The idea to create denim aprons came to Lisa Wells when brainstorming with friends (over wine) on how to create a more utilitarian kitchen textile. And the unlikely answer was denim. Pure cotton denim is at the foundation of Art Style Design Living’s gear. The material lends itself to a clean aesthetic and it’s durable and dependable, too. The cross-back apron opens up your range of motion and frees your neck from strain that some aprons can cause. And it comes in a scaled-down kid version for budding bakers. The oven mitt is sized extra-long for greater coverage, and the quilted pot holders are surprisingly protective from heat. If frou-frou ruffled aprons or kitchy pot holders aren’t your thing, these goods fit the functional and good-looking bill.