Universal Works

Nottingham, UK

Designer David Keyte designs versatile, everyday pieces with a nod to British heritage. Inspired by the jacket his father wore daily to work as a baker, Universal Works' collection borrows from workwear and military styles as well as Keyte's own personal history. Rendered in comfortable fabrics and approachable fits - This is among our most versatile collections.

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Universal Works Camp II Shirt, Summer Oak

$133 $190

Universal Works Camp II Shirt, Summer Oak

$133

A relaxed fit shirt, inspired by the minimalist continental styles of the 50's. It features a fit straight through the body paired with a flat hem. Cut from a lightweight summer shirting, garment-dyed for a soft finish. There is an optional concealed top button, though the piece is designed to be worn open-necked. Finished with a large pocket on the chest and a small side vent. fit Sovann is 6'3" and typically wears a size L or XL in shirts. He's wearing the size large here for a relaxed fit. details Made in Portugal100% CottonMachine wash cold

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Universal Works Seersucker Road Shirt, Indigo

$123 $175

Universal Works Seersucker Road Shirt, Indigo

$123

A regular fit shirt, inspired by the minimalist continental styles of the 50's. It features a fit straight through the body paired with a flat hem. Cut from a lightweight yet robust summer cotton with a slightly irregularly textured seersucker finish. There is an optional concealed top button, though the piece is designed to be worn open-necked. Finished with a shovel pocket on the chest and a small side vent. fit Sovann is 6'3" and typically wears a size L or XL in shirts. He's wearing the size large here for a regular fit. details Made in Portugal100% CottonMachine wash cold

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Universal Works Paisley Block Print Road Shirt, Brown

$119 $170

Universal Works Paisley Block Print Road Shirt, Brown

$119

A regular fit shirt, inspired by the minimalist continental styles of the 50's. It features a fit straight through the body paired with a flat hem. Cut from a fine quality cambric cotton with a traditional hand-block print paisley. There is an optional concealed top button, though the piece is designed to be worn open-necked. Finished with a shovel pocket on the chest and a small side vent. fit Sovann is 6'3" and typically wears a size L or XL in shirts. He's wearing the size large here for a regular fit. details Made in Portugal100% CottonMachine wash cold

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Universal Works Seersucker LS Utility Shirt, White

$137 $195

Universal Works Seersucker LS Utility Shirt, White

$137

A mid-century-inspired take on a classic American 'Garage' work shirt. This style features a relaxed fit with short split sides for a boxy, loose fit. Cut from a super lightweight seersucker cotton with a slightly irregular finish. Finished with two chest large pockets with button-closure flaps, a flat square collar, six-button front, and a straight hem. fit Sovann is 6'3" and typically wears a size L or XL in shirts. He's wearing the size L here for a regular fit. This style is running true to size. details Made in Portugal100% Organic Cotton, 100% Cotton trimWash Cold and Hang Dry

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Universal Works Tipzzi Stripe Road Shirt, White

$95 $135

Universal Works Tipzzi Stripe Road Shirt, White

$95

A relaxed fit shirt, inspired by the minimalist continental styles of the 50's. It features a fit straight through the body paired with a flat hem. Cut from a cotton fabric with dobby weave and self stripe pattern, created in collaboration with Turkish cotton specialists. Perfect for summer warm weather. There is an optional concealed top button, though the piece is designed to be worn open-necked. Finished with a shovel pocket on the chest and a small side vent. fit Himi is 6'0" and typically wears a size L in shirts. He's wearing the size L here for a regular fit. details Made in Portugal100% CottonMachine wash cold

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Universal Works L/S Utility Shirt, Red Check

$98 $245

Universal Works L/S Utility Shirt, Red Check

$98

A mid-century-inspired take on a classic American 'Garage' work shirt. This style features a relaxed fit with short split sides for a boxy, loose fit. Cut from a soft plaid shirting made from organic cotton with a super cozy brushed finish. An ecru base with large checks. Finished with two large pockets with button-closure flaps, a flat square collar, and a straight hem. fit Himi is 6'0" and typically wears a size Large in shirts. He's wearing a Large here. This style is running true to size. details Made in Portugal100% Organic CottonMachine Wash Cold

