Tillamook and Rachel Antonoff made four actual skirts inspired by grilled cheese, and the Swiss pencil skirt has holes. Of course it does. You cannot name a skirt after Swiss cheese and then get shy about the holes.
The collection takes its idea from a cheese “skirt,” that crisp edge of melted cheese that spreads beyond the bread in a frying pan. Now it has become something you can wear, courtesy of a dairy co-op and a fashion designer who apparently saw more potential in lunch than the rest of us.
These are four one-of-a-kind auction pieces, rather than a rack of skirts you can order in every color. Proceeds benefit Feeding America.
Mini, midi, maxi, and a very literal Swiss skirt
The four designs are the Pepper Jack Mini, Sharp Cheddar Midi, Four Cheese Maxi and Swiss Pencil Skirt, according to Tillamook’s October 21 announcement.
The collection photo moves from a pepper-speckled mini to orange lace, long stripes and the Swiss version’s round cutouts. There is plenty of actual clothing involved here. Nobody is being asked to sit down in a hot sandwich.
The Swiss pencil skirt is especially committed to the joke. It looks like a fairly restrained cream skirt until you notice the circles. Business casual, with a cheese explanation.
How the auction works
The official RallyUp auction says bidding ends October 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Each skirt will be made in its winner’s size, according to the campaign.
Tillamook says it will match the combined donations from the four skirts up to $10,000 total. That cap applies across the collection, rather than separately to each skirt.
Check the individual auction listing for its details and current bid before participating. The jackets and other styling in the photos are not the four skirt designs being described here.
A grilled cheese usually needs a plate. This one needs a place in the closet.
Featured photo courtesy of Tillamook.
