SoHo French restaurant Maison Close has tapped French fashion brand Cotte D’Armes by Clarence Ruth to design the uniforms for its staff.
The Maison Close x Cotte D’Armes by Clarence Ruth collaboration is intended to blend culinary excellence and craftsmanship that speaks to both companies. The uniforms are in ivory, navy and red with subtle denim details. The Maison Close emblem is incorporated onto the right sleeve of the garments and the Cotte D’Armes signature red label is on the left.
The waitstaff and managers will wear a tailored single-breasted jacket in ivory with navy striping on the interior and a denim panel on the back. The bartenders will wear a single-breasted ivory vest with functional pockets and adjustable drawstrings.
“At Maison Close, we believe that every detail contributes to the guest experience — including what our team wears,” said Theliau Probst and Thibaut Castet, owners of Maison Close. “This collaboration with Cotte D’Armes allowed us to bring the essence of French elegance into every thread, merging our passion for hospitality with a design vision that feels both timeless and bold.”
The back of the uniforms feature drawstring detailing.
Courtesy of Maison Close
“This collaboration is about storytelling through craftsmanship. By blending the structure of tailoring with the soul of denim, we’ve created garments that speak to heritage, movement, and modern luxury,” said Clarence Ruth, Cotte D’Armes founder and designer. “Partnering with Maison Close gave us the perfect canvas to reimagine what a uniform can be.”
Maison Close, which has become a darling of the fashion crowd, is located at 15 Watts Street in SoHo and serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch six days a week.