Fall’s Designer Fashion Shows Add Style To Reality Television

The scope of reality television covers topics ranging from coupledom to crime, and in between these contrasts of love and war await an array of programs dedicated to the world of popular fashion. Every year, hopefuls intent on creating the next line of popular designer handbags or models vying for the chance to promote the latest trends by top designers Chanel or Gucci find a home on reality television. Today, Rodeo Drive Resale, online retailer of fashion designers Louis Vuitton, Hermes and more, takes a look at three shows packed with personality and luxury style.

1)    Class Is In Session: On August 24, former Fendi and Yves Saint Laurent model Tyra Banks will premiere the 19th season of the popular series, America's Next Top Model. The show, in which women compete for a chance at entering the modeling industry, is getting a fresh spin, as America's Next Top Model: College Edition will feature participants who have enrolled or completed some form of advanced education. In addition, the show will be more interactive, as fans of the show will be able to vote on their favorite model through social media.

2)    Get Ready To Rock: Across the pond, Styled to Rock hits UK television later this month. The 10-part series, executive-produced by pop star Rihanna, chronicles a group of young British designers competing for a chance to create a stage outfit for 24-year-old singer. "I've always loved fashion," Rihanna confessed in the show's debut trailer. "Fashion has helped shape me into the artist that I am today." The "Umbrella" singer will also offer nuggets of advice along the way, and will be joined on camera by Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, British designer Henry Holland and stylist Lysa Cooper, who will serve as mentors to the 12 competitors.

3)    There's No Place Like Home: Returning to television on October 9 is House of Style, the popular fashion series which first premiered on MTV in 1989. During its 11-year run, the show highlighted notable designers such as Marc Jacobs, Chanel and Betsey Johnson as well as young stars that would go on to be major Hollywood players including Will Smith and Winona Ryder. Though the show has been gone for quite some time (it ended in 2000), it returned for a single episode in 2009, and MTV promises its 2012 reboot will offer viewers even more Style than its predecessor. "The idea of the new House of Style is that it runs on all of our platforms. MTV is a fully multi-media company. You'll see it on television, on the web, on our aps," said Dave Sirulnick from MTV. "Not a lot of people are looking to consume 20-minute television shows on their phones. At least not yet. We want to make it really accessible for our audiences. Pieces will get windowed on to television, with the notion of the ability to a longer form programming style. The documentary is a long form piece."

As Top Model unveils its latest season, Rihanna lends her talents to the small screen, and MTV revives one of its mor fashion jackets e popular shows among fashion lovers, fans of reality television should rest assured that, no matter which program they choose, they will be watching in style.

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Alo M1004 Men’s Short-Sleeve Colorblock T-Shirt - 15% Discount - No Minimum

Alo M1004 Men's 4.3 oz. Short-Sleeve Colorblock T-Shirt, regularly priced at $24.82 is now on sale for $21.09 with no minimum from 9/02/12 thru 9/09 at Crooked Brook.

The M1004 is made of 4.3 oz., 100% polyester birdseye knit jacquard with contrast insets at raglan sleeve seams for mobility. This T-shirt has cover stitching along armhole seams, double needle stitching throughout and a self-fabric collar.

The M1004 T-shirt wicks moisture away and an anti-microbial treatment that fights odor-causing bacteria. The Colorblock panels on the M1004 help to accentuate embellishments such as a printed or embroidered logo.

Polyester performance T-shirts help improve physical performance by supporting the body's natural temperature regulating mechanism. Unlike cotton T-shirts that trap moisture and become heavy and clingy, polyester performance T-shirts pull perspiration away from skin and transport it to the surface of the shirt, where it evaporates rapidly. They work great in hot weather, but they're also a great choice in cooler temperatures, since they won't become damp and chilly like cotton shirts can.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Colors: White/Grey/Slate, Black/White/Grey, Grey/White/Slate, Leaf/Slate/Grey, Navy/Grey/Orange, Pacific/Grey/Navy, Red/Grey/Slate, Royal/Grey/Navy, Slate/Grey/White, Steel Blue/Navy/Grey

About T-Shirts

The t-shirt evolved from undergarments used in the 19th century, through cutting the one-piece "union suit" underwear into separate top and bottom garments, with the top long enough to tuck under the waistband of the bottoms. By the Great Depression, the t-shirt was often the default garment to be worn when doing farm or ranch chores, as well as other times when modesty called for a torso covering but conditions called for lightweight fabrics.

