lids website; however, you'll notice a few great features that we hope will make your life easier.  

• Lids.ca displays pricing in Canadian dollars--no need for your currency converter here.
• Lids.ca offers FREE shipping to your local Canadian store.  Simply order online and choose which store you'd like to pick your order up.  We'll ship it to your local store at no cost to you and an associate will contact you when your order has arrived.
• Lids.ca rewards you with FREE ground shipping when you purchase $60 or more. 
• Lids.ca is DUTY FREE! All orders are shipped from our Canadian Distribution Center so no duty will be charged to your order.

While lids.ca offers many great new features for our Canadian customers, you'll still see the latest and greatest assortment of hats and caps and superior customer service that you've come to expect.  We're dedicated to bringing you Your Team, Your Style, Your Size!

Check out lids.ca and leave us a comment on your thoughts.  Thanks to all of our loyal customers, wherever you may be.

Fresh Goods Friday: New Era Hats

This month's Fresh Goods Friday is bit of a twist on the "typical" Fresh Goods Friday hat.  The MLB Trapper is from New Era's premium line, New Era EK. 

Although New Era is known for their classic 59Fifty silhouette, this hat's superb style is showcased in the details.  Lush faux fur lines the front flip-up and dogear flaps, while New Era premium EK lining can be found on the inside of the hat.  A raised, embroidered team logo on the front flip-up and the MLB logoman on the back allow you to rep your team in style.  Two metal New Era Flags on the leftwear side finish the look and showcase true New Era authenticity. 

The dogear hats are very popular right now and this month's Fresh Goods Friday hat plays off of the same dogear or flap feature.  We hope you enjoy our spin on this month's Fresh Goods Friday hat, but if you don't, let us know.  Ultimately, we want to bring you the hats you crave.  What would you like to see in future Fresh Goods Friday designs?  Until next month...keep it fresh!

New Kangol Hats

Beginning November 5th, Lids and Kangol will be teaming up to showcase several amazing new hats.  Kangol has worked their magic and produced three new styles that will surely be the talk of the town.  The featured styles are the Lockerbie Plaid Ivy, A.F.P. Plaid Ivy, and Basket 504 Ivy.  All Lids stores will also be loaded with the always popular Kangol Wool Ivy. Below is a sneak peak of the styles included in this promotion.

Will you be donning one of the new Kangol hats?  Which one is your favorite?  What other designs would you like to see on your ivy cap?

LOCKERBIE PLAID IVY

A.F.P. PLAID IVY

BASKET 504 IVY

WOOL IVY

Sneak Peak: New Era Fresh Goods Friday

It's November and the start of a new month which can only mean one thing...a new Fresh Goods Friday release is just around the corner.  And while it may be around the corner for most people, we've got a special sneak peak for all of our Lids Blog readers.  Hey, it's nice to know people -- we take care of our VIP Blog customers!

Without further ado...here's your first look at the November Fresh Goods Friday release, the MLB Trapper.  Not only is this the sickest winter look, but it's super warm too.  Whether you're wearing it for style or warmth (or both), this cap is sure to trap some hotties.   Even Jay-Z rocked a similar style in his music video Empire State of Mind (snapshot below).  And, of course, if it's good enough for the guy who "made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can," it's good enough for me.

The MLB Trapper is a solid black New Era trapper hat that originated from New Era's EK premium headwear line.  The cap features faux fur on the dogear flaps and on the flip-up front.  The New Era cap has a solid black, raised embroidery team logo on the front panel, MLB logoman on the back, and two metal New Era flags on the left-wear side.  This is a limited edition hat and will only be available at select stores in the following teams: New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. 

**Use the team links above to purchase your MLB Trapper before they're available to the general public!

Knit Hats: Are you ready for the cold?

At Lids we take pride in offering the biggest and best selection of cold weather headwear styles in the market.  Whether you prefer to show support for your favorite team or just want to make a fashion statement, we have it all!!!  Visit lids.com or your local LIDS store to see what's new for this winter.  Here is a sampling of some our hot new styles....

TEAM STYLES

BRANDS

FASHION

Scarves and Celebs

Scarves continue to be everywhere.  In fact, there's an entire blurb on celebrities and scarves on whosdatedwho.com which demonstrates not only all the different celebs who are rocking fashion scarves but also the numerous ways to wear them. 

Scarves can be knotted in a number of different ways:

Wrapped around the neck:

Draped around the neck:

Or worn in a bandana fashion:

It really doesn't matter how you wear a scarf just don't be caught in the cold without one.  Check out lids.com for our latest fashion addition...the scarf! 

