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Berets, Anyone?
Just received two custom made garments, proudly displaying Boinas Elosegui's Euskal Herria ("Basque Country") label. It's called Love. -
Berets, Anyone?
My "Bike Helmet Covers" were actually born from frustration and self-pity. Frustration from having to wear a helmet while cycling to my local Post Office to deliver parcels (risking a steep fine when wearing a beret instead) and self-pity from not being able to buy one of those beautiful... -
Berets, Anyone?
Bouwerij Jongen, you were the very reason to include those two pictures; I was just waiting for some response from you (knowing of your liking for Laulhère's Instagram campain)! -
Berets, Anyone?
Except..., Laulhère is far from struggling! All through the early years of this century, Laulhère (under the name BeaTex) was close to bankruptcy, barely surviving due to competition from cheap labour countries, poor management and an altogether declining headgear industry and lesser hat wearing... -
Berets, Anyone?
Bad news for the fans of the béret Vrai Basque Chasseur Ardennais. Like other vintage labels that Laulhère had reinstated for South Pacific Berets (like the Bortia, Chirola, Etchea, l'Aiglon, etc), Laulhère has decided not to continue the manufacturing of these historical berets (believe me, I... -
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Berets, Anyone?
What pessimism! I am the first to admit that berets are no baseballcaps, but not to be seen at all, or only on our elders... New Zealand is probably one of the countries in the world with the lowest density of berets (not including the stock at Beret HQ in my backyard!). Still, every time I go... -
Berets, Anyone?
Be it the aftermath of Saint Patrick's Day, the start of spring in the northern hemisphere or just a matter of good taste, this week a good selection of berets on SPECIAL; all in GREEN, all at a 20% discounted price (as long as stock lasts, with some models in short supply), from Czech Classics... -
Berets, Anyone?
Same nice day at this side of the Tasman Sea; still warm enough to don my super-soft olive green boina Tolosa Tupida. -
Berets, Anyone?
Great subject to bring to attention! I have had actually one customer return a navy Auloronesa beret, saying he ordered navy and not black... The colour 'navy' (colour code #010138) was named for the uniforms of the British Royal Navy since 1748 (and was subsequently adopted by other navies... -
Berets, Anyone?
Seems a no-brainer to solve that problem! Just stop wasting your money and time on the Sisyphus task of shaving every day. Bet you can buy yourself a nice beret from the savings in a couple of months too... -
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Berets, Anyone?
Great picture! But, given the day and the environment you're in, shouldn't you have chosen green? -
Berets, Anyone?
I much enjoy the renewed activity on this forum; great to see the enthusiasm and growing number of fellow boineros and -I believe- a sign of the rising popularity of the beret. What I find interesting though, going back several pages, that all discussion seems to be about Boneteria Auloronesa... -
Berets, Anyone?
Wow, some big misunderstandings here! One of the most significant differences between the berets made by Boneteria Auloronesa and Laulhere / Boinas Elosegui is that no chemicals are used in the whole process of beret making. The only exception are the dyes, but no Teflon or similar and certainly... -
Berets, Anyone?
The technique to stretch a stiff rimmed beret (like a boina Super Lujo) is as simple as it is adequate. Below the instructions I give: The headband-less berets stretch to even the largest head size, providing they are stretched in the correct manner. To stretch your new beret: Sit down. Place... -
Berets, Anyone?
There are these great moments that I find something I really like and a good example of this exaltation comes from the personalized limited edition Barretines from Catalonia. The perfect gift for any hat collector: these authentic 100% Wool Barretines are hand painted with the Senyera (national... -
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Berets, Anyone?
Good comment, Almas. Not as a retailer, but on a personal level, I agree. The example given by Almas is a great one: the lining of the berets at the Fabrica Nacional de Sombreros in Montevideo is sewed in by hand and I very much appreciate that personal touch, real handwork with all it's flaws... -
Berets, Anyone?
I wish I could disagree, but no, communication with Boinas Elósegui is for me often quite frustrating too and drives me nuts at times. However, I understand a little about the background of these issues; the company may seem large for present day beret manufacturer standards (most other... -
Berets, Anyone?
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Berets, Anyone?
On a personal level, I agree, but there is more to it. Quality wise, the top level berets made by Boinas Elósegui are of a very high standard as well; the difference between an Auloronesa and an Exposición Año 1858 or Super Lujo in objectively compared quality is actually not that big. The... -