T-shirts, with and without buttons, were adopted by miners and stevedores during the late 19th century as a convenient covering for hot environments.

T-shirts, as a slip-on garment without buttons, originally became popular in the United States when they were issued by the U.S. women's jackets Navy during or following the Spanish American War. These were a crew-necked, short-sleeved, white cotton undershirt to be worn under a uniform. It became common for sailors and Marines in work parties, the early submarines, and tropical climates to remove their uniform "jacket", wearing (and soiling) only the undershirt.

Named the t-shirt due to the shape of the garment's outline, it soon became popular as a bottom layer of clothing for workers in various industries, including agriculture. The t-shirt was easily fitted, easily cleaned, were made in various colors and patterns and inexpensive, and for this reason it became the shirt of choice for young boys.

Basic t-shirts are staples in the promotional products industry and it is important that vendors understand their client's budget and needs right from the start. A vendor's presentation should always include at least three levels of basic T-shirts so customers can see and feel the differences. 50/50 t-shirts are a great value; their low price and durability from the blend of cotton and polyester make them a customer favorite. However, 100% cotton t-shirts offer the softness and comfort many customers want for their promotional pieces. When looking for a substantial and ultra soft t-shirt, 100% ringspun cotton t-shirts are the way to go.

Although the most popular method of printing t-shirts is screen printing, Crooked Brook t-shirts are printed using Direct To Garment Printing (DTG) which is the process of using inkjet printers to print an image directly onto t-shirts without the use of screens like with screen printing, which requires a lot of setup e.g., creating screens for each color. In addition, DTG printing uses eco-friendly, water soluble ink, unlike some screen printing methods that layer Plastisol (a suspension of PVC particles in a plasticizer) on top of the t-shirt. The only requirement for DTG printing is for the image to be high resolution, resulting in photograph quality printing with no setup fee or minimums for custom t-shirts.

About Crooked Brook

Crooked Brook is a unit of the atelier division of an art studio that offers full service apparel design, pattern making, sample making, private-label small lot production, direct-to garment printing and embroidery. Since 1989, they've built a strong reputation of providing top-notch apparel designs, patterns, fit and production samples for many brand name catalogs and retailers, as well as wardrobe and costumes for movies, television and theater.

All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are proudly made to order in the U.S.A.

In addition, Crooked Brook offers:

Chef knives, custom and made to order men's and women's chef coats, casino, spa, resort, hotel, chef and restaurant uniforms as well as alumni chef jackets for the Culinary Institute of America. Custom and made to order men's and women's embroidered lab jackets, uniforms and scrubs for nursing, medical, dental, scientific, engineering, technology & healthcare professionals.

Custom and made to order apparel and accessories for men, women and children, including but not limited to: suits, shirts, Hawaiian shirts, pants, vests, dresses, skirts, gowns, jeans, boxer shorts, martial arts and yoga outfits.

Sewing buttons and fabric by the yard: Ripstop, Organic Cotton Twill, Gabardine, Seersucker, Denim and Supima? Gabardine.

Promotional products, items, decorated apparel and accessories, such as; jackets, hats, fleece jackets, polo shirts, fleece blankets, sweatshirt blankets, shirts, hoodies, golf shirts, t-shirts, tote bags, sweatshirts and aprons that can be customized with the following apparel decorating methods:

Embroidery
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Direct to Garment Printing (DTG)
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With a design studio in New York City, (the fashion and gastronomic capital of the world) and a production facility in Utica, New York, they've garnered international brand name recognition as the maker of the "World's Highest Quality Chef Jackets?".

Crooked Brook ships worldwide. Hours of operations are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST, seven days a week. Reach them at (315) 733-1992 to learn more.

