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Hoquy Wool Basque Beret

Hoquy Wool Basque Beret

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$89.95 USD
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Made in France - Exclusive to the US

 

Please Note: The Navy Blue color is deep and dark in tone. 

 

The iconic Hoquy Beret is known all over the world, made by Héritage par Laulhère, a company that has been in existence since 1840.  The design studio and workshops are all located within the foothills of the French Pyrenees, the very last of the producers of the beret in Oloron-Ste-Marie.  The origin of the "Basque" beret is actually from the Bearn Shepherds of the same name, Bearn.  They first hand knit the beret and then felted the wool in mountain waters to create a hat that protects against the sun and harsh winters. Basque became the more popular term when Napoleon III, noticed it upon the laborers working on his Palais de Biarritz.

The quality of the workmanship is evident in this simple but elegant beret. The merino wool is soft but durable and water resistant.  The luxe foulard finish to the wool is a characteristic unique only to Héritage par Laulhère's luxe line of Basque berets, including the Hoquy. 

 

Approx.
10 1/2" Diameter
Measured from size 56cm - diameters are proportional to beret size.

 

Made of:
100% Pure Merino Wool

 

Made in France - Exclusive to the US
Impermeable - Water Resistant
Cabillou - Center Top Tassel
Héritage par Laulhère Side Pin
Goat Leather Sweatband with Contrast Leather Piping
Satin Lining
Custom Hoquy Sewn Inner Label
Luxury Box

 

Sizes: 55cm - 64cm; general hat sizes 6 7/8 (S) - 8 (XXXL); fits true to size.

 

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This is the one.

This is the gold standard of berets. I've owned the full array of berets in my time - from the cheap, military surplus kind to Kangols. This is the full treatment, satin lining, leather band, top quality wool. Looks good walking around or going out at night. I recommend spending the extra money, these last.

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Parfait ! (Which means perfect in French)

I’m very happy with the beret I purchased from the village Hat Shop. It fits, it’s comfy and it was a big hit when I wore it to sing a French themed song at my son’s wedding.

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This is the one

This is such a classic, solid beret. Built to last for years to come. Leather band, thick wool. Will hold its shape and look great for the rest of my life. Keeps rain off, and heat in. Berets even do a surprisingly good job of keeping the ears warm. Bonus: comes in a size big enough for my oversize noggin! I better never lose it!

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