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.Â
From the jackets to the trousers to the t-shirts, the utilitarian influence runs through everything, drawing from military styles as well as workwear.Â
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 below. 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.Â
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Universal Works Field Jacket
Rug Stripe OliveRegular price $261.70 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price $261.70 USD -
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Universal Works Lancaster Jacket
Moroccan Rug FleeceRegular price $205.69 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price $205.69 USD -
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Universal Works Square Pocket Shirt
OliveRegular price $131.43 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $131.43 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Square Pocket Shirt
NavyRegular price $131.43 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $131.43 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Five Pocket Jacket
BlackRegular price $182.56 USDRegular priceUnit price per$231.26 USDSale price $182.56 USD ( - 21%)Sale -
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Universal Works London Jacket
BlackRegular price $174.04 USDRegular priceUnit price per$217.87 USDSale price $174.04 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Work Shirt
Grey CheckRegular price $127.77 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $127.77 USD ( - 22%)Sale -
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Universal Works Zip Gilet
SandRegular price $109.51 USDRegular priceUnit price per$139.95 USDSale price $109.51 USD ( - 22%)Sale -
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Universal Works Utility Shirt
OliveRegular price $127.77 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $127.77 USD ( - 22%)Sale -
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Universal Works Double Pleat Pant
BlackRegular price $139.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$181.34 USDSale price $139.95 USD ( - 23%)Sale -
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UK6UK7- UK7.5
UK8- UK8.5
UK9UK9.5UK10UK10.5
Saucony x Universal Works Jazz NXT Shoes
Light GreyRegular price $116.82 USDRegular priceUnit price per$146.04 USDSale price $116.82 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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UK7- UK7.5
UK8UK8.5UK9UK9.5UK10UK10.5
Saucony x Universal Works Jazz NXT Shoes
BrownRegular price $116.82 USDRegular priceUnit price per$146.04 USDSale price $116.82 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Sweater Vest
OatmealRegular price $121.69 USDRegular priceUnit price per$152.12 USDSale price $121.69 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Langdale Cardigan
OatmealRegular price $188.65 USDRegular priceUnit price per$251.96 USDSale price $188.65 USD ( - 25%)Sale -
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Universal Works Zip Bomber
Grey MarlRegular price $133.86 USDRegular priceUnit price per$172.82 USDSale price $133.86 USD ( - 23%)Sale -
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Universal Works Lancaster Jacket
SandRegular price $135.08 USDRegular priceUnit price per$169.17 USDSale price $135.08 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Lumber Jacket
GreyRegular price $164.30 USDRegular priceUnit price per$219.09 USDSale price $164.30 USD ( - 25%)Sale -
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Universal Works Bakers Overshirt
LicoriceRegular price $103.43 USDRegular priceUnit price per$132.64 USDSale price $103.43 USD ( - 22%)Sale -
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Universal Works Aston Pant
Light OliveRegular price $121.69 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $121.69 USD ( - 26%)Sale -
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Universal Works Double Pleat Pant
Light OliveRegular price $127.77 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $127.77 USD ( - 22%)Sale -
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Universal Works Pleated Track Pant
NavyRegular price $127.77 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $127.77 USD ( - 22%)Sale -
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Universal Works New York Cardigan
FairisleRegular price $182.56 USDRegular priceUnit price per$239.78 USDSale price $182.56 USD ( - 24%)Sale -
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Universal Works Bakers Overshirt
OliveRegular price $97.34 USDRegular priceUnit price per$121.69 USDSale price $97.34 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Bakers Jacket
Light OliveRegular price $165.52 USDRegular priceUnit price per$206.91 USDSale price $165.52 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Bakers Jacket
NavyRegular price $165.52 USDRegular priceUnit price per$206.91 USDSale price $165.52 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Kyoto Work Jacket
Light OliveRegular price $121.69 USDRegular priceUnit price per$158.21 USDSale price $121.69 USD ( - 23%)Sale -
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Universal Works Work Shirt
Brown CheckRegular price $133.86 USDRegular priceUnit price per$172.82 USDSale price $133.86 USD ( - 23%)Sale -
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Universal Works Fatigue Pant
Light OliveRegular price $127.77 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $127.77 USD ( - 22%)Sale -
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Universal Works Fatigue Pant
NavyRegular price $127.77 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $127.77 USD ( - 22%)Sale -
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Universal Works Aston Pant
NavyRegular price $121.69 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $121.69 USD ( - 26%)Sale -
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Universal Works Aston Pant
BlackRegular price $127.77 USDRegular priceUnit price per$164.30 USDSale price $127.77 USD ( - 22%)Sale -
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Universal Works Watch Cap
BeigeRegular price $48.64 USDRegular priceUnit price per$60.81 USDSale price $48.64 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works Watch Cap
NavyRegular price $48.64 USDRegular priceUnit price per$60.81 USDSale price $48.64 USD ( - 20%)Sale -
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Universal Works 3 Pack Modal Socks
Ecru/Grey/GreenRegular price $46.20 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price $46.20 USD -
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Universal Works Sport Socks
Ecru/OrangeRegular price $21.85 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price $21.85 USD -
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Universal Works Sport Socks
Yellow/RaisinRegular price $21.85 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price $21.85 USD -
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Universal Works Merino Classic Socks
OliveRegular price $21.85 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price $21.85 USD -
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Universal Works Merino Classic Socks
Grey MarlRegular price $21.85 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price $21.85 USD -
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Karhu x Universal Works Print T-Shirt
EcruRegular price $49.86 USDRegular priceUnit price per$83.95 USDSale price $49.86 USD ( - 41%)Sale -
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Karhu x Universal Works Print T-Shirt
NavyRegular price $58.38 USDRegular priceUnit price per$83.95 USDSale price $58.38 USD ( - 30%)Sale -
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Karhu x Universal Works Track Shorts
NavyRegular price $76.03 USDRegular priceUnit price per$152.12 USDSale price $76.03 USD ( - 50%)Sale -
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UK8UK9UK10UK11UK12
Karhu x Universal Works Trampas Shoes
Rainy Day/Fennel SeedRegular price $91.25 USDRegular priceUnit price per$152.12 USDSale price $91.25 USD ( - 40%)Sale -
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Universal Works Road Shirt
OliveRegular price $83.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$139.95 USDSale price $83.95 USD ( - 40%)Sale -
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Universal Works Camp Shirt
SkyRegular price $69.97 USDRegular priceUnit price per$139.95 USDSale price $69.97 USD ( - 50%)Sale -
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Universal Works Travail Shirt
SandRegular price $137.51 USDRegular priceUnit price per$230.04 USDSale price $137.51 USD ( - 40%)Sale -
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Universal Works Travail Shirt
NavyRegular price $131.43 USDRegular priceUnit price per$219.09 USDSale price $131.43 USD ( - 40%)Sale -
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Universal Works Pleated Track Shorts
SandRegular price $91.25 USDRegular priceUnit price per$156.99 USDSale price $91.25 USD ( - 42%)Sale -
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