Designed with YOU in Mind
Chef Coats Made for Women, Not Just Worn by Them
Most chef coats are made with men in mind, then labeled "unisex." At Oui, we design workwear for the way women actually move, work, and feel in the kitchen. Here's what makes that difference matter.
The Problem with "Unisex" Chef Coats
Most chef coats are boxy, oversized, and restrict motion. For many women in professional kitchens, "unisex" really means "not made for you."
The sleeves are too long
The shoulders don’t flex where you need them to
The cuts are straight and unforgiving, designed around male proportions
Women often roll, tuck, and tailor their coats just to feel comfortable — sacrificing focus, confidence, and performance.
“It always felt like I was borrowing someone else’s uniform.” — Chef Kelly, Sonoma
How Oui Solves It
Oui is built from the ground up for women in kitchens.
Tailored silhouettes that move with you, not against you
Soft stretch panels in high-motion zones (shoulders, hips)
Breathable, durable fabrics that hold up to heat, sweat, and speed
You get structure without stiffness. Coverage without bulk. Strength without compromise.
Built by a Chef, Not a Committee
Oui was founded by a classically trained pastry chef who spent years in commercial kitchens — and studied textile design before she ever picked up a knife. Every detail reflects both worlds: the hustle of service and the science of fit.
Prototyped in real kitchens
Fit-tested by working chefs
Designed by women, for women
“We prototype in real kitchens, not just under studio lights.”
Sustainable, American-Made Materials
We work with eco-conscious textiles, low-impact dyes, and California-based manufacturers to keep our footprint low and our standards high.
Cut and sewn in small batches
Made in the USA
Built to last, not to landfill
Our Lab: Kitchens Across the Country
Oui asked hundreds of chefs across the country what female chefs are looking for in a uniform. Here's what they're saying:
“If I go up to a large, the chest fits better, but my shoulders and arms are swimming in excess fabric.”
— Lauren L, Line Cook“The coats they bought are… cut for a man. Every one is either big enough to fit her bust and shoulders but a tent everywhere else, or will fit her hips but not close over her chest.”
— Jenn S, Chef’s partner“Size S and M have no option to close around my hips. But L is a parachute on the upper area… There is literally no solution other than a tailored jacket.”
— Keke T, Pastry Chef
Our Vision
Oui is more than a coat. It's a signal.
That women lead, innovate, and own their place in every part of the kitchen.
That uniforms should reflect the people who wear them.
That equity is built, not assumed.
We’re starting with chef coats, but we’re just getting started.
Join Us
Be part of the shift!