Among the world's top-quality berets, the Japanese made Flamingos are among the very best.
There are a number of beret manufacturers in Japan, all typically providing excellent work, but only Flamingo berets are handmade; dyed with the blessed groundwater of Mount Aso; slow dried in sunlight and the whole manufacturing process integrated in one company. The company's base is Uki City in Kumamoto Prefecture, looking out over Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan.
Flamingo Berets come in a range of models; in cotton and pure merino wool; with and without lining and in the most intense, beautiful naturally dyed colours.
Limited Edition Flamingo Super Chobo Bleu Horizon 25cm Basque Beret
Limited Edition Flamingo Super Chobo-400 Universel 30.5cm Berets
Flamingo 26.5cm Basque Berets
The Flamingo Basque in 9.5p is the standard Basque beret without lining and headband; easily stretchable to the largest head-size, soft Australian merino wool, comfortable and available in black and 7colours.
Flamingo Chobo 6000 28cm Basque Berets
The Flamingo Chobo 6000 is a super comfortable beret in 28cm Ø.
100% Merino wool, available in 4 colours, with and without lining and all fitted with the Flamingo adjustable sizing system.
Flamingo Chobo-400 Universel 30.5cm Berets
The Flamingo Chobo-400 Universel is a custom made beret in 30.5cm Ø.
These berets are made in dense Australian Merino wool, fitted with a special lining made of 50% linen (hemp) and 50% cotton. Available in black, navy and dark green, in a very comfortable one-size model that easily stretches and adjusts to any individual wearer.
Flamingo Naturel Series
The Flamingo Naturel Series are a range of custom-made, top-quality berets in natural, undyed Australian merino wool.
The manufacturing process involves extended rinsing in the blessed volcanic groundwaters of Mount Aso and brushing for an ultrasoft, pleasant to the touch feel.
Available with a size adjustable headband in a 28cm and 30cm model, as well as a Universel one-size model in 30cm.
Flamingo W6200 30cm Berets
The Flamingo W6200 and W400 models are essentially the same, apart from their weight.
The W6200 is a 85 gram merino wool beret best suited for warm and mild weather; the 115 gram W400 is great for in-between seasons and winter. Both models are without 'chobo' (cabillou), measure 30cm in diameter and are fitted with a comfortable elasticated rim which is size adjustable. The berets are unlined and fitted with the smaller Flamingo label in the rim of the band.
Flamingo W400 30cm Berets
Flamingo Chobo400 Exclusive 31cm Berets
The Flamingo Chobo400 models are exclusively made for South Pacific Berets. Based on the W400 model, these berets measure 31cm in diameter and are fitted with a satin lining, the Flamingo Basque woven label, the trademark Flamingo size-adjustable headband and a chobo.
Handmade, naturally dyed, rinsed in Mount Aso groundwater and sun-dried - these berets are of a rare colour intensity and yes, among the most comfortable berets to be found.
Flamingo Chobo400 Exclusive Chasseurs Series
The Flamingo Chobo400 Exclusive Chasseurs Series was first introduced in 2020 as a specialised evolution of the renowned Chobo400 Exclusive range. These berets are inspired by the traditional “tarte” style worn by the Chasseurs Alpins, France’s elite mountain troops, and the Chasseurs Ardennais of Belgium—often known as the “Hunters of the Ardennes.”
Exclusively produced for South Pacific Berets, Flamingo Berets has now released a limited second run in three additional colours: Raven Black, Wine, and RAF Blue.
All models retain the defining characteristics of the Chobo400 Exclusive: a substantial 130g weight, fully handmade construction, natural dyeing, rinsing in Mount Aso groundwater, and open-air sun drying. The Chasseurs Series is additionally fitted with a full cotton-linen hood lining for enhanced comfort and structure.
Each beret features the signature Original Flamingo label and the trademark size-adjustable headband.
Production is strictly limited to just 60 pieces in total.
Exclusively produced for South Pacific Berets, Flamingo Berets has now released a limited second run in three additional colours: Raven Black, Wine, and RAF Blue.
All models retain the defining characteristics of the Chobo400 Exclusive: a substantial 130g weight, fully handmade construction, natural dyeing, rinsing in Mount Aso groundwater, and open-air sun drying. The Chasseurs Series is additionally fitted with a full cotton-linen hood lining for enhanced comfort and structure.
Each beret features the signature Original Flamingo label and the trademark size-adjustable headband.
Production is strictly limited to just 60 pieces in total.
