John Travolta‘s new signature beret look isn’t some random fashion phase … he says it’s actually the result of a years-long mission to reinvent himself.

The actor opened up to Variety about the head-turning accessory that’s grabbed attention around the world … revealing he intentionally adopted the look after getting bored with seeing the same version of himself in photos year after year.

Hear him out … John says he looked back at old pictures and realized he could barely tell one era from another. So, he started researching legendary filmmakers and noticed a common theme … many of the old-school directors he admired wore berets and glasses … embracing an artistic style tracing back centuries.

The look clearly caught on … John says he’s purchased about a dozen berets … so don’t him to switch up his look any time soon.

John even joked he may need to launch his own line after landing on several best-dressed lists … arguing men don’t have nearly enough fashion options and should have more fun experimenting with their style.