Universal Works Autumn Winter 22

This celebration of ‘the journey’ rings true for UW. ‘The New Walk Culture’ kickstarts the AW22 season with a call for us all to fling open the door, grab some layers and get roaming. It chimes hard with the late Alfred Wainright saying, “There’s no such thing as bad weather - only unsuitable clothing.” A philosophy of preparation and optimism, it was a great place to start when putting the seasonal mood board together. Appreciating the process aligns with Universal Works' mantra for design, which is summed up in a straightforward sentence: Keep moving, keep improving, keep learning. Shapes for the season have all the recognisable UW hallmarks, with some urban rambling-friendly additions peppered throughout the collection. Most fabrics tick the UW signature credentials, with sturdy twills, easy-wearing fleeces and trusty checks. But now (more than ever before), there’s a considered and serious move towards the use of recycled, organic and sustainable raw materials. These updates, along with standout paisley corduroy, inside-out-outerwear shells, dense (but flexible) recycled wools, waxed camo cotton and recycled nylons give the autumn/winter collection a welcome burst of modern energy. Sand, Cumin, Navy, Olive, Orange and Forest Green are an ode to the great outdoors, the place this seasonal journey first began.