Percival vs Universal Works:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Universal Works had more branded searches than Percival among menswear brands in the United Kingdom. Universal Works had about 22,200 branded searches, while Percival had 9,700. Universal Works made up 3.2% of all menswear brand searches we track, and Percival accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about menswear brands, Percival and Universal Works each appeared in two of the three answers. Percival was mentioned before Universal Works in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Universal Works, about 2 searches for every 1 for Percival
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 3 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Percival, named ahead of Universal Works in 2 of 2 answers
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Top menswear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Percival and Universal Works were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Percival was listed before Universal Works in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Charles Tyrwhitt3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Reiss3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sunspel2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Universal Works2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Percival2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Private White V.C.2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Moss1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Suitsupply1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hawes & Curtis0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
T.M.Lewin0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best menswear brands in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy a good suit in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which British clothing brands are good for men in their 30s?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mens clothing”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“menswear”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.
Is Percival or Universal Works more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Percival and Universal Works by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 menswear brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Universal Works, Percival. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Charles Tyrwhitt | Moss | Hawes & Curtis | T.M.Lewin | Suitsupply | Sunspel | Universal Works | Hackett | Percival | Luke 1977 | Spoke | Reiss | Father Sons | Private White V.C. | Farah |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.7% | 17.1% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.9% | 16.5% | 11% | 6% | 3.3% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.44% | 0.65% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.5% | 15.9% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.42% | 0.69% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.2% | 21.5% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.86% | 0.92% | 0.7% | 0.72% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.7% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.91% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.66% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.3% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.93% | 1.2% | 0.33% | 0.69% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.3% | 18.5% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.91% | 1.2% | 0.49% | 0.76% |
| May 2026 | 48.3% | 17.7% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 1% | 0.31% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.8% | 17.9% | 8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.88% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.49% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.4% | 17.8% | 8% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.71% | 0.76% | 1.6% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.3% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 4% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.65% | 0.85% | 0.97% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.2% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.77% | 0.64% | 0.53% |
How has the Percival and Universal Works comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Universal Works was ahead of Percival in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Percival’s share of searches among menswear brands in the United Kingdom moved from 1.5% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.5K to 9.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Universal Works’ share of searches among menswear brands in the United Kingdom moved from 3.4% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom menswear brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Universal Works gained share of searches among menswear brands in the United Kingdom, from 2.7% to 3.2%.
In September 2026, Percival rose from 10th to 9th among menswear brands in the United Kingdom.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Percival’s and Universal Works’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Percival
2 branded search terms
- percival clothing
- percival menswear
Universal Works
1 branded search term
- universal works
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