WIP Helps with MNL Rice Cap

May 8, 2010
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Inspired by what’s happening in the world today, particularly with the various tragedies, WIP has decided to create a new line of products, in which they call “The Fundraiser.”

From Typhoon Ondoy that submerged some cities in Manila to the earthquake that hit Haiti, Philippine-based brand WIP has then decided to come up with such a line, “whose proceeds go towards different relief efforts and community programs.”

The first cap to be part of the collection is the MNL Rice Cap, which has taken inspiration from the sacks of rice—a common relief donation during those times when a certain country is hit by catastrophes. The cap comes in beige acrylic weave throughout…

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Manny Pacquiao-Inspired WIP Caps Pac-Q Teal Fitted Cap

November 26, 2009
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For the boxing fanatics out there, I bet you’ve already heard about Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao of the Philippines. Recently, he has just defeated Puerto Rican professional boxer Miguel Cotto by TKO, “dethroning Cotto as WBO Welterweight Champion.” That fight has made him the first boxer to win seven world titles in seven different weight divisions.

WIP Caps and Hat Club then launched another Pac-Q exclusive this November as tribute to the Pac Man. This comes in an all black crown, designed with teal Pac-Q smiley logo along with some gray accents. The brim also comes in teal color and same goes as with the eyelets, button, and WIP and flagship logo…

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Cultural-Inspired Koi Fitted Baseball Cap from WIP Caps

November 11, 2009
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Taking inspiration from Japanese and Chinese cultures, Philippine brand WIP Caps announced the release of the Koi Fitted Baseball Cap. The term Koi is the Japanese word for carp, a fish that is popular to both countries.

It is believed to represent “courage, perseverance, and the ability to attain high goals.” Nakayama, graff artist, and WIP’s chief designer also got this inspiration from a piece of tattoo art.

This cap then features waves and flowing water in gradient embroidery, while the Koi is done in an intricate raised embroidery design of each of its individual scales. At the back is a calligraphy Kanji which shows a Japanese character of the word Koi,…

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Kobe Bryant-Inspired WIP Caps Mamba Fitted Baseball Cap

November 5, 2009
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For the NBA fanatics, particularly of Kobe Bryant, WIP Caps brings you the Mamba Fitted Baseball Cap. If you’re a real fan of this 4-time NBA champion, you probably know that he is also known as the Black Mamba and that he is actually named after the ultra-premium juicy Japanese steak.

Everything about Kobe is in this fitted cap. His name, Kobe, is embroidered on the front panels in a stylized Kanji or Japanese font. At the back shows black mamba calligraphy shaped into a letter M, while at the under brim shows an intricate print of a black mamba snake. This is available in Purple/Gold and Maroon/White colorways, where the…

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Rock Day of the Dead with WIP D.O.D. Fitted Cap

November 2, 2009
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In celebration of the Day of the Dead, WIP Caps has collaborated with up and coming Filipino graphic designer, YSO, to come up with the D.O.D. Fitted Baseball Cap. The cap is definitely interesting not only during the day of the dead, as it also shows rocking design, just apt for those who want to rock out the stage.

The artwork on this cap portrays that of “Western and Eastern images of skulls, showcasing the diverse international backgrounds” of the brand. There’s very intricate detailing throughout the graphic, and what’s more interesting about it is that it glows in the dark.

Aside from the glowing front embroidery, its print lining is also…

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WIP Pays Homage to Manila with MNL Fitted Cap

June 24, 2009
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WIP’s latest fitted cap release, the MNL, is indeed another tribute for their homeland. MNL is actually the abbreviation for Manila, and everything in this cap is all about the capital city of the Philippines.

The subdued brown color way of this cap is not chosen for nothing; it is “selected for that no-nonsense earthy feel that accurately displays the grime and grit of the real Manila.” On the crown are printed silhouettes of famous monuments in the city and some graphics that simply represents the Philippines.

At the front panel, you’ll see oversized 3D embroidery of MNL in graffiti style, and on the under brim are part of the lyrics of…

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Manny Pacquiao-Inspired WIP Pac-Q Fitted Baseball Cap

May 16, 2009
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For the boxing fans out there, you probably have already heard of Manny Pacquiao. This WIP Pac-Q Fitted Basecall Cap is obviously a tribute for the Boxing Champion, who is also known as PacMan.  WIP was founded in 2007 by a group of high school friends in the Philippines, so it is very clear that this cap also has a nationalistic feel to it.

This cap features the pac-man game character on the front in yellow, and it shows red gloved hands, portraying Manny Pacquiao on the ring. It also shows three stars and a sun at the back, which has to do with the Philippine flag. The color way is also…

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