Men's beret: Kangol 504, 507 and traditional beret

In the men's beret section, Kangol is the top choice: the Kangol 504 and 507, flat caps made from wool, Seamless Wool or lightweight Tropic, the Bermuda and Furgora versions, the Bamboo Jax and the Anglobasque, the traditional beret. These hats have stood the test of time, from the English wardrobe to hip-hop.

From the English beret to hip-hop culture

Founded in 1938 in the village of Cleator in the northwest of England, Kangol first outfitted British heads with berets and caps. Decades later, its designs became emblems of hip-hop culture and streetwear style.

The range brings together these classics, in winter and summer materials.

The Kangol 504, the icon

The 504 is a single-piece flat cap with no seams, round and flattened in shape, with a short visor. It is the brand’s most famous model, recognizable by its small kangaroo embroidered at the back.

Worn with the visor in front or turned backwards, it lends itself to very different looks.

The Kangol 507, the sharp version

The 507 takes the spirit of the 504 with a more pointed front and a slightly taller crown at the back. It can be worn a bit like a cap, with a more structured silhouette.

Numbers 504 and 507 refer to the shapes on which each model is made.

504 or 507, which one to choose?

Round face: the 507, more structured, elongates the features.
Narrow face: the 504, rounder, balances the silhouette.
Vintage style: the 504, the most classic.
Cap style: the 507, which is closer to a baseball cap.

Wool, Seamless Wool or Tropic

The wool version keeps you warm in winter and retains its shape. The Seamless Wool is knitted without seams for perfect comfort. The Tropic, light, is the summer fabric, and the Ventair version is designed to allow air circulation.

Bermuda, Furgora and bamboo

The Bermuda texture, looped and raised, adds volume and personality to the model. The Furgora, soft and fluffy, is worn in very cold weather. The Bamboo Jax and Bamboo 507, made from bamboo fibre, are soft and breathable for mid-season.

The Anglobasque, the beret without a visor

For those looking for a strict beret, the Anglobasque takes the round shape of the Basque beret, without a visor. It is worn at an angle, with a peacoat or a straight coat.

How to wear a Kangol?

Visor forward, with a wool coat and a roll-neck, the 504 takes on a British look. Turned backwards, with a tracksuit or a bomber jacket, it refers to hip-hop style. With a linen shirt, a Tropic complements a summer outfit.

The Kangol at the office

A grey or navy wool 504, with a straight coat and a scarf, remains discreet and elegant for morning commutes. You take it off upon entering, and it can be stored flat in a bag without losing its shape.

The Kangol in summer

In Tropic, the 504 and 507 protect from the sun while staying light. With a linen shirt and white trousers, they add a retro touch to summer outfits.

The beret in everyday life

Lighter than a beanie, the beret protects from wind and chill without flattening the hair. It slips into the pocket of a coat when you go inside somewhere.

The colours

Black, grey, navy and camel match any wardrobe. Brighter shades, red, green or yellow, are worn with a sober outfit to make the headwear the standout piece of the look.

Finding your size

Measure your head circumference with a tape measure, across the forehead and above the ears. Kangol offers its models in several sizes: if in between, choose the larger one for wool, which doesn’t stretch as much as you might think.

Maintaining your Kangol

Brush the wool regularly to remove dust. In case of a stain, clean by hand with cold water, using a mild detergent, then lay flat to dry, away from radiators. The Tropic is cleaned in the same way.