09-02-2023
The MICHELIN Guide and Lafont unveil new chef jackets designed by Louis-Marie de Castelbajac
Since 2022, the MICHELIN Guide and Lafont have partnered together to provide chefs honored by the Guide with the famous embroidered professional jackets
Two new exclusive lines of professional clothing, including two jackets, created by designer Louis-Marie de Castelbajac, were presented
The jackets will be presented to the winners at the MICHELIN Guide France 2023 Ceremony in Strasbourg on March 6
This collection was designed exclusively by the French designer Louis-Marie de Castelbajac.
In addition to its technical clothing lines, and tributes to its historical designs, since 2019, Lafont has collaborated with French designer Louis-Marie de Castelbajac, who brings a very original graphic touch. Respecting both heritage and tradition, the fashion designer had no hesitation in adding an impertinent and poetic touch.
Two new jackets: "André" and "Ursa Major"
The first jacket, named "André" as a tribute to André Michelin, co-founder of the Group of the same name, plays mischievously with tire conventions: on a minimalist background, reminiscent of fencing jackets, the chevrons are a nod to tire prints, and the subtle stitching remind one of a certain Bibendum. The André jacket will be given to the chefs of the new One- and Two-Star MICHELIN France 2023 award winners and will be available to professionals on the Lafont e-shop.
The "Ursa Major" capsule has been designed exclusively for the MICHELIN Guide France 2023 Ceremony, which will celebrate French and European gastronomic talent. The unique jacket will be given to chefs from MICHELIN 3-Star restaurants in Europe who are invited to attend the ceremony, and to potential new recipients of the France 2023 Guide's highest distinction. For this event, Louis-Marie de Castelbajac played with the famous Big Dipper constellation, with its natural shape of a saucepan, to combine essential culinary equipment with high gastronomic standards. The embroidery for the "Ursa Major" range is entirely handsewn.
The distinctive embroidery in these two collections (the Big Dipper constellation and the stitching in homage to the world of Michelin tires) is sewn with a unique thread that reflects light in the dark.
Finally, to ensure that bold design goes hand in hand with high-quality technical performance, the fine-dining sector was consulted throughout the creation and design process in order to ensure that their basic needs and expectations were met.
Outfits to be presented at the MICHELIN Guide France 2023 Ceremony in Strasbourg
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