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Bound

Manchester menswear label by UN:IK founder Jake Messer, blending contemporary and streetwear in custom cut-and-sew jersey, knitwear and denim.

ManchesterOrigin
StreetwearStyle
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What to know about Bound

Cut-and-sew, not printed blanks

Almost everything is made to Bound's own patterns rather than sourced blanks, including heavyweight jersey, knitwear and retro-leaning denim.

Tailoring cues on streetwear frames

The clothes sit between contemporary tailoring and street dressing, using heritage silhouettes and a restrained palette rather than loud graphics.

Retail roots behind the label

Founder Jake Messer also runs streetwear retailer UN:IK; Bound sells direct, through UN:IK and END., plus a Northern Quarter flagship on Thomas Street.

StyleStreetwearMinimalist / Contemporary

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Bound — Bound Men's Acid Wash Organic Waffle T-Shirt in Navy, Size SmallMen's Acid Wash Organic Waffle T-Shirt in Navy, Size Small$79Bound — Bound Men's Retro Disc Knit Zip Polo in Brown, Size X-LargeMen's Retro Disc Knit Zip Polo in Brown, Size X-Large$130Bound — Bound Men's Cropped Wool Jumper in Sand, Size X-LargeMen's Cropped Wool Jumper in Sand, Size X-Large$72Bound — Bound Men's Gingham Cropped Shirt in Ecru, Size SmallMen's Gingham Cropped Shirt in Ecru, Size Small$99Bound — Bound Men's Botanic Shirt in Ecru, Size X-LargeMen's Botanic Shirt in Ecru, Size X-Large$105Bound — Bound Men's Cropped Wool Jumper in Navy, Size X-LargeMen's Cropped Wool Jumper in Navy, Size X-Large$65

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Brand facts

Bound is a Manchester menswear label founded by Jake Messer, who also runs the independent streetwear retailer UN:IK Clothing. The brand bridges contemporary tailoring cues and street-led dressing, working almost entirely in custom cut-and-sew construction rather than blanks. Collections centre on heavyweight jersey, premium knitwear, retro-leaning denim and heritage silhouettes in a restrained colour palette, with graphic tees pushed beyond basics. Sold direct online and through UN:IK and END. Clothing, Bound opened its first flagship store on Thomas Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter.

Founded
c. 2018
Origin
Manchester, United Kingdom
Price
$$
Facts checked
August 2026
Styles
Streetwear, Minimalist / Contemporary

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