Global Partner of the Michelin Guide

Michelin rated chef receiving a white Lafont chef coat with long sleeves, side vents, and officer collar.

Michelin Guide Partnership

Our partnership with The Michelin Guide represents Lafont's premium chef coats, encompassing styles specifically chosen for alignment with fine dining standards. These are meticulously constructed chef jackets reflecting French workwear heritage applied to contemporary culinary needs.

Embroidery

Wear the Standard of Excellence

The Michelin logo embroidered on chef coats carries specific meaning within the culinary community. It represents official recognition that the wearer operates at or pursues standards Michelin celebrates.

Chefs who've earned Michelin stars receive logo-embroidered jackets at awards ceremonies. These become treasured possessions, often framed after chefs move to new positions.

While official logo-embroidered jackets come only through the Guide's awards process, Lafont makes Michelin Selection chef coats available to the broader culinary community through authorized distributors.

This allows chefs pursuing Michelin standards to wear the same quality jackets without implying they've received stars.

The Mark of Culinary Distinction

For chefs who've earned Michelin recognition

Wearing Lafont continues the tradition established when they received their jacket at awards ceremonies. The coat represents membership in an elite community and serves as daily reminder of standards they must maintain. Many starred chefs outfit entire brigades in Lafont, creating visual cohesion while signaling they operate at the industry's highest level.

French Craftsmanship

A Symbol of the Craft

Modern executive jackets feature streamlined designs emphasizing tailored fits. Short-sleeve options provide relief in hot kitchens. Women's-specific cuts deliver proper fit for female culinary professionals.

Our line includes complementary pieces: kitchen pants engineered for comfort, aprons balancing protection with sophistication, and service attire for front-of-house teams at restaurants where aesthetics align.