Plural of beretta; a type of flat, round cap with a stiff brim, often worn by artists, or a style of women's hat popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
From Italian 'berretto' or 'berretta,' derived from a Basque or Medieval Latin origin. The word refers to a specific style of hat that became iconic in both military and civilian dress.
Berettas became so associated with artists, Parisians, and bohemian culture that wearing one was basically a cultural statement—like saying 'I'm creative' without saying a word, which is why they're still iconic in art and fashion.
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