John Travolta Adopts Beret as Signature Look, Citing 800-Year History and Desire to Stand Out
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Pat Saperstein
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John Travolta has adopted the beret as his signature fashion accessory, explaining at the DGA premiere of his directorial debut "Propeller One-Way Night Coach" that he embraced the headwear to feel like a director. He notes the beret's 800-year history and military roots, and says he wanted to differentiate his look after 50 years in the spotlight where his photos all started to look the same to him.
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You know, the military — it's an old school thing.
I looked at all the photographs of me for 50 years and I can't tell you the difference.
I started to not be able to differentiate and I said...
At the DGA premiere of his directing debut "Propeller One-Way Night Coach," John Travolta said he embraced the beret to look like a director.