So Lids Readers, how do you wear your scarves? 

Fresh Goods Friday 59Fifty Hat

It's October and we've got a freaky Fresh Goods Friday hat this month.  Meet the MLB Frankie!  This hat will surely attract the ghouls and ghosts this month.  The bold, bright colors on the front panel contrast with the dark black and graphite to give this hat some punch.  Clean lines and lots of style make the MLB Frankie thee hat to have for the month of October. 

Don't miss out on this tri-colored New Era 59Fifty hat.  The cap features lime front panels, black middle and back panels and a graphite visor.  The Frankie sports an orange team logo, orange New Era flag on the left wear side, orange button and black, lime and orange MLB Logoman on the back.  This hat is hot and quantities are limited. 

To find out more about the Fresh Goods Friday program, visit us at lids.com.  We love providing you with the freshest 59Fifty hats around!

Lids Readers, what suggestions do you have for future Fresh Goods Friday hats?  If you were in charge of designing a FGF hat, what would it look like? 

Trend Watch: Top Ten Best-Selling Hat Styles at Lids

Welcome to a new feature on the Lids Blog, where we report to you on the Top Ten Best-Selling Hats and Hat Styles at lids.com.  Today, we'll present the top sellers by Hat Style. 

For the week of September 20th, Lids customers were feeling nostalgic, making our MLB Coop collection the best-selling style.  As we told you last week on the blog, we just brought these hats back and added additional styles.  It proved a popular move.

1.  New Era MLB Coop

     

 

2.  59Fifty MLB C-Dub

         

 

3.  New Era MLB Authentic Collection

        

 

4.  New Era MLB Twisted

      

 

5.  New Era NCAA 2-Tone 59Fifty

      

 

6.  Twins NCAA Franchise

        

 

7.  Twins MLB Franchise

     

 

8.  New Era MLB Black & White

     

 

9.  Nike MLB Wool Classic

      

 

10.  New Era NCAA AC 59Fifty

        

Remember to check back and find out what individual hats Lids.com customers are buying the most.  Will your hat or team make the best seller list?  What's your favorite cap style and what do you think will rule the charts next time?  Give us your feedback below.

New Yankees Hat Added to the New Era "Spike Lee Joint" Cap Collection

Spike Lee, legendary filmmaker and avid New York Yankees fan, and New Era have once again teamed up to create another sick hat to add to the "Spike Lee Joint" Cap Collection.  The Spike Lee Joint 2.0 is the third cap that Lee has worked with New Era to create and the second in the Spike Lee Joint Collection.  The Spike Lee Joint 2.0 cap commemorates the Yankees'  twenty-six World Series Championships by featuring the years in which the championships were won.  This cap also acknowledges their inaugural season in the new Yankee Stadium on the inside of the hat.   

Spike Lee and New Era Cap Company originally crossed paths in 1996 when Spike Lee asked New Era to do a special, one-of-a-kind red 59Fifty New York Yankees cap.  Lee wore the 59Fifty hat and with it, started a new trend of fashion-focused fitted hats. 

Only 750 of these exclusive Yankees 59Fifty hats are being made available to the public.  Lids is proud to have two of the four retail locations where the cap is being offered.  You can pick up the Spike Lee Joint 2.0 at Lids on 42nd Street or Lids in Herald Square (see addresses below).  The cap comes in a commemorative box and can be picked up for $75.

  ---------------------------------- LOCATIONS ----------------------------------

Lids
42nd Street Entertainment Center
239 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

Lids
Herald Square
1293 Broadway
New York, NY 10001

New Era 59Fifty Coop Hats are Back!

We've had a ton of customers ask us to bring back the MLB Coop 59Fifty by New Era and we've listened!  Not only have we brought this 59Fifty back, but we've added additional styles.  Now you can find even more of these vintage inspired 59Fifty hats at lids.com.  The majority of the hats in this collection feature past logos or were once worn on-field by the team. These hats are vintage inspired, but there's nothing out-of-date with this 59Fifty!

So Lids Readers, what do you think about the collection?  Which one is your favorite?  What other styles would you like to see back? 

tokidoki hats from New Era @ LIDS.COM !!

Now available at lids.com are tokidoki hats!  Tokidoki means "sometimes" in Japanese. This Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand was created in 2005 by Italian artist Simone Legno.

There are many tokidoki characters and most of them belong to their own distinct worlds inside of tokidoki. Below are some of the characters featured on the caps.

