# Black Tie Baking Attire The Formal Collar Apron is Defined as Debonair Chefwear By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formal-collar-apron References: [wannekes](http://www.wannekes.com/categorie/design_tea_towels_pieke_bergmans_studio_job/product/apron_formal_collar_brown_aiste_nesterovaite) & [aistenesterovaite](http://aistenesterovaite.com/index.php?mact=ShopMadeSimple,cntnt01,fe_product_detail,0&cntnt01product_id=40&cntnt01returnid=23&hl=en) Few members of upper class Western society still employ a cook in the kitchen, but for those who feel too affluent to be caught playing housekeeper, the Formal Collar Apron is sure to designate them as a prosperous breed of food preparation specialists. Aiste Nesterovaite took inspiration from [dignified fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-brooks-brothers) to design a garment that is obviously intended for a different occasion. Made from a blend of polyester and cotton, the [culinary clothing protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-carpet-recipe-collection) have been tailored with detailed pressed neckbands and a pair of front pockets. The spiffy smock comes in a playful canary yellow, a dapper sandy brown and a classy black. The Formal Collar Apron is truly the [tuxedo of all house help ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Chefwear:** Creating high-end clothing for home cooks who want to feel the part. - **Formal Housekeeping Attire:** Designing fashion-forward clothing for those who wish to hire domestic help in style. - **Fashion-inspired Kitchen Apparel:** Incorporating elements of high fashion into cooking garments for self expression and aesthetic appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Creating and marketing designer housekeeping aprons for affluent customers looking to hire domestic help. - **Kitchen Supplies:** Incorporating fashion-forward design elements into traditional kitchen apparel to appeal to consumers who want to express themselves while cooking. - **Luxury Fashion:** Developing high-end culinary garments that draw inspiration from high fashion for affluent consumers who want to showcase their style and wealth in all aspects of their lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Cooking Aprons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedley-bennett-x-bobs-burgers.md) - [Sustainable Waterproof Cooking Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-cork-apron.md) - [Wearable BBQ Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [BBQ-Themed Napkin-Made Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-fit.md) - [Holiday Hosting Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-hosting-pants.md) - [Football-Inspired Kitchen Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-x-hedley-bennett.md) - [citrus-inspired apron designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusinspired-apron.md)