Today is a very special day. Today is the day that we launch our 'cheekiest' collaboration, yet! The Limited Edition Gray Malin X Hedley & Bennett Nude Beach Apron has arrived. If you or your lovah like to heat things up in the kitchen, then it's an absolute must-have-right-now kind of item.
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Oh wait..sorry, now back to the launch and the story behindhow it ALL came together. First, please allow me to introduce you to Ellen, who is the badass owner of Hedley & Bennettand pretty much the best apron maker in the business.
If youenjoy eating out at the best restaurants in your city, there's a very good chance the chef's and their teams are wearing Hedley & Bennett's durable yet stylish aprons.
When Ellen and I first met, weimmediately connected on so many things, both personally and professionally. Sharing a spirit for entrepreneurship, weboth knew early that the traditional path to success was not really what our future held. Rather, Ellen and Ipaved the way for ourselvesand created niche namesake brands, both of which are based in Los Angeles and create products that are near and dear to ourhearts.
Oh, and did I mention, we both really enjoy having lots of fun and infusing that into our work as much as possible?!
The GrayMalinxHedley& Bennett Nude Beach Apron is a perfect reflection of both of our brand's sense of joyand enthusiasm for making the most out of the every day. Inspired by myphotograph,_Barcelona Nude Beach_, Ellen and Iworked together to translate the'cheekiness' (pun intended)of theprint onto a custom Hedley & Bennett apron. The result is awearable piece of artmade from American canvas, adjustable straps and well-placed pocketsfit for the busiest of chef's.
Hungry, yet?
What I love most about this collaboration is all of the fun conversations it's going to ignite in kitchens! Or...perhaps at your next BBQ?
I can't wait to start hearing the stories because you know there will be some. Want to start creating your own? See more on the apron, it's up on the site, right now!
Also, Ellen and I are going to be hosting a fun giveaway starting tomorrow on Instagram. It's ONLY going to be tomorrow, so let me prep you with the rules:
There will be picture posted on @graymalinand @hedleyandbennettin the morning.
Step 1 - Regram said picture from either of our accounts
Step 2 - Follow, Tag, & Tag Picture with @graymalin and @hedleyandbennett
Step 3 - Tag your #NudeChef ..it can be whoever you want!
Step 4 - Hashtag #GMxHB
Done. You're entered. The time to enter is only tomorrow, Friday, so don't marinate on it too long! Winner will be announced on Monday.
UPDATE - And the Winner issss.
Congrats!!
xx
GM
Photographer of these amazing photos - Courtney Ryan
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