Prato has been a centre for wool and textile production for generations. People here have a long history of taking wool, that already exists as fabrics or garments and breaking it back down into fibre and re-spinning into new yarns.

Our archive is more than a collection of old clothes. It is a library of ideas, built up over years of collecting garments and fabrics that continue to inspire the pieces we make today. Below, our Co-Founder David tells us more about the Two Button jacket, a softer, simpler version of a classic blazer.

Universal Works has been sold in Japan for 15 years. In that time, we have built long-standing relationships with shops, partners and customers who have supported us and helped introduce what we do to more people. We are still a small brand in a country with one of the richest clothing cultures in the world. That is not lost on us. So opening our first permanent home in Japan feels pretty special.