After the success of our first collaboration with Japanese footwear makers Flower Mountain, we renew our memberships to the fictional Dandelion Mountaineering Association, a slogan adopted by the brand, inspired by the blooming dandelions of Mount Fuji.

Novesta are back on our books after a short hiatus, and ten years after creating our very first footwear with them. Choose from the iconic Star Master in Ecru, Navy, Black and Olive, with military-inspired contrast stitching that echoes the simplicity of our first collection together. We also switched up the sole colour to Ecru, and added our signature UW gold canvas heel tape. Still just as wearable and workable as they were a decade ago.

Years ago, we would be hanging out huddled around a table in the pub—now, we are running 5Ks together instead. What started as a fun way to catch up with friends at local coffee shops and run clubs has grown into a series of events, the latest of which saw two brands and two running clubs bring people together through collaboration, community, and friendship.

Our friendship with Japanese bag makers master-piece began with mutual respect and a shared love for everyday objects that tell a story. This friendship continues with our second collaboration together. Merging design and functionality, these are pieces that borrow the best from both our worlds—taking the languages of master-piece and UW and translating those into something that represents us both.

We are excited to announce a new collaboration between Universal Works and respected Japanese bag makers, master-piece, for AW24. This capsule collection brings together both brands’ dedication to functional, everyday design, featuring a range of bags, jackets, and accessories.

We are excited to announce a collaborative project with our friends at Progress Running Club. Progress is a vibrant sports community and clothing store inspired by 80s running culture and founded by long-time friend of UW, Mark Batista. The club welcomes runners of all levels and promotes a sense of achievement with every step, values that are also integral to the Universal Works Sports and Social running group.

Following the success of our initial collaborative project, we couldn't resist reconnecting with certified masters of the laid-back moccasin, Yogi, for another joint venture that’s available for Spring/Summer '24.

We are very excited to announce a brand new collaboration with Yogi, certified masters of the laidback moccasin, now available for AW23.

We are very excited to announce a brand new collaboration with Yogi, certified masters of the laidback moccasin, now available for AW23.

We have come together with Japanese footwear brand, Flower Mountain to create a capsule collection of clothing and shoes as part of our Spring/Summer 2023 collection. 

Universal Works joins forces with K-Way®, the brand that created the innovative packable windbreaker jacket, to create a special "Festival Kit".

We’ve come together with legendary Finnish sportswear brand Karhu for a collaborative project, part of our ongoing Future Friendship series. This meeting of minds celebrates Karhu’s heritage and the UW philosophy of working with like-minded partners who share their authentic vision of peace, love and – in this case – sole!

For our most recent project with Japanese bicycle company tokyobike, we have taken the notion of inner-city cycling to a whole new level.  Rolling under the ‘Make Nice Things’ banner, this latest collab explores the pleasure of enjoying the journey. 

We are pleased to share the latest details of an ongoing collaborative project with Japanese courier company, Logiquest. Dating back to 2017, we continue our partnership with an updated working wardrobe, consisting of existing Universal Works styles that have been reimagined to fit the needs of Logiquest’s team.

Universal Works are pleased to announce a collaboration with Blackhorse Lane Ateliers as part of Universal Works ongoing Future Friendship Project. 

Once again, we have joined together with Slovakian footwear masters, Novesta, for what is our 8th collaboration and for SS22 we are releasing a capsule of bespoke camo print rubber sole shoes!

Thanks to a unique friendship with the HIP store in Leeds, Universal Works and Bundobust have come together to create a mini capsule collection and uniforms for the Bundobust team. 

As part of our latest SS21 collection, we have partnered with long-standing friends and cool Portuguese label La Paz, a brand with shared values of time-honoured designs combined with ‘Made In Portugal’ quality across jackets, jerseys and soft knits.

For AW20 we have come together with our friends at Sebago® for a special capsule collection.

We have come together again with Sebago® for a capsule collection for Spring-Summer 2020, with our take on: the 'Portland' boating shoe, the 'John' lace up sneaker and the 'Jack' slip on.

When adidas called it did not take us long to say yes to working on a project with them. adidas, of course, is a big global brand and make some great products, but it was more about the reasons they asked us and their commitment to the project that impressed us most.

Our friends and stockists GOODHOOD are launching a capsule collection in collaboration with Joy Division, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the bands iconic 1979 album Unknown Pleasures.

A collaboration born out of love that spans decades, the Universal Works x Birkenstock collection for men launching this spring, will be available in two styles: The classic Boston and the Zurich. Both models have been given a contemporary and tonal update by Universal Works, whilst ensuring the timeless Birkenstock quality and legendary comfort is kept at the core.

We have partnered with iconic American footwear brand G.H. Bass & Co. to create two styles reflecting the core design values of both brands.

The UW take on the 1950's P.F. Flyers staple, The Centre.Constructed in a luxe heavyweight suede featuring yellow detailing, available in both the Hi and Lo silhouette.

Our relationship with Novesta started in 2015 after a meeting in New York where Novesta suggested we collaborate with them. Later that year we needed footwear for our Spring Summer ’16 presentation, which they supplied. It seemed the ideal opportunity to take them up on their offer to collaborate.

Our Novestas for SS17 continue the military tones of the 'Revolution' using canvas uppers and all-over olive and navy colourways. We’ve also added our spin on the classic white sneaker with the natural ecru. 

This season we’ve upped our game, producing four minimalist colourways from Burel Wool, a Portuguese felt fabric known for its water resistance and durability. Burel is a premium textile manufacturer based in the mountainous Serra da Estrela region of Portugal, an area known for its felt making knowledge that has been passed down for generations.

We are excited to unveil a special project we’ve been working on with Barbour. For this project we looked at three of Barbour’s classic bags, reworking them with needs of contemporary man in mind.

PEACE.LOVE.SOUL is a project by Universal Works and Satta about peace, love, and soul. Offered to a select international group of stores, the project is about global connections, the people around the world who love Satta and ourselves.

This Saturday we are launching a special sneaker with American running veterans Saucony Originals, with our Shadow OG “Work” Pack.

You must have seen it by now… We’ve teamed up with Norman Walsh Footwear to rework their archive Ensign sneaker.

Through a shared passion for the outdoors, honest tradition and modern functionality we've teamed up with Millican to create four new bags.