The self-proclaimed \u201cApron Squad\u201d is alive and well\u2014or, one might say, alive and cooking\u2014at its headquarters in Vernon, California, only five miles south of downtown Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founded in 2012, Hedley & Bennett<\/a> designs top-grade, handcrafted aprons and kitchen workwear for industry specialists, master chefs, as well as those that master the helm in their own home\u2019s galley. And now, with their new LA factory, the sky is the limit for this culinary lifestyle brand that sits at the crossroads of food, culture, and fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An Unprecedented Entrepreneurial Transition<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt was a simple idea of helping people feel more confident in the kitchen,\u201d said Hedley & Bennett\u2019s Founder and CEO Ellen Bennett, who transitioned her expertise as a professional chef into the design and manufacturing of superior culinary clothing and gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Having already established a factory in the immediate vicinity of L.A., Bennett and her colleagues stretched the bounds of their ambition, opting to build their own culinary space inside filled with unique touches, kaleidoscopic colors, and a community-inspired configuration that enables the brand to celebrate the people who wear their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the Forefront, A Welcoming Atmosphere<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hedley & Bennett has earned rave reviews for its service and bold initiatives. Forbes<\/em>, the Los Angeles Times<\/em>, the Today<\/em> show, and Bon App\u00e9tit Magazine<\/em> are just a few of the media outlets that have sung its praises, noting Bennett\u2019s enthusiasm and the luxurious brass and nickel texture of each handcrafted apron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Upon expanding its real estate, collaboration and comfort were the key priorities for the company\u2019s new kitchen\u2014a space that would embrace a multitude of events, such as cookbook launches, brunches, lunches, and more. As such, Hedley & Bennett sought not only an aesthetically pleasing countertop but one that could be used and washed repeatedly without fear of marring the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt was sort of a no-brainer to go with Caesarstone,\u201d she said. \u201cThe quality\u2019s there; the function is there; [and] the look is there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bennett handpicked Caesarstone\u2019s polished 5143 White Attica<\/a>, a brilliant white surface with rich black veining. To add even more eye-popping effect, she adorned the walls with a bright sunshine-yellow Clare V wallpaper<\/a>, resulting in an inviting, elegant yet eclectic feel that welcomes in guests and fellow chefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n