No longer twee or frumpy, the humble knitted beret is now the style set’s hat of choice. How to look hot when it’s freezing is one of the world of fashion’s biggest clothing conundrums.

For many though, the beret continues to evoke the style of screen icons such as Faye Dunaway and Greta Garbo – and it’s almost whimsical quality can have a transformative effect on our look.