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A fashion history of the beret
Originally a symbol of the peasantry and later political power and revolution, the beret is one of the key accessory trends right now.
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Head of the beret fashion revolution ... Bella Hadid.Credit:Livio Valerio / IPA
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Airport casual ... Rita Ora.Credit:STRF/STAR MAX/IPx
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Before THAT Vogue cover caused such a stir, Alexa Chung nonchalantly wore a beret in New York.Credit:KGC-146
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Another reason why Rihanna is all of our style goals.Credit:THIBAULT CAMUS
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In 1992, this was the height of chic. Credit:Fairfax Media
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Rooney Mara gave good beret opposite Cate Blanchett in 'Carol'.Credit:Wilson Webb
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Beyonce's 2016 Super Bowl performance was said by many to be a nod to the Black Panther movement thanks to the berets worn by her backing dancers. The rest of their outfits maybe not so much.Credit:Christopher Polk
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Cara Delevingne wears her heart on her forehead.Credit: Doug Peters
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Did you know 'boina' is Spanish for 'beret'? Chanel took its take to Cuba for its 2016 resort collection.Credit:
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Diana, The Princess of Wales, setting trends since 1982.Credit:PA
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Boss bitch: Brigitte Bardot arriving in London with her husband, Gunter Sachs, in 1967. Credit:Photographer Unknown
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The beret that Monica Lewinsky said in 2014 she was planning to burn, after it became forever associated with her affair with President Bill Clinton.Credit:AP
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First beret in May ... Isabelle Huppert at the Met Gala.Credit:AP