It used to be so simple here in The Bay, but the times have changed. People moved, stadiums moved, bad teams got good, and great teams got horrible. As a result we have seen the emergence of the hybrid fan, straddling what were once firm lines drawn with the simplicity of an area code. Available in snapback and fitted, these two latest releases are part of our ever growing Cross Pollination Collection. Available at both of our Bay Area locations, as well as online at upperplayground.com
Structured Flat Visor, High Crown, 5-panel Snapback Cap made with Stone Cotton Twill
– Front woven label with merrowed edge secured with jump stitch
– Back falt embroidery
– Custom printed crown taping
– Inner woven label
New Era Hardwood Classics and Upper Playground deliver two undisputed Bay Area winners, Orange and Black, and the Red and Gold. The City Collection Includes both Authentic New Era 9Fifty Snapbacks and 59Fifty Fitted Caps. Now available in store and online at Upper Playground.
If you’re the type of outside diner to catch a quick bronze while waiting for your chicken parm, you’ll appreciate this new design by artist and illustrator, Hsiao-Ron Cheng. A specialist in combining hand drawn illustrations and digital finishes for portraits, Hsiao-Ron Cheng contributes to the Upper Playground archive with this first design. Here are few questions we asked Hsiao-Ron about her and her work:
UP: Tell us a bit about your background as an artist.
HRC: Hi I’m a commercial artist based in Taipei, Taiwan. I studied Fine Art in Taiwan University of Art. I quit my day job in 2012 and then only concentrate on my own illustrations since then. I love walking, hiking, traveling, sleeping.
UP: There is a sense of serenity in your portraits. Can you explain the tone and mood of your subjects?
HRC: I’ve always love pastel colors. As for the mood, I think maybe is because I’m a calm person so it reflects on my works.
UP: What is the balance between digital and hand drawn aesthetic in your work?
HRC: I only do digital works, from drafts to final. But I do have experience of making oils, pencil drawing, water color etc. so I’m very aware and know how to make digital works with hand drawn texture.
UP: Where do you find inspiration?
HRC: Pinterest and life.
The Walnuts T-shirt in White is now available online at upperplayground.com:
Upper Playground just introduced three new hat designs to our New Era Hats Collection. All three color ways are available as a fitted hat or as a snapback hat for all discerning tastes. Take your pick in store or online at upperplaygound.com.
