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Universal Works is the perfect reflection of the style and personality of its founder, David Keyte. He started out as a sign-painter, a coal miner, and then went to work for Paul Smith and Maharishi for 20 years. This blend of workwear and traditional English sartorial style is evident in each collection. What's great is that David Keyte is passionate about manufacturing processes; each garment is made honestly and carefully by skilled craftsmen.

With David’s life work reading like a description of the company's DNA, Universal Works is about the mixing of ideas; understanding heritage and context, underpinned by contemporary needs and aesthetics. Champions of skilled, small-scale production, they produce garments in the right place, both in the UK, the EU and overseas, working only with factories they trust, admire and are proud to be associated with. The company also gives David & his wife Stephanie an opportunity to collaborate with amazing people from artists to writers and anyone in between, a process that inspires continual growth and education. After initially selling to ten retailers, they have gained a substantial following and Universal Works is now stocked from Los Angeles to Seoul, to right here in Montreal at Clark Street Mercantile.

Universal Works Bakers Jacket | Light Olive Twill $270 $220

Universal Works Bakers Jacket | Sand Swedish Camo $430 $215

Universal Works Bakers Jacket | Sand Twill $270

Universal Works Bakers Overshirt | Golden Brown Organic Poplin $220

Universal Works Bakers Overshirt | Washed Indigo Herringbone Denim $255

Universal Works Beach Hat | Navy Recycled Poly Tech $90

Universal Works Beach Hat | Olive Recycled Polytech $90

Universal Works Beach Short | Light Olive Twill $160

Universal Works Beach Short | Navy Twill $160

Universal Works Bold Dot Print Rayon Scout Scarf | Black $55

Universal Works Bold Dot Print Rayon Scout Scarf | Navy $55

Universal Works Bold Dot Print Rayon Scout Scarf | Red $55

Universal Works Fatigue Shirt | White Jungle Toile Poplin $190

Universal Works Field Jacket | Washed Indigo 8oz Slub Denim $295

Universal Works Hi Water Trouser | Ecru Slub Drill $240

Universal Works Hi Water Trouser | Sand Twill $240

Universal Works Hi Water Trouser | Washed Indigo 8oz Slub Denim $295

Universal Works Kyoto Work Jacket | Indigo Herringbone Denim $250

Universal Works Kyoto Work Jacket | Sand Rahim Cotton $355 $248.50

Universal Works Labour Jacket | Navy Kennedy Stripe $315

Universal Works master-piece x Universal Works Stanedge Jacket | Brown Swedish Camo $635 $381

Universal Works master-piece x UW Pleated Track Short | Blue Camo Recycled Polytech $195 $97.50

Universal Works master-piece x UW Tech Overshirt | Blue Camo Recycled Polytech $240 $120

Universal Works Oxford Pant | Sand Rahim Cotton $320 $192

Universal Works Pleated Track Pant | Black Twill $240

Universal Works Pleated Track Pant | Light Olive Twill $240

Universal Works Pleated Track Pant | Navy Twill $240

Universal Works Pleated Track Pant | Washed Indigo Recycled Herringbone $300

Universal Works Poplin Camp Shirt | White Jungle Toile $160

Universal Works Square Pocket Shirt | Navy Window Panes $215

Universal Works TAION x Universal Works Reversible Military Line Vest | Olive $205 $164

Universal Works TAION x Universal Works Reversible Military Liner Jacket | Black $295 $236

Universal Works Three Button Jacket | Black Twill $285

Universal Works Three Button Jacket | Light Olive Twill $285

Universal Works Three Button Jacket | Navy Twill $285

Universal Works Track Short | Sand Checkboard Towelling $150 $75

Universal Works Zip Waistcoat | Fawn Wool Fleece $190 $152

Universal Works Zip Waistcoat | Rust Wool Fleece $190 $152

Universal Works Zip Waistcoat | Yellow Wool Fleece $190 $152