There are valid reasons for chefs to don proper attire like chef jackets while on duty, primarily for protection against burns and maintaining hygiene standards. However, a cook in Hong Kong seems to have a distinct interpretation of workplace fashion.

A post circulating on the Facebook group 香港茶餐廳及美食關注組 showcases an elderly cook sporting a severely torn white t-shirt, exposing a significant portion of his bare back and other parts of his body. Observers might question whether the cook is wearing a rag rather than a proper uniform.

In the images, the cook can be seen cutting chicken on a chopping board without gloves, seemingly unperturbed by the less-than-sanitary conditions of his workspace, which appears quite disorganized upon closer inspection.

One can almost hear Gordon Ramsay's voice echoing through the stall, likely to reprimand the cook for such a disregard of basic hygiene and presentation.

The Facebook user who shared the images highlighted the food served at the stall, but it was the cook's unconventional attire that garnered the most attention and raised eyebrows.

A baffled commenter questioned whether this was the cook's typical attire, prompting speculation about the origin and intention behind such a wardrobe choice.

The plot thickens when a netizen points out a striking resemblance between the cook's torn shirt and a Balenciaga garment, specifically one of their women's shirts priced at a hefty sum. The Balenciaga Oberteil, retailing for HKD 7768.50 (approximately RM4745), shares a similar torn aesthetic.

This revelation leaves the public wondering: did the cook splurge on a luxury brand item, or did he take inspiration and craft his own version of the Oberteil?

The user expressing disbelief also ponders the rationale behind wearing such a shirt to work. Perhaps the cook aimed to inject some fashion into his workplace attire, albeit with questionable results.