Giddy up, partner. Whether you’re embarking on a trip to the ranch or are simply looking to tap into Western style, a cowboy hat is sure to do the trick. The year 1865 was when the cowboy hat was ...

This article is part of Texas Monthly’s special fiftieth-anniversary issue. Read about the other icons that have defined Texas since 1973. In 1973 a 10X-rated fur felt Resistol cowboy hat would’ve run ...