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Universal Works Recycled Wool Herringbone Easy Over Jacket, Navy

$88 $195

Universal Works Recycled Wool Herringbone Easy Over Jacket, Navy

$88

A shirt jacket with a slightly relaxed, regular fit. Soft and unstructured, it looks great thrown over a t-shirt, or a real shirt for fall winter layering. Made from a recycled wool blend woven by the Italian recycling and upcycling expert mill Manelli. Fabric has a brushed surface with a herringbone woven pattern. Features a five-button front, a plain, unbuttoned sleeve cuff for easy rolling, and well-positioned large lower patch pockets. fit Himi is 6'0" and typically wears a size L in shirts and jackets. He's wearing a Large here. This style is running true to size. details Made in Portugal66% Recycled Wool, 30% Polyester, 4% Other FibersDry Clean Only

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Universal Works E130 Jacket, Grey Tropical Suiting

$138 $362

Universal Works E130 Jacket, Grey Tropical Suiting

$138

A relaxed, boxy fit jacket based on a rare vintage jacket with a western inspired, contemporary cut. Cut from a superfine, breathable Tropical Wool fabric made from a mix of 55% Polyester and 45% Wool. A lightweight piece that an be worn even when it's hot outside. Details include two front button flap pockets, two hidden hand warmer pockets, waist adjusters, adjustable button cuffs and a two way front zip. fit Himi is 6'0" and typically wears a Medium or Large in shirts. He's wearing the size Large here for a true to size fit that's slightly relaxed. details Made in Portugal55% Polyester, 45% Wool. 100% Poly sleeve lining. 100% cotton trimDry Clean Only

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XS

Universal Works Road Shirt, Yellow Tikihyo Print

$48 $162

Universal Works Road Shirt, Yellow Tikihyo Print

$48

A relaxed fit shirt, inspired by the minimalist continental styles of the 50's. It features a fit straight through the body paired with a flat hem. Cut from a lightweight Japanese cotton from high-quality mill Takihyo, made with permanent creases and a "fifties" pastel pattern. There is an optional concealed top button, though the piece is designed to be worn open-necked. Finished with a shovel pocket on the chest and a small side vent. fit CJ is 6'0" and typically wears a size medium in shirts. He's wearing the size medium here for a relaxed fit. If between sizes we recommend sizing up one. details Made in Portugal100% CottonMachine wash cold

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XL

Universal Works LS Utility Shirt, Ecru

$68 $150

Universal Works LS Utility Shirt, Ecru

$68

A mid-century-inspired take on a classic American 'Garage' work shirt. This style features a relaxed fit with short split sides for a boxy, loose fit. Cut from a deadstock cotton chambray, made with coarse slub yarn, to give a lovely vintage feel. Finished with two chest large pockets with button-closure flaps, a flat square collar, six-button front, and a straight hem. fit Himi is 6'0" and typically wears a size Large in shirts. He's wearing the size Large here for a regular fit. This style is running true to size. details Made in Portugal100% Organic Cotton, 100% Cotton trimWash Cold and Hang Dry

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XXL

Universal Works Road Shirt, Light Olive

$48 $162

Universal Works Road Shirt, Light Olive

$48

A relaxed fit shirt, inspired by the minimalist continental styles of the 50's. It features a fit straight through the body paired with a flat hem. Cut from a lightweight yet robust cotton with an intricate woven design. There is an optional concealed top button, though the piece is designed to be worn open-necked. Finished with a shovel pocket on the chest and a small side vent. fit CJ is 6'0" and typically wears a size Medium in shirts. He's wearing the size large here for a relaxed fit. We recommend sizing up one. details Made in Portugal100% CottonMachine wash cold

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