Sure we had fun trying to find the perfect Beret for Charleston. We had samples from one of the best Beret makers flown in from Tolusa spain. We had our friends & neighbors modeling for us. And something wonderful happened. Something that comes with putting on a beret... that certain something. Suddenly we were femme fatales and sexy french actors who knew how to tie our scarves just so. And we had an idea for the perfect Charleston Beret. It had to be a very wearable beret. It had to be packable. And black. And elegant.
And of course it had to have plenty of attitude.
Lauren Becall Sometimes you need more than a good whistle
Faye Dunaway
Best Dressed Bank Robber
The beret worn to the side became fashionable in the 1930's
Carmen Kass on the Versace Runway
wearing the Beret as it was worn in the 1920's
The Beret has been making a fashion statement since the Bronze age. If you'ld like to know more about Berets visit The Beret Project or stop by Lily Charleston and make your own fashion history.
