18/06/2025
New to the field but overflowing with passion and drive, letโs get to know Vince Strauss Teves, the proud Miami Dolphins collector based in the UAE, Middle East ๐ฆ๐ช
Vince officially began his vintage cap collecting journey in May 2024, but the spark was lit a couple of months earlier during the Latagan sa Gitnang Silangan event in March 2024. He was there to support his childhood friend, Ez Kiel, one of the exhibitors, and he was amazed by the sheer number and uniqueness of the vintage caps on display. Curious and inspired, he did his research after the event and discovered that every hat carried a storyโa release year, a purpose, a design rooted in history. That fascination quickly turned into a full-on passion.
His very first vintage cap was the Hornets DLine White Dome (also known as the Chris Brown Hat). Not long after, he came across a Miami Dolphins Spellout, and it was love at first sight. The vibrant colorway and rich legacy of the Dolphins drew him in, especially after realizing how many rare and iconic vintage variants were made for the team. From then on, he set his sights on acquiring as many Miami Dolphins caps as possible. While he acknowledges he may never complete them all, thatโs exactly what makes the journey so exciting. As he puts it, like Ash from Pokรฉmon says, โGotta catch โem all!โ
To date, Vince estimates his collection to be valued at around โฑ550,000, though he admits heโs lost count. A major contributor to this collection is Boss D (Hatred Eliminate), who he considers not just a trusted source but a brother. Boss D was instrumental in hunting rare gems in the Philippines. Vince also hunts for caps himself through eBay, Instagram, Grailed, and other platforms. He also gives major credit to Gene De Los Reyes of Bangketa.PH, from whom heโs acquired some of his most valuable and pristine piecesโmany deadstock with hang tag.
Locally in the UAE, he expresses gratitude to reliable connections whoโve passed on Miami Dolphins grails his way, including Stylish, Sumbrero ni Batang, Sampo, and Ubas. Heโs also thankful to fellow collectors and motivators such as Zer Pen, Jerome Pineda, Jaren Jc Macatuno, and Markus Alaraรฑa, who continue to inspire and push him to do better.
Despite being relatively new to the game, Vince has already made waves in the community. He proudly holds these titles:
โข Newbie of the Year 2024 โ VCAPPERS Awards
โข Scene Newcomer โ Latagan Dos (March 2025)
โข Top 8 Semifinalist โ Street Triple Threat Event
But none of these wouldโve been possible, he says, without the unwavering support of his loving wife, who shares his excitement for every rare find. She listens to his endless stories about hats, never questions the obsession, and even fuels it his most prized piece, the Miami Dolphins Big Logo by The Game, was a Christmas gift from her. For Vince, collecting vintage caps has evolved beyond being just a personal hobby it has become something meaningful they both share.
For him, the beauty of collecting lies in the nostalgia, the emotional connection to the past, and the creative expression it allows. The vibrant hues of the Miami Dolphins reflect his personality and style, and the community has brought him close to people who share the same passion.
His advice to aspiring collectors,
Collect what speaks to you. The best collections tell storiesโmake yours
one of them.
None of this is for sale at least it stated.
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