The Cactus Friends include Sandy, Sabochan, Bastardino, Polpettina, Bruttino, Carina, and the Cactus Pups Series

The Moofia include Mozzarella, Bulleto, Leche, Latte, Mou Mou, Soy, Choco and more

Adios & Ciao Ciao The Grim Reaper and his girlfriend

Skeletrino & Skeletrina

Bruttino & Carina

Captain Coco

 

So Lids Readers, what do you think of tokidoki?  Are you familiar with the line?  What character are you most like? 

The Cactus Friends include Sandy, Sabochan, Bastardino, Polpettina, Bruttino, Carina, and the Cactus Pups Series

The Moofia include Mozzarella, Bulleto, Leche, Latte, Mou Mou, Soy, Choco and more

Adios & Ciao Ciao The Grim Reaper and his girlfriend

Skeletrino & Skeletrina

Bruttino & Carina

Captain Coco

 

So Lids Readers, what do you think of tokidoki?  Are you familiar with the line?  What character are you most like? 

Fresher Than Will Smith & Uncle Phil Too!

GoodbyeHello Bloggers,

It's been awhile since I posted a blog, so I thought I would jump right into things and blog about the Freshest hat of the month. Introducing this month Fresh Goods Friday...the MLB Tripled-Up! The MLB Tripled-Up features a white team logo with red outline on the front center of the hat, and two smaller gray embroidered team logos on each side. The MLB Tripled-Up also has a red contrasting design in the background on the front panels, contrasting New Era Flag on the left wear side, and contrasting MLB Logoman on the back.

All Fresh Goods Friday New Era Fitted Hats will be exclusive to LIDS for 45 days. Quantities are limited!

Teams include: New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers..

Be sure to check back on the first Friday of every month for the latest in Fresh Goods and all New Era fitted hats! Check out other videos on our channel at YouTube.

NEW RELEASES - ACTION SPORTS - AUGUST

ALPINESTARS HATS

Alpinestars Top Riders 210 Flex.  This flatbill style features a raised A-Star center logo over an all-over tonal print.  Top Riders is available in black and white.

 

FOX RACING HATS

Fox Racing Explosion Flatbill Flex.  This style features an offset Foxhead logo over an all-over print that matches directly to the summer apparel line.  The Explosion is available in black/white/yellow and black/gray/red.  A new color, black/white/blue, will be hitting stores in September. 

DC SHOES HATS

DC Shoes R & X Flex.  This colorblock style features an offset oversized DC logo.  The R & X is available in red/white and black/white.

 

SKIN INDUSTRIES HATS

Skin Industries Hatch Flex.  This style features both the Skin script and corporate babe offset over an all over tribal print.  The Skin Hatch is only available in black.

BEN SHERMAN FASHION HEADWEAR

Check out these new Ben Sherman flex styles found exclusively at LIDS.  Ben Sherman is a British lifestyle brand that caters to the individual who prides themself on looking good.  Visit LIDS.com for other Ben Sherman styles.  Stay tuned for more new styles later this fall...

BEN SHERMAN DR NO PINSTRIPE FLEX CAP

BEN SHERMAN CREST FLEX CAP

No One In The Mall Has Swagger Like Us!

 

GoodbyeHello Bloggers,

Lids is in the building Swagger on a hundred thousand, trillion. 

Straight off the dock and into the stores is the MLB Swagger. This New Era 59fifty features a primary embroidered team logo on the front middle panel, as well as a fashion-like secondary logo on the front left wear side. On the back is the same secondary logo but in a  full size logo version, instead of the famous MLB logo man on the back.  Grab one before it's too late!

 

No Bad Ideas Now at LIDS

New to LIDS are two new styles from No Bad Ideas Clothing Company.  No Bad Ideas is a fashion headwear company that specializes in street level trends while providing the always popular fashion stash pocket located inside the hat.  Until now, these styles could only be found exclusively at street-level boutiques.  These styles are available at limited LIDS locations and lids.com.   

I Got Da Hook-Up

GoodbyeHello Bloggers,

Welcome to the first edition of Da Hook-Up "Blogs", where I feature some of the hottest shoes that hook-up with some of the dopest New Era 59fifty hats Hat World/Lids has to offer.  Some of them I have in my closet now, & some of the hook-ups I will have my eye on them for future releases.  So without further ado I give you the MLB V-Fade & New Balance MTG580 Gore-Tex Gradient.

MLB V-Fade

New Balance MTG580 Gore-Tex Gradient

 

 

New Balance Picture via Highsnobiety