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Universal Works Menswear: AW14 Lookbook

Young Label Uses Worldwide Fabrics For New Season

Universal Works has mixed traditional and modern menswear styles within its latest AW14 lookbook. Newly released images reveal a collection with several influences such as the 1950s, military detailing and blue collar garments. Long sleeve t-shirts, loopback sweatshirts, jeans, jackets and accessories appear in a number of materials from across the world including Harris Tweed, Japanese denim, Yorkshire lambswool and Lancashire cotton. Meanwhile patterns – made up of camouflage, polka dots and stripes – also play a part in the range. A statement from the firm credited the colour palette to “winter coastlines, mud flats and reed beds of Norfolk”. Later it added the collection promises to “continue the universal mix of old and new, traditional and modern, stylish yet understated clothing”. Earlier in the year the brand launched its first ever line of men’s jeans under its Workshop Denim initiative. Universal Works’ AW14 collection is available to buy now, online and from stockists including ASOS, Opumo and End Clothing, priced between £18 – £450.

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Universal Works AW14 Lookbook

Luke Todd

As FashionBeans deputy editor, Luke Todd is tasked with filtering through the latest from the worlds of fashion, grooming, fitness, technology and lifestyle to deliver an indispensable edit of the most stylish stuff. Along with working on the site since 2009, he has written for leading titles such as ShortList, Drapers and GQ Style Germany and has consulted for brands including Bulldog Skincare and James Harknett.