Universal Works’ AW26 fabric guide offers a better way into the collection than its jazz theme. Broad eight-wale cord has a soft pile; the flocked cotton chambray is designed to wear through gradually, exposing more of the underlying fabric. Its Lucca suiting uses tonal yarns for a subtle marl. Those are three materially different ways to give a simple jacket or trouser depth without loud branding.
The flocking’s gradual change is attractive if you enjoy patina; it is a drawback if you want a surface that stays uniform. This is a collection discovery, not a size-verified purchase recommendation. See the fabric close-ups · Collection.
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Universal Works’ olive flock chambray, from its AW26 fabric guide.