Although traditions and trends have changed over the centuries, it is still traditional for the head chef to wear not just the highest hat, but the hat with the most pleats. The more pleats, the more knowledge. It was once stated that the chef who wears a hat with 100 pleats has knowledge of cooking eggs 100 different ways!
It is quite common these days for chefs to wear a darker colour, not only for modern style, but also to hide discoloration from hard working sweat.
It is quite common these days for chefs to wear a darker colour, not only for modern style, but also to hide discoloration from hard working sweat.