Our Autumn/Winter '24 collection is heading to market, drawing inspiration from the early costermongers of London, traders who wore coloured neckerchiefs to denote their trade. The large Kingsman neckerchief was the starting point of the collection, not as a historical item but as a source of reference for colour and styling in a modern take on cool winter dressing.
This season, the flair of the ancient costermonger is echoed in the bold, confident strokes of pattern and colour throughout this collection. A warm, earthy palette is brought to life with textured and tactile fabrics. Cloths traditionally used for wool suiting are reimagined for both practical and tailored pieces, subtly subverting classic workwear aesthetics. Likewise, durable recycled denim makes a statement in both a double-breasted suit and a trucker jacket, while winter twills and various weights of corduroy are transformed into versatile outfits that work as coordinated sets or as stand-alone pieces.
Photographed against the backdrop of a simple shopping list, with the Kingsman bandana tying the styling together, we are reminded that whether you are selling or buying fruit and veg, contemporary clothing, or fresh ideas, being a "monger" is something to be proud of. In a world increasingly driven by careless consumerism, we believe that commerce works best when it benefits everyone involved—the seller and the buyer. This is the core philosophy of Universal Works. That is why we have named this collection “Clothesmongers,” because, at heart, that is exactly who we are.
Kingsman Neckerchief in Red Cambric, Manor Jacket in Black Cord, L/S Utility Shirt in Navy/Brown Check Ikat, Pleated Track Pant in Black Cord.
Look1: Baseball Hat in Brown Brisbane Cord, Kingsman Neckerchief in Orange Cambric, Lancaster Jacket in Sand Patchwork Fleece, Bakers Jacket in Black/Olive Albuquerque Check, Pleated Track Pant in Black Cord.
Look 2: Baseball Hat in Brown Brisbane Cord, Zip Liner Jacket in Brown Ylang Flower Fleece, Roll Neck in Oatmeal Tweed Knit, Braga Pant in Winter White Winter Twill.
Kingsman Neckerchief in Orange Cambric, Peacoat in Brown/Black Alpaca Recycled Mix, Parachute Liner Gilet in Black/Olive Albuquerque Check, Seamless Crew in Coffee Supersoft Knit, Coverall Pant in Black Cali Denim.
Capitol Jacket in Sand Brushed Poly Tech, Zip Gilet in Sand Patchwork Fleece, Print Tee in Sand Single Jersey UW 31, Oxford Pant in Black/Olive Albuquerque Check.
Look 1: Kingsman Neckerchief in Red Cambric, Three Button Jacket in Mid Grey Printed Flannel, Seamless Crew in Coffee Super Soft Knit, Pleated Track Pant in Mid Grey Printed Flannel.
Look 2: Baseball Hat in Brown Brisbane Cord, Reversible Simple Hooded Jacket in Navy/Brown Rec Poly Tech/Sherpa, Kyoto Work Jacket in Brown Fine Cord, L/S Utility Shirt in Navy Military Shirting, Oxford Pant in Black/Olive Albuquerque Check.
Look 1: Reversible Mackinaw Jacket in Sand Brushed Polytech/Sherpa, L/S Camp Shirt in Pistachio Tahoe Check, Langdale Cardigan in Green Tweed Knit, Military Chino in Sand Brushed Polytech.
Look 2: Short Watch Cap in Olive/Natural British Wool, Wool Scarf in Olive/Natural British Wool, Beach Parka in Navy Melton/Recycled Polytech, Roll Neck in Green Tweed Knit, Duke Pant in Navy Brushed Polytech.
Baseball Hat in Brown Brisbane Cord, Kyoto Work Jacket in Charcoal Stripe Blanket Wool Mix, Roll Neck in Brown Tweed Knit, Duke Pant in Sand Brushed Polytech.
