Fern
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Berets, Anyone?
- Thread starter NonEntity
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Just wanted to take a moment to once again compliment Daan from South Pacific Berets for keeping such a great variety of berets in stock. His selection never disappoints, and I am currently waiting on a Flamingo W6200 - something a little larger and lightweight for this upcoming spring.
One of my favorite things about a beret is how practical it is for my hobbies. I spend a lot of time metal detecting in the woods during the summer, and a beret gives me just enough coverage to keep the intermittent sun and bugs off while still allowing me to wear my headphones comfortably. No rigid brim to get in the way, no adjusting needed… just a perfect fit for a long day outside.
I’ve also come to love having surplus military berets around for work. They are inexpensive (I don’t feel bad modifying them!) - and if they get paint stained or too worn, too quickly… it’s not as sad as one of my Manufacture de Beret taking a hit!
I’ll post some photos when the newest batch arrives!
ADK
One of my favorite things about a beret is how practical it is for my hobbies. I spend a lot of time metal detecting in the woods during the summer, and a beret gives me just enough coverage to keep the intermittent sun and bugs off while still allowing me to wear my headphones comfortably. No rigid brim to get in the way, no adjusting needed… just a perfect fit for a long day outside.
I’ve also come to love having surplus military berets around for work. They are inexpensive (I don’t feel bad modifying them!) - and if they get paint stained or too worn, too quickly… it’s not as sad as one of my Manufacture de Beret taking a hit!
I’ll post some photos when the newest batch arrives!
ADK
Fern
One of the Regulars
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- 200
- Location
- Arlington, VA
(Coyote fur collar on my bomber jacket, courtesy of Eggert furs, Iceland)
Daan
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After an absence of many years, the quintessential Italian beret is back!
The Basco Roma is the classic beret from Italy. A beret that was worn by many, if not most, factory workers, fishermen and peasants mid 20st century, hence it's Italian name 'Basco Popolare Operaio Uomo' or 'Popular Workers Beret'.
The Roma was traditionally made by Bascificio A. Setti. but since 2020 not in production anymore. To ensure the Roma's survival in the 21st century, South Pacific Berets teamed up with a small artisan beret manufacturer to recreate this illustrious beret - now available again in black, navy and bordeaux.
All are one-size-fit-all models, fitted with a cotton lining and the label portraying the she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus - a symbol of Rome since ancient times, and one of the most recognizable icons of ancient mythology.
The Basco Roma is the classic beret from Italy. A beret that was worn by many, if not most, factory workers, fishermen and peasants mid 20st century, hence it's Italian name 'Basco Popolare Operaio Uomo' or 'Popular Workers Beret'.
The Roma was traditionally made by Bascificio A. Setti. but since 2020 not in production anymore. To ensure the Roma's survival in the 21st century, South Pacific Berets teamed up with a small artisan beret manufacturer to recreate this illustrious beret - now available again in black, navy and bordeaux.
All are one-size-fit-all models, fitted with a cotton lining and the label portraying the she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus - a symbol of Rome since ancient times, and one of the most recognizable icons of ancient mythology.
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