Functional modern menswear
Universal Works make ‘good honest menswear’ designed to last.
Universal Works
Find Universal Works
Unit 30, Coal Drops Yard
London N1C 4DQ
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After 30 years of working in the fashion industry, David Keyte founded Universal Works in 2009, designing simple, classic menswear from his kitchen table. Inspired by a bygone era of well-dressed working men and infused with the UK’s musical and sporting subcultures, Universal Works is a very British, thoroughly modern brand.
But these aren’t just beautifully functional clothes. Universal Works produces in a highly considered way, with small-batch lines made in the UK and overseas, from “factories we trust, admire and are proud to be associated with”.
This high-ceilinged space has a minimalist, industrial air that feels like the perfect setting for Universal Works’ simple, functional clothing.
Expect to find wide-legged trousers, tailored shorts, workwear jackets and elegant knits, with classic base tones complemented by colourful patterns and block prints, all cut in an elegant, contemporary style, and made from high-quality fabrics. Accessories are also available, from underwear and socks to hats and bags.
