Tired of the dull, drab aprons she wore as a line cook, Ellen Marie Bennett decided to devote herself to reimagining what kitchen wear could look like. Don't let the minimalist style fool you—crisp lines, lightweight fabric and cross-back comfort actually mean you can do more with it. And just because it looks clean doesn't mean you can't get dirty. Made from 100% buttery-soft cotton, it holds up as well in the washer and dryer as it does in the kitchen. The Smock is, in a word, effortless.
