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in summer you need a cotton beret, I tried a wool beret but it is too hot most of the time. Which brings me to the point, I still have not found a perfect cotton beret... I like Arandu's crochet ones, but they run small for summer, I would like something with a larger 'vuelo' to provide more shade (I find larger cotton berets that are not crochet to be too floppy, I do not think the cloth has enough body)..Hello people
What a funny thread here. Over the past few weeks I've enjoyed your discussions, ideas and photos, including these on Daan's blog. Crazy how something humble like the beret can have so much impact on someone's look, from old-fashioned to cool, charming or just really chic. My 'history' with the beret started when my father gave me one as a gift. After five minutes of hesitation, I was completely convinced (and wear it most of the time). I currently have a 12.5" black Elosegui ano 150 (which has shrunk quite a bit over time) and a new black 11 'pouces' beret from Manufactures de Berets. This second beret combined with your enthusiasm has only whetted my appetite for more berets. Since I have a large head (size 60), the so-called 'tartes' appeal to me, because of their look but certainly also because of their function of blocking rain and sun. May I ask if there is a difference in quality (weight or density of fabric) between Elosegui's Super Lujo and their Txapeldun? Would these also serve well on hot summer days? Manufactures de Berets' alpin is also an option.... Does anyone have experience with Elosegui's very cheapest berets, these with no lining and only a diamond-shaped sticker? I assume these are very lightly woven and might be ideal as summer berets? (I'm not sure yet what to think of cotton berets...)
Thanks in advance for your expert advice! ;-)
Typing on my phone from the beach, so brief response (it's still summer holidays this part of the world).Hello people
What a funny thread here. Over the past few weeks I've enjoyed your discussions, ideas and photos, including these on Daan's blog. Crazy how something humble like the beret can have so much impact on someone's look, from old-fashioned to cool, charming or just really chic. My 'history' with the beret started when my father gave me one as a gift. After five minutes of hesitation, I was completely convinced (and wear it most of the time). I currently have a 12.5" black Elosegui ano 150 (which has shrunk quite a bit over time) and a new black 11 'pouces' beret from Manufactures de Berets. This second beret combined with your enthusiasm has only whetted my appetite for more berets. Since I have a large head (+- size 62), the so-called 'tartes' appeal to me, because of their look but certainly also because of their function of blocking rain and sun. May I ask if there is a difference in quality (weight or density of fabric) between Elosegui's Super Lujo and their Txapeldun? Would these also serve well on hot summer days? Manufactures de Berets' alpin is also an option.... Does anyone have experience with Elosegui's very cheapest berets, these with no lining and only a diamond-shaped sticker? I assume these are very lightly woven and might be ideal as summer berets? (I'm not sure yet what to think of cotton berets...)
Thanks in advance for your expert advice! ;-)
Climate change!Looking at old photos, I often see people wearing woollen berets on hot summer days anyway. Ah, I fear I'll end up with a lot of berets...
Glad you like your Universel Luxe! The difference is in the process of brushing post-fulling; it gives a softer-to-the-touch result. The raw wool is the same French grown merino wool from Arles.Hello all!
Stopping in to report on an MDB Universel Luxe that I just received from Daan at South Pacific Berets. This is one fine beret. I’m not able to post a photo at the moment, but I will In the near future. (Maybe if I get to my phone tonight I’ll snap a couple of photos…)
The wool has a fantastic soft hand to it and seems to be a very fine quality of wool - finer than other MDB that I have (which are still of phenomenal quality). I’d be curious if it’s all in the wool used or if there is another special process that Sarah is using to produce this line of berets. I’d love to know a little more about it!
And, the label art is beautiful.
I purchased (possibly the last?) in the “jeans” color, but I will be sure to pick another up in the standard black. Frankly, I might need two in standard black. A user and a keeper!
Also, I’m curious if anyone has a photo of the labels Denis used versus Sarah as MBD transitioned. I’m so glad that Sarah seems to be thriving with the art and business.
~ADK
Glad you like your Universel Luxe! The difference is in the process of brushing post-fulling; it gives a softer-to-the-touch result. The raw wool is the same French grown merino wool from Arles.
Over the years, the MdB labels have changed a few times.
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Above left is the original label, as per Denis Guédon. Above right is the label as used by Sara when she completely took over the business and moved to Orthez, from Oloron Sainte Marie. This move made it necessary to change the label's text, as 'Boneteria Auloronbesa' translates as "Beret manufacturer from Oloron". This is where the "Atelier en Béarn" came in use.
Well settled in the old town of Orthez, she decided to change to a label that represented her work and location and the "Orthez" label was born, below.
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To distinguish between her line of special models, two other labels came into being, see below:
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And then there is of course the "Boneteria Aotearoa" label, as designed by Jean-Claude Pertuzé that is used for "my" berets specifically:
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The manufacture de bérets universal is a very good option as it's adjustable. Their tarts are more or less what I wear all the time. As for the unlined boinas Elosegui bérets I would advise caution as you'd have to stretch up and they re-tighten. They are quite well felted and probably too hot on really hot days.Hello people
What a funny thread here. Over the past few weeks I've enjoyed your discussions, ideas and photos, including these on Daan's blog. Crazy how something humble like the beret can have so much impact on someone's look, from old-fashioned to cool, charming or just really chic. My 'history' with the beret started when my father gave me one as a gift. After five minutes of hesitation, I was completely convinced (and wear it most of the time). I currently have a 12.5" black Elosegui ano 150 (which has shrunk quite a bit over time) and a new black 11 'pouces' beret from Manufactures de Berets. This second beret combined with your enthusiasm has only whetted my appetite for more berets. Since I have a large head (+- size 62), the so-called 'tartes' appeal to me, because of their look but certainly also because of their function of blocking rain and sun. May I ask if there is a difference in quality (weight or density of fabric) between Elosegui's Super Lujo and their Txapeldun? Would these also serve well on hot summer days? Manufactures de Berets' alpin is also an option.... Does anyone have experience with Elosegui's very cheapest berets, these with no lining and only a diamond-shaped sticker? I assume these are very lightly woven and might be ideal as summer berets? (I'm not sure yet what to think of cotton berets...)
Thanks in advance for your expert advice! ;-)