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Reports on the baseball cap mania in New York City. Use of the cap to express support to the teams New York Yankees and Mets; Iconic cultural status of the baseball cap; Percentage of women who wear baseball caps.

Evaluates the Cappello cap which will be introduced by Top of The World to the market in December 1999. Description and price of the cap; Statement from Top of The World President Pete Wilson.

Focuses on Outdoor Cap's JockLocks cap. Features of the cap; Suggested retail price.

The article reports on the revival of the hat business as young men express their fashion preferences with buckets and baseball caps. The 1920s and 1930s were dominated by the fedora-style hats. The 1940s had teenagers wearing hats worn by U.S. servicemen and allies, including white sailor caps and berets. There has been an increase in demand for the Kangol Spreiregen's bermuda bucket in 1984 when rap star LL Cool J wore it on the cover of his album. The baseball hat became a staple of the U.S. wardrobe.

Features the Perfect Curve company and its signature product, Perfect Curve cap shaper. Gregg Levin's struggle in bringing his product on the retail floor; Success of the product particularly with licensed and headgear specialists.

Provides information on the appointment of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Elvis Grbac as official spokesperson for a line of decorated apparel caps from Plus Four Production. Proceeds of a portion of profits from product sales.

Reports on Sports Specialties which is bullish on prospects for new Heritage cap. Fabric; Sales forecast; Production. INSETS: Untitled.;comment by Russ Ortiz.

Presents photographs of knit caps worn by women in New York City during the 1996/97 winter season.

Narrates that United States President Bill Clinton mistakenly wore a cap with the name of a person running for mayor. `Significance' of the mistake.

Several photographs of individuals wearing the stocking cap from Soho during the 1996 blizzard are presented.