Jason Kelce, a 36-year-old retired Philadelphia Eagles player, has recently gained attention for his new favorite item of clothing, a traditional French beret that he picked up in Paris during the Olympics. He has been seen wearing the distinctive headwear multiple times while enjoying the Paris Olympics in France and even brought it back to the U.S., where he wore it during his new TV gig. Kelce explained during an appearance on ESPN’s NFL Countdown that he was still on Paris time, which is why he chose to wear the Parisian headdress. His podcast, “New Heights,” shared a photo of him wearing the beret and humorously commented on his fashion choice.
Kelce was first spotted wearing the beret while attending the U.S. women’s field hockey game against Argentina with his wife Kylie Kelce on July 27. When questioned by the Associated Press about where he got the hat, Kelce mentioned that he bought it at a souvenir shop. The next day, he was seen in a TikTok video with Team USA women’s rugby star, Ilona Maher, who convinced him to become the team’s hype man. Maher jokingly pointed out that women’s water polo had Flavor Flav as their superfan and encouraged Kelce to support the rugby team because he is a girl dad. Kelce jokingly declared himself a fan of women’s rugby and the Olympics.
As Kelce continues to wear the beret, his fans have taken notice, and many have been jokingly mocking his newfound love for the hat. Some followers referred to the beret as his “emotional support beret,” in reference to another clothing item favored by Kelce – his flip-flops. Kelce has been known to wear his beloved flip-flops to various events, including red carpets and pregame outfits. He defended his choice to wear flip-flops in winter during an episode of “New Heights,” which he co-hosts with his brother Travis. Kelce explained that wearing flip-flops in cold temperatures is not a regular occurrence and that he only wears them briefly in specific situations.
In November 2023, Kelce went viral for wearing flip-flops in winter, causing a stir online. However, he brushed off the attention during an episode of “New Heights,” stating that it was his go-to choice of footwear. Kelce dismissed the criticism, noting that he only wore flip-flops briefly and in specific situations, such as walking from a hotel to a bus. He clarified that he does not wear open-toed shoes outside in freezing temperatures for extended periods and that the controversy surrounding his footwear choice was unfounded. Overall, Kelce’s fashion choices, including his love for flip-flops and his newfound affection for the beret, have garnered attention and sparked lighthearted banter among his fans.
