19 May 2016

Store Visit | Universal Works, Nottingham

Universal Works - Nottingham, Rough Trade


With a few of my favourite contempoary menswear brands being based in Nottingham we couldn't visit the city without paying one a visit. Universal Works have become a familiar name on Buckets & Spades over the last few years super wearable designs, consistency and an unpretentious approach to promoting themselves has created a much deserved loyal following.

It's been great to see UW become more recognised as each collection is released, and for the brand's latest expansion, David Keyte + co have set up shop right in the middle of their home city. Located in the Rough Trade building (along with a shiny new Aesop store, and cafe bar), this small but perfectly designed space houses the best of their latest collection. Japanese + British-inspired workwear offerings of casual and smart jackets sit alongside waterproof outerwear, British-made denim, simple shirts and jersey, the best fitting trousers you're likely to find and enough socks to sink a ship.

The store may be small, but when a place has got everything you need then, adding any more "sizzle" is just showing off. Opening a standalone store outside of London does come with its risks, but it just goes to show how much menswear has progressed in the past five years.

Universal Works, 5 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AJ. See more of our Store Visits here.

11 comments:

  1. loving the use of the word 'sizzle'! I bloody love Universal works

    dayofrest.co.uk

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  2. Stuart21:30

    I've got a few bits of universal works stuff,my favourite being my navy bakers jacket.

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  3. Stuart21:33

    Sorry for the change of direction but has any of your members had any dealings with trickers stow boots,I'm thinking of buying a pair and would like some feedback.

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  4. Hanna19:05

    I love how they display their clothing -Hanna Lei

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  5. I love the movie poster and the art on the walls. Definitely a great location, will have to check their London location when I'm heading over next week!

    Kosta // Cool Gear Cavalier

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  6. A little extra sizzle! Me too man

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  7. Yeah their stuff is always good, great fits.

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  8. They have a store on Lamb's Conduit Street, central London, and one of Berwick Street in Soho.

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  9. So perfect and totally agree with you that adding more sizzle* is just like showing off.

    www.thequirkyminimal.com

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  10. Haha glad you agree!

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  11. I know Trickers but I've never tried that style. Sorry I can't help more.

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