Carmy from The Bear via Mr. Porter

If you’ve been keeping your finger on the pulse of the fashion scene lately (or merely have a Hulu subscription), you’ve probably heard the buzz about what’s being dubbed as “Chefcore”. It’s part of the reason why your crush is posting thirst pics of Jeremy Allen White on her Instagram stories, and why polyurethane hospital-aid-looking clogs are being worn by some of the most stylish people on the planet. The chef’s uniform itself has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century and has evolved over the years to reflect the changes in the culinary world and society at large.

Much has been said about the shirts worn by Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy on The Bear so I won’t rehash it here. But I did want to touch on the allure of the white shirt, and the two brands that have been in the spotlight recently.

In an environment laden with sauce and grease, it is surprising that the white tee has become part of the chefcore line-up. Just look at the lead picture of this article – the chef next to Bourdain wears a white tee (albeit printed). Truth be told, logic doesn’t prevail here. The plain white tee is simply undeniable and it wins in this nook of fashion, too.

Located in the Swabian Alps of southwestern Germany, Merz b. Schawnen is renowned for its “simply good” basics, and known for its unique fabrics and vintage touch. They utilize rare 100-year-old loopwheelers (circular knitting machines) for production. This traditional manufacturing process allows them to create garments with a distinctive character and quality.

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