The first collaboration series from New Era and Spike Lee has arrived.
A collaborative series between film director Spike Lee and New Era is set to be released over two consecutive months, in August and September.
In 1996, when the New York Yankees advanced to the MLB World Series, Spike Lee called New Era CEO Chris Cook and requested a red Yankees 59FIFTY(R) to be made solely for his personal wear.
His wish was granted, and the red cap was seen by an audience of 30 million.
This incident sparked the concept of custom-coloring official MLB team caps.
The first series, released in August, features that very red Yankees 59FIFTY(R) in its lineup.
In addition, a total of 12 items will be released, including reissued models from a 2010 collaboration and models created in partnership with 40 Acres, Spike Lee's film production company and apparel brand.
59FIFTY(R) | ¥5,500 (excluding tax)
This design is inspired by the 59FIFTY(R) that Spike Lee first custom-colored in 1996. The New York Yankees' primary logo is embroidered on the rear, with a gray cotton fabric under the visor. While the original model from that era did not feature the New Era flag logo, this rendition includes the flag logo embroidered in a tonal color matching the body.
59FIFTY(R) | ¥6,500 (excluding tax)
This series is designed based on the collaboration model released with Spike Lee in 2010. The year the New York Yankees became world champions and the number 27 are embroidered to cover the crown of the 59FIFTY(R). While the original model from that time featured all designs except for the front panels as prints, this version has been entirely reinterpreted with embroidery. Color variations not available at the time—black, scarlet, and black-on-black—are also offered.
59FIFTY(R) | ¥6,500 (excluding tax)
This series features the 40 Acres logo on the 59FIFTY(R). The name 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, Spike Lee's film production company, means "40 acres and a mule." Its origin stems from the riots that occurred after the government failed to uphold its promise to grant freed African American slaves "40 acres of land and one mule" following the Civil War.
New Era |http://store.neweracap.jp/pc/r/r2252/