TTHAT Aprons

As much as we can all talk about the pure forms of coffee that we appreciate so much, and the shops and baristas that exemplify the purity of craft, we must also take the time to admit to ourselves that

we love shwag.

Owens coined it, and it's true. Baristas love shwag. We love coming back from trade shows and competitions with t-shirts, demitasses, and pins. I don't want to take this post to analyze why, although it seems like the "free" part would have a lot to do with it. Instead I'd like to hop on the boat of barista-stuff and begin to offer customized barista aprons.



As conscious, style-aware people, I don't feel it is necessary to dawn the black apron of formality every time I step behind the bar. And why not get rid of that single pocket that's for check books in restaurants? Instead I offer small pockets for your needs: pens, tip money, lighter/chapstick, cellphone... I'm not much of a seamstress, but I have a couple fingers in design and would like to start making these for others.

Take a look here. I'm making more everyday, so check back if you don't find one that suits you. $17 for the half-aprons, $22 for the full-size aprons. If you're in Atlanta the first weekend of December, stop by Octane for the Octane Artist Month Opening. All of the employees will be displaying art for the month of December, and the opening will be December 7th. I'll be there with TThat aprons and tshirts if your little heart so desires.