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...
2024 has brought new goals for Urban Creative Clothing. 2023 was a year of finding our feet, of sureing up relationships with the right suppliers and partners, ensuring our quality over quantity approach and finding a formula for blending streetwear aesthetics with artistic expression. Plus new designs, lots of them, for the months and years to come in the brand's expansion. As we step into 2024, our most critical goal and challenge is growth. Reach. Making sure our products are put in front of as many people as possible. Social media will only take us so far, so we will be focusing on new ways to engage with the creative community alongside the online channels. What you can expect to see from us...
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...
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...
It is over half way through 2023 and the world of fashion has witnessed a transformation with a shift towards functional, comfortable and identity led streetwear. In an interconnected world where international travel has never been busier, and if you have been in a transport terminal of any kind you may have noticed how oversized, comfort led clothes such as loose fit shorts, Ts and hoods and full tracksuits have taken over the the travel wear game. For creative individuals who are constantly on the move, be it touring musicians, artists, or writers, finding the perfect streetwear that not only reflects their artistic essence but also caters to their travel demands can be a challenge. This is where Urban Creative...
