Chapeau Rouge

When my friend, Yvonne, and I were travelling in Dijon, France, we visited a hat shop named Chapellerie Bruyas. The shop has the look of an old-fashioned boutique with its wood-framed windows and doors. The window displays entice the passerby with a collection of stylish and well-crafted hats for women and men.

We were welcomed at Chapellerie Bruyas by sales representatives who are as passionate about hats as I am. Murielle (above left) helped me find a beret, made in the EU, and showed me how best to wear it. Deciding on a red beret was a bold colour choice for me and I’m happy with it. Murielle also gave me a great tip on how to take care of the hat: When not wearing it, turn it inside out to prevent snags or pilling on the right side of the wool blend fabric.

Yvonne had already picked out a summer hat, but decided that she too wanted a beret. After trying on many, she finally selected a dusty rose one. We had fun posing and photographing ourselves wearing our chic French hats and later on Rue de Chapeau Rouge as the sun was setting.