First worn by shepherds and then the military, what hat has become an icon of French fashion?

The original beret-wearers were shepherds, and they must have set a trend, as the style was adopted by Left Bank artists in the 19th century and later became a part of the French Army mountain infantry's official uniform. The hat was so iconic that Prince sang a song about it.

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