Universal Works

David Keyte is a designer with a serious track record. He has spent over twenty years in the industry working for and with such well-respected and renowned brands as Paul Smith, Marharishi, Margaret Howell and Albam. His latest efforts are with his own brand Universal Works and I'm seriously impressed.

Priding itself on high quality, affordable (without compromising on durability) and great looking menswear Universal Works centres its focus on the "function, fit and cuts of garments". Working with small, independent factories in order to produce the highest quality product, much of Universal Works' collection is UK made, something which only adds to its appeal.

Of course all of this would be irrelevant if the garments didn't look good but they don't dissapoint. I have selected a few that have caught my eye the most (excluding the Chambray Workshirt) and they can be seen below.


Universal Works Bakers Jacket (Navy Twill)


Universal Works Cotton Canvas Mountain Parka (Khaki)


Universal Works Fell Jacket (Blue)


Universal Works Fell Jacket (Ecru)

All cracking garments in my view.

The current Universal Works collection can be bought online from stores such as OiPolloi and Oliver Spencer.