Ducky Doolittle Will Offer Three Workshops at the Museum of Sex in October

The Museum of Sex is excited to welcome back sex educator Ducky Doolittle for three unique workshops at the Museum in October. Author of the book, "Sex with the Lights On: 200 Illuminating Sex Questions Answered," Ducky has spent the last two decades working in the field of sexuality and she is a certified emergency room Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Counselor. Ducky will be teaching the following three popular workshops in the Museum's Aphrodisiac Bar:

POP HIS ROCKET
We'll be straight up with you. This is a blow job class. Super fun and loaded with tips and techniques that will blow his mind. So sit down, prepare to be titillated and have a great time. And while you are there, having a great time talking about blowjobs with Ducky Doolittle, prepare to be transformed in other ways as well. With more than 20 years of sexual research behind her, Ducky has proven men are sexually deeper and far more beautiful than the world gives them credit for.
Date:         Wednesday, October 10, 2012 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:     Museum Aphrodisiac Bar
Cost:         $25.00
Tickets:        http://museum.museumofsex.com/ai1ec_event/pop-his-rocket-october-2012/?instance_id=5658

GIRL 'GASM
Oh la la! Women are a deep pool of pleasure and Ducky Doolittle is here to teach you how to swim. She will demystify the female body, from erogenous zones, to the vulva, clit, G spot, female ejaculation, pelvis muscles and even anal pleasure. Together we'll compare ancient Eastern knowledge, current scientific data, personal discoveries, tips & techniques and send you home with a wealth of orgasmic knowledge and resources. Walk away understanding why some touches deliver amazing stimulation and how to draw deeper orgasmic responses. This workshop is for women and lovers of women.
Date:        Thursday, October 11, 2012 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:     Museum Aphrodisiac Bar
Cost:         $25.00
Tickets:        http://museum.museumofsex.com/ai1ec_event/girl-gasm-october-2012/?instance_id=5657

SEX TECH: THE JOY OF SEX TOYS
As far back as 500BC we have evidence of phallic factories in Greece. They were exporting dildos all across the Mediterranean and using olive oil as a personal lubricant. In China th women's coats ey boiled a tubular plant to harden it into a tool for sex play. It was called The Cantonese Groin. Ben wa balls (yes, the kind you may have read about in 50 Shade of Grey) Have been around for centuries in all parts of Asia. But sex toys have come a long way in our age of personal electronics. So what is the best sex toy? For you, for your lover, for the two of you under the covers? We'll you on a guided tour of the very best products; their history, design, healthy & wellness, hygiene factors, affordability and orgasmic potential.
Date:        Thursday, October 18, 2012 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:     Museum Aphrodisiac Bar
Cost:         $25.00    
Tickets:        http://www.mosexstore.com/browse.cfm/event-sex-tech-10-18-12/4,596.html

About the Museum of Sex
The Mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and present the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. In its exhibitions, programs and publications, the Museum of Sex is committed to opening discourse and exchange and to bringing to the public the best in current scholarship. The Museum's permanent collection of over 15,000 artifacts is comprised of works of art, photography, clothing and costumes, technological inventions historical ephemera and an extensive multimedia library. With a newly redesigned Fifth Avenue retail store and a sexy aphrodisiac bar, the Museum of Sex is constantly evolving and has no plans to slow down. http://www.museumofsex.com

For more information contact:
Jim O'Shea
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joshea(at)museumofsex(dot)com

Diamond Nexus Hosts Milwaukee Ladies Night Event On Oct. 19th, 2012

Ladies are invited to the Aloft Hotel in Milwaukee from 7-10pm for a night filled with pampering with free spa stations set up courtesy of Roots Salon and fashion displays from Fred Boutique.

Diamond Nexus will also be offering women 30% off their full collection of stud earrings. Miss Pole fitness will be donating a six week class giveaway. Ladies will receive complimentary champagne at the door and sweet treats from Neufangled Desserts.

"We are so excited to be hosting a ladies night here in Milwaukee. There are going to be some amazing giveaways and games planned that will also be on site with proceeds benefitting the Susan B. Komen Foundation," stated Christina Waller, Diamond Nexus Event Coordinator.

"As a grand finale, we will be drawing for a Grand Prize Winner, who will receive a complete makeover package for two. This includes two people getting an entire day of luxury, with spa and salon services from Roots, clothes from Fred Boutique and jewelry from Diamond Nexus," commented Waller.

Aloft Hotel is located at 1230 Old World 3rd Street in Milwaukee, WI. The event runs from 7-10 pm and admission is free.

