Media, Press and Blogger information for Dajoji Cotton Chef Coats

Media, Press and Blogger Information

About Dajoji Chef Coats

Dajoji’s chef coats are designed by chefs to meet the demands of a professional kitchen. Our goal is to redefine sustainable kitchens with organic chef jackets that are stylish and functional. Dajoji chef coats are athletically inspired, allowing for movement without excess fabric. • 3/4 length sleeves means that there isn’t extra length that gets in the way. • Box pleat in the back allows the coat to expand and contract with the shoulders. • Lower cut of the neck removes any possible friction and keeps you cool. Dajoji chef coats are stylish and modern. • Stylish fit and topstitching • Men's coats have a hidden closure and clean front • Women's coats have large buttons and a front flap closure at the neck Dajoji coats are sustainable. • The cotton is chemical-free and traceable from farm to hanger • The chef coats and aprons are made from 100% organic cotton from the Texas Organic Farmers Cooperative • The buttons are made from Corozo, the nut of a naturally grown palm tree in Ecuador.

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Buy Dajoji Chef Coats

• Men's Chef Coat, $100 • Women's Chef Coat, $100 • Bistro Apron, $20

About Dajoji

For environmentally conscious chefs, sustainable ingredients and locally sourced food is a given. The names of farmers, fishermen, and ranchers appear on their menus. But the chef jackets on their kitchen staff have not met the same scrutiny. Dajoji's new line of chef jackets brings a farm-to-hanger approach to kitchen performance apparel. Through a close working relationship with the Texas Organic Cotton Farmers Cooperative, Dajoji has redefined sustainable kitchens by creating organic chef jackets that are stylish and functional. Sustainably minded chefs who need high performance kitchen apparel, now have a choice of organic, well-tailored chef jackets from Dajoji.

Our Team

ANTHONY NICALO, FOUNDER A chef and entrepreneur, Anthony is connecting the 21st Century to authentic food, wine and farming. He has cooked at renowned restaurants in Hawaii, Italy, Chicago, and DC. He now lives in Vancouver, BC. While working long days in the kitchen, Anthony couldn’t find a chef coat that was functional, fit properly, and also chemical-free, so he founded Dajoji to create a new kind of chef coat. Anthony is also the founder of Farmstead Wines, a company helping to create a new category in the wine industry – vinaroon wines. Anthony is also the director of Inevitable Table, the personal chef company of the Obama’s before their White House days.

JESSICA ROBINSON, MANAGING PARTNER Jessica came to Vancouver to attend university. After completing her diploma in Fashion Design and concluding that a strictly design job wasn’t for her, she decided to take things one step further and went back to school for retail marketing. Jessica then spent some time learning the ropes and gaining experience at leading retailer lululemon athletica. Jessica joined forces with Anthony in the spring of 2009 bringing her fashion and production knowledge to the table. Her previous experience and passion for good food were a great match for Dajoji. Since joining, Jessica has taken over ongoing design development. A lover of good food, wine, and fashion, kitchen performance apparel is an ideal fit for Jessica, and she’s loving every minute of it!

LEANNE McELROY, DESIGNER Leanne McElroy was born and raised in Vancouver BC. Her appreciation for fashion and design began at an early on, choosing to create most of her own garments from age 13 onwards. The drive behind her sewing passion lay in the idea that she was able to experiment with styles that she could not find to buy herself. She ended up creating one-of-a-kind looks envied by her peers. As the founder of Elroy Apparel, Leanne has built a well-regarded brand as a Vancouver designer. Leanne is a graduate of the Fashion Design program at Helen Lefeaux, where she was awarded Designer of the Year. Leanne worked with Anthony on initial designs for Dajoji. Leanne’s focus on sustainability and social responsibility fit perfectly with Dajoji’s goals.