Probably our most personal blog post so far, written by our founder Mike. I don't think we have covered this question enough. I often ask myself the question why did I start this? Why a clothing brand? What is our mission? Ultimately, I try and live my life with a good balance of "success" as well as "enjoyment" / "fulfilment". I made the decision fairly late in life to focus on what I enjoy and am passionate about rather than what is going to make me money the fastest. Being creative and living via a 'small steps' approach has been great for me personally, helping me overcome adversity, helping me get over imposter syndrome, helping me realise just some of the goals...
Urban Creative Clothing's latest Autumn/Winter '23 drop has set a new benchmark for the brand, achieving the busiest month of sales ever to date. In mid October we began teasing a couple of the new designs, predominantly the addition of 'London' to our CREATE. hoody design and our brand new Creative Wormhole design and it was clear these would be well received from the comments and interaction on our social media. We have always wanted to merge streetwear with identity-led design and believe the sales reflect us achieving that with AW23. AW23 has seen the addition of several brand new products to the UC store. We wanted to provide garments that are relevant to the season, and therefore introduced 3 jackets into the collection...
At UC we represent creatives globally. For the millions of us out there, a large percentage of us will at some time or another have suffered mental health issues and challenges. This is no surprise, and at UC Clothing we firmly believe in the fact that while creatives are brilliant in so many ways, we are also more susceptible to vulnerability for a number of reasons. We thought it would be good to explore some of them in this blog post and hope to those who read it that it provides some guidance and awareness on the matter. 1. Sensitivity and Empathy Creatives often possess a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings and a deep sense of empathy. This...
In a world characterised by rapid technological advancements, ever-changing societal norms, and the relentless pursuit of efficiency, it's no surprise that keeping the creative fire burning inside you can be challenging. From the pressure to conform, the ever growing material life constantly advertised to us, to the reliance on social media and necessity to constantly push work and agendas online, this blog post delves into the reasons why it can be tough to be creative in the modern world but reasons why it is evermore important. Conformity One of the most potent obstacles to creativity is the pervasive culture of conformity that permeates modern society. From a young age, individuals are exposed to societal norms and expectations that often cast doubt on anything...
In the ever-evolving world of streetwear, Urban Creative Clothing has always been at about quality and identity for it's customers. The initial focus was very clear, do not grow too fast, spend time on seeking out the best partners and suppliers and create long lasting partnerships. With the foundations set, the focus has now shifted. We are now dedicated to expanding the product range so that creatives have access to an entire wardrobe. Choice and variety in garments alongside addition of multiple colour ways has proven extremely popular with our customers so far in our Spring / Summer 2023 collection. Our SMALL STEPS everyday essential T shirts are now available in 6 unique colours. We launched initially for Spring / Summer 2023 with the...