Diamond Nexus was founded in 2004 with the purpose of bringing to the public the powerful benefits of the lab-created diamond simulant revolution. They have over 250,0 women's jackets 00 customers worldwide that have awarded them an "A+" rating with the BBB, and are the ninth largest online jewelry retailer in America according to the 2011 IR500 list. For two years in a row brides from The Knot have selected them as their Best of Jeweler. Diamond Nexus currently has two retail locations: their flagship store at Woodfield Mall in suburban Chicago, Illinois, and a second store at Mayfair Mall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2009 the company was named the official jeweler and crown maker of the Miss Universe Organization as part of NBC/Universal's "Green is Universal" environmental initiative.

Donald Carroll Named MVP Health Care Ultimate Game Changer

As part of MVP Health Care's fall brand campaign, MVP asked the community "Who Inspires You?" and received more than 150 nominations and 40,000 votes in our quest to find the Ultimate Game Changer. The contest—which was looking for people who make a significant difference in their communities by making them better, healthier places to live—concluded with an event on Saturday, November 10, honoring the top ten finalists and naming the Ultimate Game Changer.

Donald Carroll of Batavia, NY is the grand prize winner in the Ultimate Game Changer contest. Don, who is battling inoperable cancer of the stomach and esophagus, was not able to travel to Clifton Park for the event, but was there in spirit.

Don, who was orphaned at the age of five, said that the kindness of family, friends and strangers deeply moved him as a child and young adult, motivating him to "pay it forward" by sending local kids to summer camp, raising money to buy underprivileged kids toys and clothing at Christmas and funding college scholarships at Genesee Community College.

"I strongly believe all of us become who we are because of life experiences and the way we react to those experiences," Don said in a statement read by a friend at the event. "We can pick up the ball and run with it, or we can fumble our way through life. I chose to run."

Don and his former sixth grade teacher, Jerry Foster, who nominated him, have each won $1,000. Jerry plans to donate his prize money to the cancer support fund established to help Don with his medical and other financial obligations.

"I nominated Don because I've had the opportunity to see him grow from a quiet, shy sixth grader to a humble, compassionate man," said Jerry, who taught Don at Oakfield-Alabama Central School in Oakfield, NY. "I know of no one who believes more in 'paying it forward' than Don. I have always believed in Santa. His nickname is Don."

"All of the game changer finalists are examples of the kinds of everyday heroes MVP wanted to celebrate," said Denise Gonick, MVP's President of Operations. "Don's story, especially, is wonderfully inspiring. Despite all the hardship in his life and, now, his illness, Don has never stopped giving back and paying it forward. It's a reminder that wherever you are, whoever you are, you can make a difference."

At the awards dinner, MVP also celebrated the winner of its employee game changer contest, Laura Robinson, a team leader in MVP's Customer Care Center in Schenectady. The company's internal contest recognized employees who embrace working as team, go above and beyond to deliver excellence, make a difference in other employees' day-to-day lives and inspire others through their roles at MVP. Laura won an iPad loaded with wellness apps.

The Ultimate Game Changer Contest invited kids age 13 and over and adults in New York and Vermont to nominate someone they felt is making a significant contribution to their local community.

"We loved the 'game changer' theme because it resonates so we women's coats ll with our Generation Go brand," Gonick said.

MVP's Generation Go is about helping kids and families get moving, eat better and have fun. Find out more about Generation Go and see photos from the Game Changer awards dinner on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MVPGenerationGo.

The top 10 finalists in the Ultimate Game Changer contest were determined by online voting at http://www.MVPgamechanger.com and the winner was chosen by a panel of distinguished judges.

MVP would like to thank the judges:

•     Sara Wiseman, Promotions Manager at Radio Disney;
•     Jodie Fitz, healthy food blogger and creator of the Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club;
•     Todd Scheske, a pro cyclist, who started the MVP Health Care Elite Cycling team back in 2002;
•     Joy Dubin Grossman of RunVermont;
•     Gary Gait, lacrosse legend and coach of the Syracuse University's women's lacrosse team; and
•     Abby Wambach, Olympic gold medalist and five-time winner of the title of U.S. Female Soccer Athlete of the Year.

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About MVP Health Care
Founded in 1983, MVP Health Care is a community-focused, not-for-profit health insurer serving members in the states of New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. Through its operating subsidiaries, MVP Health Care provides fully-insured and self-funded employer health benefits plans, dental insurance, and ancillary products, such as flexible-spending accounts, to more than 650,000 members. For more information, visit http://www.mvphealthcare.com.

