Berets, Anyone?

[Bouwerij_Jongen]

Standing watch in my backyard in 35 F weather and 25 F windchill.
The new label Manufacture de Berets 10.5 p in brown.
A comfortable beret outside and inside.

 

[Mm25]

Sunny, but 17 degrees and windy. Alpine is the right choice today.

 

[Mm25]

Small town, downtown. Sharing a bench with a gnome.

 

[Daan]

A beret every boinero/a should have at least one of! The Flamingo Basque is the standard Basque beret without lining and headband; easily stretchable to the largest head-size, made of the softest Australian merino wool. The manufacturing process involves extended rinsing in the blessed volcanic groundwaters of Mount Aso and brushing for an ultrasoft, pleasant to the touch feel; super comfortable and available in black and 9 colours.

These berets measure 26.5cm in diameter, but as typical for Japanese made berets, they appear to be larger.

Usually at $49.50, now on SPECIAL at only $37.50

 

[Daan]

Daily Boina: Warszawski Szyty Exclusive in maroon

 

[Ingramite]

 

[Mm25]

Cloudy, cold and damp for days now. Alpin continues to be my choice.

 

[Daan]

Great choice!

 

[Fern]

Thought you guys would enjoy this IG post:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmIyzVLgWBH/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

[Mm25]

Where are all the daily boina?

 

[Fern]

Where are all the daily boina?
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Bangin coat, @Mm25 — is that Pendleton or Filson or?

 

[Daan]

Where are all the daily boina?
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Daily boina: Tolosa Guarda Pampa, on a warm, wet day at the Tasman Sea

 

[Mm25]

Bangin coat, @Mm25 — is that Pendleton or Filson or?

Thank you!
It’s actually a heavy-weight Woolrich shirt, layered over a mid-weight Pendleton shirt. I love wool and look forward to the cold so I can get it out and wear it.

 

[Mm25]

Fern,
You need to wear your self-sewn patch boina and post sometime. I don’t think we have seen it since you made it.

 

[Mm25]

Daily boina: Tolosa Guarda Pampa, on a warm, wet day at the Tasman Sea
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Dan,
What is your favorite boina?
Not by brand or quality, but which individual hat is special for whatever reason. With your exposure to so many it would be interesting to hear which and why.

 

[Daan]

Dan,
What is your favorite boina?
Not by brand or quality, but which individual hat is special for whatever reason. With your exposure to so many it would be interesting to hear which and why.

Ha! That is a good question and not so easy to answer...
My instant response would be to say an Auloronesa Universel, more specifically a Merino d'Arles or Pacifique, but there are other berets that give me immense pleasure, despite these not being of the same high quality or showing the same craftsmanship.

First comes to mind is the Czech Tartan 11.5" or "Service Star"; I dare say the most undervalued beret that I know. In many ways, these berets are the opposite of aforementioned Auloronesas (no cabillou, leather rimmed band), but I love the feel and comfort of these berets (and they are cheap too!). It's my typical go-to beret when walking the dog in the hills.
What always puzzles me, is how popular these berets are in Central Europe (not un-similar to the Polish Warszawski's), but not popular in the "West". These days I often see one in the news when following what happens in Ukraine.
I wear mine usually with the leather band turned inward, giving it a Basque look.

Another beret that I really love is the Flamingo Chobo400 Exclusive Chasseurs, for me in 'Alpin Navy'. Such a great winter beret, warm and comfortable, super soft to the touch.

I could continue listing favourites, but then, it's missing the point of "favourites" I guess... Last one then, is the Super Lujo 31cm in navy. I have had this beret for I don't know how many years and many great memories associated with it. It shows it's immense quality by still being a perfect fit, holding it's shape after been worn for so many years, in various continents and all climates. Despite my love for Auloronesas, I personally put them on the same level as a Super Lujo.

Alas, the longer I think about your question, the more berets come up, all with their own stories and memories. I am lucky to have a great selection to choose from!

 

[Fern]

Thank you!
It’s actually a heavy-weight Woolrich shirt, layered over a mid-weight Pendleton shirt. I love wool and look forward to the cold so I can get it out and wear it.

That’s a great winter style. Double layered felted wool shirts. Gonna try that one.

 

[Fern]

Fern,
You need to wear your self-sewn patch boina and post sometime. I don’t think we have seen it since you made it.

Yes, boss. I’ll take it with me to NYC for the holidays and snap pics there. Fitting hat for a worthy city.

 

[quikrick]

Daily boina. Elosegui in khaki.

 

[Fern]

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Daily boina. Elosegui in khaki.

Like a #rock — looking good!