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 ...

Sure, you can come out and talk to me, Gary A. Cohen told me over the phone. But if customers come in, they get my attention. The customer comes first. And so it was. If you go to the Hat Store over ...

Whether it’s integral to your daily wardrobe, part of a Halloween costume, or an occasional horse-riding accessory, a cowboy hat is an iconic fashion statement. Shopping for just the right one, ...

The cowboy hat is probably the most defining symbol of Western wear and cowboy culture. While the funky shaped chapeau was originally created to protect cowboys from the elements, it has evolved into ...

As fans of “The Walking Dead” know, when Carl Grimes puts his cowboy hat on, he’s ready to kick some zombie butt. After abandoning his signature accessory earlier this season, the teen rocked it again ...

PENDLETON, Ore. – In some parts of the country, a man can be judged by the cut of his suit or his designer tie. Here, in a town known for its rodeo culture, men size each other up by the quality of ...