Give Them a Hand: Preventing Workplace Hand Lacerations

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 250,000 serious hand, finger and wrist injuries occur in the private industry annually. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also estimates that approximately 111,000 workers with hand and finger injuries lose days away from work annually - second only to back strain and sprain.

Hand injuries are no light matter, especially in industries where hand tools play a predominant role in the day-to-day operations of a business. In fact, OSHA statistics indicate that more than 10 percent of all on-the-job injuries involve the use or misuse of hand tools. While hand tools are common, many workers do not appreciate the possibility of injury when using them.

Researchers at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, in collaboration with colleagues at the Harvard School of Public Health, conducted a study of occupational acute hand injuries. The risk of a hand injury was significantly elevated when working with equipment, tools, or work pieces not performing as expected, when using a different work method to do a task, doing an unusual task, being distracted, and/or rushed.

When addressing the task of reducing the risk of lacerations, employers should consider two elements: the tools and the person using the tool. While the use of tools, such as box cutters or utility knives, can and does heighten the risk of injury in the workplace, it's most often the worker's behavior that contributes to the injury. Nothing can replace solid training with hand tools to help prevent future injuries, as well as an attitude of vigilance when enforcing workplace safety.

To begin, employers and managers should ensure that the workplace environment has been made as safe as possible. Equipment and products should be inspected for sharp hazards on a regular basis. Managers should also eliminate, pad, or guard edges and surfaces that present a risk to employees. Above all, good housekeeping and organization should be maintained at all times.

When it comes to tools, employers and managers should also do their homework when it comes to providing hand tools to their employees. Workers should be provided with a variety of hand tools of which they can try out. After a trial period, employers can get feedback on which tools operate the best and those that were not as useful. Employers can then make informed choices on which tools will be most functional in the workplace.

It's also important for employers to consider what personal protective equipment (PPE) will be most suitable for workers. For instance, managers should provide employees with suitable sheaths or belts for those workers who need to move around carrying knives. Additional PPE for those working with knives include footwear, gloves, gauntlets, and aprons.

The third piece of the puzzle to a safe workplace is the employee. Worker behavior, training and understanding of hand tool safety is imperative to reducing incidences of injury. Firstly, it should be clear to workers which knives are the proper choice for cutting operations. Additionally, all employees should receive at least basic training on the correct way to use, carry, store, clean and maintain a safety knife. Knives should be kept sharp and regularly inspected for damage or wear. Above all, other implements should not be substituted for the use of a hand knife, and safety knives must be maintained in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

Safety Knife Tips:
Select the right tool for job. For tools equipped with a guard, ensure it is in place and working correctly
Choose tools that fit the hand and body and are comfortable to use. Discard broken tools. Use tools correctly - push knife away from body. Keep hands and/or other body parts away from the point of operation. Use a tool box or tool belt to carry tools and keep sharp or pointed edges away from body
Avoid using excessive force or awkward postures when cutting with a knife.

When accidents do unfortunately occur, responding to the injury in a timely manner is, of course, mandatory. But first, employers need to take a little inventory to ensure their first aid services are adequate and that the proper training has been provided. First aid training courses should include instruction in general and workplace hazard-specific knowledge and skills. OSHA suggests that when setting up first aid services within a company, it's a good idea to appoint a person who will be responsible for choosing the types and amounts of first aid supplies, and for maintaining those supplies. The first aid contact should ensure that first aid supplies are adequate, reflect the kinds of injuries that occur, and are stored in an area where they are available for emergency access.

When it comes to first aid treatment for hand lacerations, the person treating the injured employee must first protect themselves against infection through contact with the injured employee's bodily fluids. Any equipment, clothing or surfaces contaminated with blood must be cleaned by a person train women's coats ed in the proper cleaning and disposal methods per the company's bloodborne pathogen transmission prevention policy.

For treating minor cuts, the cut should be washed with mild soap and water. Direct pressure should be applied to stop any bleeding. Follow up with an antibacterial ointment to coat and protect the wound. Once the wound has stopped bleeding, cover it with a bandage that will not stick to the injury. Based on the severity of the wound, outside medical treatment may be required.

Employers concerned with providing their employees with the most effective cutting tools should seriously consider purchasing one of the many available styles of safety knives.

