better uniform and make something people felt proud to wear in the kitchen. >> the art of the high ends apron became ellen's daily focus. her lack of design experience never held her back. >> i had fabrics. i had chunks and dreams and ideas. i'd have to be like, no, let me just tell you. we're talking about proper -- brands made out of japanese dem, they're handmade in los angeles. every single pocket is reinforced. i'd put identity their body and tie it on and they would love it. >> t you look at the craftsman ship that goes into it and you're going to be like, okay, this thing is going to last forever. it takes 12 people to make one apron. >> from the structure and stitching to the hardware, hedley & bennet brings design to culinary work wear. much of the company's success is driven by ellen's work ethic.