"In Rocks We Trust." The tone is set. When Topologie, born from a passion for climbing, meets Universal Works, rooted in British workwear heritage, the result is an authentic and flawlessly executed collaboration.

Inspired by 1970s climbing culture, when function prevailed over style, this capsule collection delivers garments and accessories designed for both urban and wild exploration. A seamless fusion that reflects the kind of dynamic projects championed and presented at the Clothette showroom.

The Meeting of Two Worlds

This collaboration draws its strength from the complementary identities of two distinctive brands.

• Universal Works is a contemporary clothing label founded in 2009 by David Keyte. The brand builds collections around fit and timeless design, inspired by British workwear heritage and countercultures. An approach that values craftsmanship and meaningful collaborations.

  
  

• Topologie, established in 2018 through the encounter of French and Japanese climbing enthusiasts, merges the pragmatic aesthetic of climbing gear with Franco-Japanese sophistication. Its signature concept, the Wares System™, offers near-infinite modularity through hundreds of interchangeable bag and strap combinations.

Their union results in a collection that translates genuine utility through a contemporary lens.

A Complete Capsule: Apparel and Accessories

The collection unfolds in two main chapters, combining the best of both worlds.

Apparel: Workwear Heritage Revisited
In tribute to the practicality of the era, the capsule offers textile pieces that reinterpret the classics. These include plaid shirts and rugby shirts in retro colors, enhanced with emblematic patches, all revisited with the technical precision and sense of detail characteristic of both brands.

Accessories: The Wares System™
Modularity sits at the heart of the accessory offering.

The Bags: A comprehensive range of functional bags is presented, from the Phone Sacoche for everyday essentials to the Chalk Bag (a reimagined climbing magnesium pouch), alongside the Musette and Bottle Sacoche. The Helmet Bag — a contemporary take on the military carryall — and the Summit Duffle, a transformable travel bag available in Small, Medium, and Large, complete this versatile lineup.

The Straps and Add-Ons: Interchangeability is ensured through a curated selection of straps, including the quilted Puffer Strap, the 8.0mm Rope Strap inspired by climbing ropes, and the 10mm Rope Loop. A phone strap adapter integrates smartphones seamlessly into the ecosystem.

The collection has been available since October 8. Accessories (Wares System™ bags and straps) are offered online and through a selection of retailers, while the apparel is exclusively distributed within a curated network of stores.

Clothette is proud to represent dynamic brands like Topologie, continuously reinventing themselves through inspiring projects. Collaborations of this nature present valuable opportunities for retailers to offer exclusive products while telling a compelling story in-store.

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