The Universal Works Brand Story
Universal Works is a British menswear brand that designs contemporary yet timeless clothing.
Founded in 2009 and based in Nottingham, England for that entire time, Universal Works has stayed true to itself and grown organically. Co-founder David Keyte (also director and designer) started the brand in his kitchen, after decades of experience working in the clothing industry, most notably for Paul Smith.
Paying homage to classic styles, UW’s designs are clearly influenced by workwear, which comes from Keyte’s upbringing. Growing up in a working-class family in the 1970s, he was surrounded by workwear as a boy, seeing his father and uncles wearing it during the week, but then dressing their sharpest at the weekend. That’s the spirit of the brand.
You can read our journal pieces where David gives us his run down of '10 Things you didn't know about Universal Works' (but were afraid to ask?) here.
From the jackets to the trousers to the t-shirts, the utilitarian influence runs through everything, drawing from military styles as well as workwear.
The use of fabrics is a thing of beauty and a differentiator for the UW brand, with an enormous variety of textures, colours and patterns in every collection. Think indigo denim, herringbone denim, chambray, canvas, seersucker, twill, linen-cotton blends and plenty more. And of course the colour palettes are equally stunning, with the reliable navies, greens and khakis as expected, but plenty of curve balls as well.
Universal Works’ pieces are made in the UK and overseas with carefully selected manufacturers, which is a big tick in the box for us here at Urban Industry. We like to champion brands that do the right thing.
Browse our full range of Universal Works clothing. Sizing is true to size unless stated otherwise in the product description, but do let us know on live chat or email (mailorder@urbanindustry.co.uk) if you have any questions before you buy. Also if you're looking spend a little less you might find something on our Universal Works Sale page.
We feature more from Universal Works here in an Interview with Cuckmere Cycle Co. a fantastic local business to us.
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Universal Works Camp Shirt
CamelRegular price £98.85 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £98.85 GBP -
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Universal Works Field Shirt
SandRegular price £108.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £108.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Double Pleat Pant
StoneRegular price £148.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £148.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Double Pleat Pant
BlackRegular price £148.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £148.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Road Shirt
EcruRegular price £114.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £114.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Road Shirt
OliveRegular price £108.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £108.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Painters Pant
NavyRegular price £119.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £119.95 GBP -
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Universal Works MW Cargo Shorts
NavyRegular price £108.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £108.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Camp II Shirt
Pale BlueRegular price £95.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£119.95 GBPSale price £95.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Camp II Shirt
Summer OakRegular price £95.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£119.95 GBPSale price £95.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Road Shirt
Light OliveRegular price £99.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£124.95 GBPSale price £99.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Road Shirt
YellowRegular price £124.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £124.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Road Shirt
Sky Tipizzi StripeRegular price £94.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £94.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Print Pocket T-Shirt
DriftwoodRegular price £59.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£74.95 GBPSale price £59.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Beach Shorts
EcruRegular price £79.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£99.95 GBPSale price £79.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Beach Shorts
NavyRegular price £99.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £99.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Pleated Track Pant
KhakiRegular price £119.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £119.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Pleated Track Shorts
Summer Oak Seersucker IIRegular price £119.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £119.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Oxford II Pant
Birch Summer CanvasRegular price £134.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£169.95 GBPSale price £134.95 GBP ( - 21%)Sale -
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Universal Works Military Chino Pant
Navy Seersucker IIRegular price £109.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£139.95 GBPSale price £109.95 GBP ( - 21%)Sale -
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Universal Works Bakers Jacket
Light OliveRegular price £169.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £169.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Bakers Jacket
NavyRegular price £169.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £169.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Bakers Jacket
BlackRegular price £169.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £169.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Fatigue Pant
IndigoRegular price £127.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£159.95 GBPSale price £127.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Lancaster Gilet
Stone Alvar FleeceRegular price £98.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £98.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Parachute Liner Jacket
OliveRegular price £189.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £189.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Utility Jacket
Navy Summer CanvasRegular price £264.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £264.95 GBP -
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Universal Works London Jacket
BlackRegular price £174.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £174.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Fatigue Pant
Light OliveRegular price £118.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£148.95 GBPSale price £118.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Aston Pant
Light OliveRegular price £118.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£148.95 GBPSale price £118.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Aston Pant
NavyRegular price £118.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£148.95 GBPSale price £118.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Aston Pant
BlackRegular price £118.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£148.95 GBPSale price £118.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Hi Water Trousers
BirchRegular price £119.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£154.95 GBPSale price £119.95 GBP ( - 23%)Sale -
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Universal Works Hi Water Trousers
NavyRegular price £119.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£154.95 GBPSale price £119.95 GBP ( - 23%)Sale -
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Universal Works Everyday Stripe Crew Socks
Cornish BlueRegular price £21.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £21.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Everyday Stripe Crew Socks
NavyRegular price £21.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £21.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Tech Overshirt
OliveRegular price £107.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£134.95 GBPSale price £107.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Work Shirt
Grey CheckRegular price £89.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£134.95 GBPSale price £89.95 GBP ( - 33%)Sale -
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Universal Works Square Pocket Shirt
OliveRegular price £107.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£134.95 GBPSale price £107.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Square Pocket Shirt
NavyRegular price £94.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£134.95 GBPSale price £94.95 GBP ( - 30%)Sale -
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Universal Works New York Cardigan
FairisleRegular price £117.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£196.95 GBPSale price £117.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
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Universal Works Lancaster Jacket
Moroccan Rug FleeceRegular price £134.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£168.95 GBPSale price £134.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Utility Shirt
OliveRegular price £94.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£134.95 GBPSale price £94.95 GBP ( - 30%)Sale -
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Universal Works Bakers Chore Jacket
SandRegular price £118.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£169.95 GBPSale price £118.95 GBP ( - 30%)Sale -
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Universal Works Field Jacket
Rug Stripe OliveRegular price £214.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £214.95 GBP -
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Universal Works Work Shirt
Brown CheckRegular price £84.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£141.95 GBPSale price £84.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
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Universal Works Lancaster Jacket
SandRegular price £110.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£138.95 GBPSale price £110.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Lumber Jacket
GreyRegular price £107.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£179.95 GBPSale price £107.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale