John Travolta said he now owns at least a dozen berets as he adopts the headwear as a trademark personal look [1].
The fashion shift coincides with the actor's transition into directing, signaling a new era of public image and creative confidence for the veteran performer.
Travolta discussed the accessory on Thursday at the DGA premiere of his directorial debut, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach" [1]. The actor, 72 [3], had previously worn the hat earlier this month during the Cannes Film Festival in France [1].
He said the beret helps him feel like a director and serves as a way for men to express themselves. Travolta said the style choice is about confidence and the idea that men can have fun with their appearance [1].
"I own a dozen berets now," Travolta said [2]. He owns 12 of the hats [1].
Beyond the personal style boost, Travolta referenced the long history of the garment. "The beret has been around for 800 years," he said [3].
This embrace of the beret follows a series of public appearances where the actor sought to "change it up" regarding his wardrobe [1]. By integrating the hat into his regular attire, Travolta is linking his visual identity to his new role behind the camera.
“"I own a dozen berets now,"”
Travolta's adoption of the beret serves as a visual marker for his transition from actor to director. By consciously altering his image during the promotion of "Propeller One-Way Night Coach," he is using fashion to signal a shift in professional identity and creative authority.
