To step into my office is to step into a tapestry of my worldly adventures. More of a museum than a workspace, my life’s work lives on through the mementos, collected books, and faded photographs tucked into its every nook and corner. It’s no wonder I chose to sit within its wealth of memories to prepare for my next adventure: a prestigious invitation to speak at the Grand Hotel Oslo. A great honour reserved only for the masters and maestros of our time.

Amongst my treasures, one item in particular always steals my attention: my first executive chef's coat. More than a uniform, the coat is a canvas upon which my story was told. To simply look at it is to be transported back to the kitchens that made me, the mentors that changed me, and the failures I now attribute some of my greatest lessons to.

At that moment, I realised the importance of preserving one’s story. Better yet, the importance of celebrating it. That coat not only did both but spoke the universal language of gastronomy, melding art with science, tradition with innovation, and the personal with the professional. Suddenly, the speech no longer mattered. While I did not yet know what I would say, I knew exactly what I would be wearing. With the invitation at my desk and a chance to revel in our legacy calling, it seems my trusty coat and I stand, yet again, at the start of another adventure.

It’s no secret: a great chef is driven by their ability to turn inspiration into creation and a collection of remarkable stories into an extraordinary career. We created The Oslo to join you on that adventure and in turn become a great story unto itself. Merging superior craftsmanship with versatility and comfort, The Oslo is a trusty companion for any chef looking to leave their mark on the culinary world:

• Look your best in the formal shirt collar design finished off with button-down metal snaps.
• Keep it neat and tidy with concealed front metal stud closures.
• Side insert panels ensure a polished, tailored look-and-feel.
• The welt chest pocket combines function and sophistication.
• Enjoy ease of movement with the reinforced tailored, turn-back French cuffs.
• Keep your cool while you turn up the heat in The Oslo’s premium 150gsm poly cotton blend- a superior composition as durable as it is a delight to wear.