The military beret has influenced fashion far beyond its original purpose. What remains is a distinctive look: the tilted position, the clean line and the absence of ornament. Our designs preserve these codes while introducing colours far removed from military regulations. Alongside khaki and black are shades never seen on a uniform. Made from French merino wool in our workshops in Oloron-Sainte-Marie. The military beret has become a symbol, worn by political figures, artists and entire generations with no connection to military service. This is the beret we make: one designed for personal style, not for a uniform.
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Two features distinguish it, and both are visible at first glance.
First, the way it is worn. A military beret does not sit flat on
the head. It is tilted clearly to one side, leaving the opposite
ear uncovered. This commando-style position, inherited from military
regulations, gives it a more assertive silhouette than a beret
worn straight.
Then come the finishes. The leather headband, completed with a strap
and adjustment cord, preserves the signature construction of the
traditional military beret. Originally a functional detail used to
adjust the fit precisely, it has remained one of the style’s most
recognisable features.
Everything else follows: clean lines and an absence of unnecessary
detail inherited directly from the original uniform. It is an
aesthetic born from function that has become an aesthetic in its own right.
One difference remains, although it cannot be seen here: the insignia.
In the armed forces, the metal or fabric badge attached to the side
identifies the regiment, branch or unit. It is what turns the beret
into part of a uniform. Our designs remain unadorned, with no insignia
or rank markings.
Where does the military beret come from?
The beret entered the French army at the end of the 19th century
with the Chasseurs Alpins, who adopted a large wool beret nicknamed
the tarte, or “pie”. Its flexibility made it particularly
practical: it could be folded and stored easily, provided protection
from the cold and did not interfere with wearing a helmet.
The Second World War turned it into a recognisable symbol. Commando
units and airborne troops adopted it, after which its use spread
through armed forces around the world. Each force chose its own colour:
green for the French Foreign Legion, amaranth for airborne troops,
navy blue for the Troupes de marine and light blue for United Nations
peacekeepers.
This history gave rise to the shape we make today in
Oloron-Sainte-Marie, freed from its regulatory function but faithful
to its original construction.
What is the difference between a military and a traditional beret?
The shape, the way it is worn and the finishes. A
classic beret
sits flat, retains a round and understated shape, and can be worn
either straight or tilted. A military beret is most often worn to
one side and is especially recognisable by its leather headband,
strap and adjustment cord.
The material remains the same. Our military berets are made from
French merino wool, just like our traditional designs. Felted in
our workshops, the wool is naturally water-repellent and contains
no fluorinated treatments or PFAS.
The difference is therefore one of character, not quality:
two ways of wearing the same wool.
How should you wear a military beret?
Tilted to one side: this is the position that gave the military
beret its name and distinctive character. One ear remains uncovered,
the line becomes more angular and the silhouette more assertive.
Nothing requires you to wear it this way. Worn straight, it becomes
more understated and classic, closer in spirit to a traditional
beret while retaining its distinctive finishes. Two looks from the
same design; the choice depends on the day.
It works particularly well with structured materials such as denim
and leather, as well as graphic, clean-lined wardrobes that echo
its sharp silhouette. The same cut is designed for women and men
alike: the angle and colour create the difference, never the size
or shape. It therefore appears in both our
women’s berets
and
men’s berets
selections.
Which military beret should you choose?
Colour changes everything. Khaki or black remains close to the
original reference and blends easily into a darker wardrobe.
A more unexpected shade, such as burgundy, moves the design into
fashion territory and turns it into a statement piece.
Next comes the size. Begin with your head circumference, then
tighten the headband cord until the fit feels right. This adjustment
keeps the beret tilted securely without allowing it to move.
Find the corresponding measurements in our
size guide.
For a more understated look, explore our
timeless berets.
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French berets.
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