Uptons Cuffed Beanie
The Uptons Cuffed Beanie honors a department store name remembered across the Southeast. Launched in Roswell, Georgia, in 1985, Uptons expanded from its Atlanta roots into a seven-state chain before its final stores closed by 2000. This easygoing accessory gives collectors and former shoppers a wearable connection to the mall days, local retail memories, and ambitious growth story behind a familiar regional name.
Uptons was an Atlanta-based department store chain serving the Southeastern United States. Its first store opened in 1985 at Roswell Mall in Roswell, Georgia, followed by two additional stores elsewhere in Atlanta. Growth accelerated in 1987 when Uptons acquired 14 stores from Meyers-Arnold of Greenville, South Carolina. The chain later expanded again through the 1996 acquisition of 37 locations from the Florida-based J. Byrons department store chain. In 1997, Uptons moved its headquarters from Norcross, a suburb of metropolitan Atlanta, to the nearby Peachtree Corners area in Technology Park Atlanta. Stores operated in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. In July 1999, owner American Retail Group concluded that continuing the chain was too costly. Uptons was closed in 1999, and by 2000 the final stores had shut down, ending a chain that had reached 75 locations.
| One size | |
| Length (Uncuffed), in | 12.00 |
| Length (Cuffed), in | 9.00 |
| Width, in | 8.13 |
| Circumreference, in | 17.25 - 18.50 |
This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.
Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.
Product features
- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.
- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.
- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.
- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.
- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
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Product information: Yupoong 1501KC, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: Blank product sourced from Vietnam, Bangladesh or the Republic of Korea, For adults
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.