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Universal Works
StyleWorkwear / HeritageMinimalist / ContemporaryUrban prep / Ivy
Known forShirts & overshirtsTrousers & pantsJackets
Universal Works is a Nottingham menswear label founded by David Keyte and Stephanie Porritt, with Keyte still co-owner, director and lead designer. It reworks British and mid-century workwear into relaxed, wearable staples: the Bakers Jacket, Lancaster and Field jackets, Aston and pleated trousers, cardigans and knitted overshirts in cotton twill, corduroy, Italian wool and fleece. The brand remains independent and sells through roughly 300 stockists worldwide plus its own stores in Nottingham and London. Recent work includes a second spring 2025 capsule with Japanese bag brand Master-piece and a Saucony sneaker collaboration.
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How Universal Works fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed, casual sweat and fleece shapes with a soft shoulder | regular body length | True to size works for most, but size down if you dislike extra volume through the chest. | low |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly large | relaxed, straight-cut overshirt-adjacent bodies rather than fitted | regular to slightly short hem, designed to be worn untucked | Order your normal size for the intended easy fit, or size down if you want anything close to a slim shirt. | medium |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | relaxed pleated and workwear cuts, roomy through seat and thigh | often deliberately short — around ankle length on average heights | Many find the waist generous, so consider going down a size on pleated and drawstring styles. | medium |
| Jeans & denim | slightly large | straight to wide workwear denim, roomy through the thigh | generous inseam on wider cuts, often intended to be cuffed | Take your measured waist and expect a relaxed leg; size down only if the waist feels loose. | low |
| Jackets | slightly large | boxy chore/Bakers-style cut with dropped shoulders and wide armholes | hip-length, fairly short in the body relative to the width | Stick to your usual size if you plan to layer knitwear underneath, otherwise size down one for a sharper shoulder and less boxy body. | medium |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | relaxed, slightly boxy body | regular to slightly short | Size down one if you want a closer fit through the chest and sleeve. | low |
Does Universal Works run big or small?
Universal Works fits slightly large. Take your usual size for the intended relaxed look, but size down if you prefer a trimmer, less voluminous silhouette or are between sizes. Shoppers typically report Universal Works pieces fitting a touch bigger and roomier than mainstream brands, in keeping with their vintage workwear inspiration, so many people who want a cleaner line end up sizing down one.
How does Universal Works fit?
Shoppers typically report Universal Works pieces fitting a touch bigger and roomier than mainstream brands, in keeping with their vintage workwear inspiration, so many people who want a cleaner line end up sizing down one. Overall shape: relaxed, softly boxy workwear cuts with dropped shoulders on outerwear.
How do Universal Works hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Universal Works hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. True to size works for most, but size down if you dislike extra volume through the chest. Shape: relaxed, casual sweat and fleece shapes with a soft shoulder.
How do Universal Works shirts & overshirts fit?
Universal Works shirts & overshirts fits slightly large. Order your normal size for the intended easy fit, or size down if you want anything close to a slim shirt. Shape: relaxed, straight-cut overshirt-adjacent bodies rather than fitted.
How do Universal Works trousers & pants fit?
Universal Works trousers & pants fits slightly large. Many find the waist generous, so consider going down a size on pleated and drawstring styles. Shape: relaxed pleated and workwear cuts, roomy through seat and thigh.
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