🍂 With the first chills of autumn, many of us feel like pulling out our beanies. The beanie, yes, but the beret… not so much! In the streets of the capital, you’ll spot the beret here and there—mostly on tourists who wear it proudly as the ultimate symbol of “Parisian chic” that so many dream of. It makes us smile and wonder, as the truth is, we’ve long left it behind.
📜 Yet the beret has a long history: once worn by shepherds, soldiers, schoolchildren, and athletes, it embodies both style and tradition. Gabrielle Chanel was among the first to adopt it as a fashion accessory for women. Popularized by actresses like Michèle Morgan in Port of Shadows, the beret has slowly become part of French heritage, much like the baguette or the Eiffel Tower.
🎒 Today, it’s seen as a “cliché” or a “tourist accessory” and is often overlooked. But when made in France, following traditional methods, the beret is warm, waterproof, easy to slip into a bag, and quite chic, don’t you think? So, why not swap your beanie for a beret this season?
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