Chef Uniforms The Importance of Looking Professional

In today's modern world, getting a job as a cook may or may not be hard. Of course, that does depend on what type of job you would be interested in and what type of degrees the company is interested in. Whether you work in the neighborhood McDonalds or the state bank, you usually still have a uniform that you must wear. Take a chef's uniform for instance.

For example, when you go to a restaurant and see the chefs cooking they are usually wearing a pair of white pants with a white lab coat and one of those long white hats on their head. No, they do not wear uniforms just to look funny, but because it is a requirement! It is a time-honored tradition, and every chef wears his or her chef uniform with pride. After a chef gets the job at the restaurant that he had wished for, the first thing that is talked about is the uniform that he or she is required to wear. It is always white, and always prestigious.

Depending on where you are hired to work, the restaurant may supply your uniform for you or you might just have to buy it. One of the reasons that you might be given a uniform by the restaurant would be because it may be specially made for employees. It might have the restaurant name, sign and maybe even the motto. Another reason for the employer to furnish chefs uniform is to make sure that all the uniforms are the same. You can't go out somewhere and buy something like that. Usually the chef's uniform and the waitresses' uniform's will be similar in a way, but will have their differences.

If you are planning on being a chef, always make sure that your chef's uniform stays clean. It is very unsanitary if you washed your uniform every two weeks knowing that you are around food the whole day. If you are a chef and you come out of the kitchen to go use the restroom wearing a uniform that has Wednesday's mashed potatoes and gravy that someone ordered, you are not going to be driving people to the restaurant.

The same rule applies to wearing a chef's uniform that is stained. Customers have a certain image of a chef, and a stained and dirty chef uniform does not fit the picture. The only thing you will be driving them towards is their car so they can go as far away as possible from your restaurant. This is definitely going to be a problem, your restaurant will not get that much business and it might even possibly go out of business.

Your chef's uniform is not the only thing that you should make sure stays clean. The restaurant itself has a great impact on your business and amount of pleased customers you have. This is also another way to either have the ability to attract customers or bugs. Keep the restaurant clean for the customers and the employees.

A chef uniform was designed with a purpose. The jacket is double breasted, so it can be turned inside out if there too many stains are on it. The jacket itself is made out of a double layer of cotton so it can insulate the chefs' body against the incredible heat from the stove or from the spill or splatters that may occur throughout the day. The cloth covered knotted buttons can handle a lot of washes and the frequent bumps with the hot pots and handles and heavy equipment.

Even the pants to a chef's uniform have a purpose other than being completely unattractive. The pattern on the pants of chefs uniform is called hounds tooth. It is a tiny black and white square pattern and it is great for hiding stains of any kind.

In past kitchens of the past, a chef would wear a neckerchief to catch the sweat that would pour off of them in the sweltering kitchens. Today, they are worn for aesthetic reasons. They give a chef uniform a more finished look.

The traditional chefs hat is called a toque blanche. It is the most distinguishing feature about the chef uniform. Chefs uniforms were originally gray, and made of regular material.

They can be traced back to the eighteenth century. Chef Careme, a famous chef of the time, decided to redesign the uniforms of all chefs. He designed them in the color white, thinking that it denoted cleanliness. He made them double-breasted and made of cotton. All of these idea were his. The hat sizes were originally made according to the position of the kitchen help. The chefs wore the tall hats and the rest of the kitchen cooks wore the shorter hats. A true torque has one hundred folds in it and has been rumored that because chef Careme could cook eggs one hundred different ways.

The traditional chef's uniform is a standard women's coats online for the chefs' profession, but it is not a law. As far back as the mid 1980's, chefs have been wearing their own form of clothing. Some chefs frown on these new-style uniforms as non-professional. They are proud of their chef uniform, and have worked very hard to be able to wear it.

Years of hard work at the culinary academy and then years of back breaking work perfecting their art have earned them the right to be critical. It is more of a respect feeling that they have toward the uniform and all that it signifies to wear it. They feel that by changing the uniform, it is defiling it in some way.

A chef's uniform is a very special article of clothing. Some feel that those who change the design of their own uniforms are somehow dishonoring the memory of the chefs before them that had dedicated their lives to creating culinary masterpieces. The time tested chefs uniform will continue to be the standard dress for all chefs, but there will always be rebel in the mix.