European winter is the gateway for seasonal launches and strongly sets the world trend in terms of fashion. Thus, by the beginning of 2021, we saw in magazines and fashion shows, the appearance of a faithful and elegant accessory: the beret. From Taylor Swift to Gigi Hadid and even Halle Berry appear with this flagship accessory of the decade 2000, which was later replaced by more modern caps and hats. However, the classic never really goes away and the beret always makes an unexpected comeback, especially for its practicality and Parisian flair.

Moschino, Emporio Armani, Astrid Andersen, Prada, Gucci and David Hart, among others, presented their runway lines combined with berets this year. In fact, Boinas Elósegui, an artisan shop that has been making all kinds of berets in Tolosa, Spain for more than 150 years, stated that “The beret, a cultural, contractual, fashion, revolutionary and contemporary icon, seeks to bring out that personality in all of us. ”. Many of the ones they made ended up becoming accessories for Hollywood stars such as Brigitte Bardot, Jack Nicholson, John Lennon and David Bowie and are now on display at MoMa, New York.

For both men and women, provides an elegant and sophisticated look, it is perfect to protect yourself from low temperatures in winter, with those made of warm material, and those made of thread or silk, they are a super chic accessory for summer,

Whether the Peaky Blinders style -also called the “newsboy cap”-, beret -the classic French one-, baker boy - sailor style-, English -more structured-, or gaucho, the advantage of the beret is that it can be worn with everything.

For a sophisticated look, it can be worn with midi dresses or skirts, recalling the feminine style of the golden 20s. As for the hairstyle, up-dos are great allies, although a neat loose straightening or relaxed waves are also the perfect setting to wear them. For a casual look, wearing it with jeans and a basic shirt is the right choice.

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In addition, it is an accessory that looks good in different materials: wool, corduroy, velvet , vinyl and even rhinestones, without forgetting the houndstooth or animal print options, it seems that they are here to stay as the new winter staple.

Luz Belén Gerlero is a young woman who found in beret embroidery, in addition to a way of expressing her passion, a source of income through social networks: “I started embroidering in May 2020, with the start of the pandemic. My motivation was a hand-embroidered photo of the Virgin of Luján ”says the young woman, who shortly after starting her venture had more than two thousand followers. “At first it was my own, but later I wanted to share it with everyone and that's how belita.bor was born,” adds Luz Belén, who receives requests not only from her contacts but also from Chile, Brazil and the United States.

The truth is that embroidered berets -especially by hand- are becoming an accessory that transcends fashion, since for those who wear them, they have a meaning beyond trends. “For me, it is a way of making our Homeland, of remembering our customs, our music and our land…. Embroidering the National coat of arms, the cockade, the Malvinas Islands, the provincial coats of arms, native and exotic flowers, is for me a way of sharing my love for my ideals and being able to transmit them to the people”, expresses the young veterinary student from Mendoza.

There are many supposed origins of the beret, according to the fashion books. The first record dates back to 2000 BC: a bronze sculpture depicting a man from Sardinia wearing a beret.

Its origin can also be traced in several countries: in France, in the year 1500, it was used by workers to cover themselves from the cold and then, in 1800, the berets were used by the military in Spain, in red.

Legend has it that, in most of its uses, the beret represented a military group or a revolutionary one. In addition to the characteristic red berets in Spain, the green were typical of the military of the United States. It is also an accessory that is related to the Cuban Revolution, immortalized in the image of Che Guevara with his beret, and also, with the military resistance in France to Nazi Germany.

The berets of French artists, who used them as a complement to their painter's aprons are also famous.

The truth is that beyond the origins, shapes and materials, we fall in love with berets. The new models combine different types of fabrics, patterns, textures, colors and visors. Some are not only embroidered, but also have pearls, beads, lace and even sequins. Anything goes and everything looks good, it just depends on the taste of whoever wears it. In addition, they are not private, they look good at any age on both men and women.

If the idea is to add them to winter looks, it is good to know that they can be combined with everything, from tailoring (especially in suits with pants) to outfits in total denim jean with jackets. Fans of oversize fabrics can complement their outfits with a knitted beret and thus put together a very trendy total look.