Hedley & Bennett handmade aprons

A culinary e-shop that attracts the world’s best chefs

From butchers, bakers and bartenders to gourmets and gluttons, many a foodie has roundly rejoiced upon discovering Hedley & Bennett’s e-store specialising in colourful, high-quality kitchen aprons, chef coats and caps made from American canvas, European linens and Japanese selvedge denim.

The brainchild of former line cook Ellen Bennett, the collection has garnered a high-profile following among chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa, Momofuku’s David Chang and April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig, as well as Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo and Ludo Lefebvre of LA’s Trois Mec. But kings of domestic kitchens are catching on fast – becoming fans not only of details such as adjustable straps, lined pockets and graphic prints, but also of the monogramming customisation service too.

The site features over 40 styles: full aprons (from $85, second picture) made of graphite canvas and linen come in colours from rhubarb red with orange ties (first picture) and canary yellow with white ties to navy with pink and parsnip with navy. Shorter-style bistro aprons in reds, whites, blues and beige come in several lengths – from the 27” Commis ($70) to the 14” Tik Tak Mini ($67) – and all have practical bucket pockets. Tailored chef coats (from $120) in lightweight cotton or indigo chambray suit the at-home amateur who loves a theatrical approach. Every detail points to the fact that these garments are designed by a chef who understands the hot, messy workings of a kitchen.

For another e-cache of chic culinary gems, try Quitokeeto, or to craft the apotheosis of kitchen heaven, approach Smallbone of Devizes for a bespoke design kitchen.