Behind the line

Our Story

About 86 DEFEAT

86 DEFEAT makes clothing for the people who keep restaurants moving: cooks, servers, bartenders, dish crews, hosts, and managers who know the rush never asks permission.

Why We Make It

Restaurant work builds a particular kind of resilience—and a particular sense of humor. Our pieces celebrate both without sanding down the edges or explaining the punchline.

What to Expect

Intentional drops, clear product details, and honest support. We are building 86 DEFEAT for the industry, one piece at a time.