There are a lot of brands that boast about their American heritage, even if they’re only a few decades old. Then there’s Stetson. The quintessential Western brand was founded in 1865 by John B.

For a true modern-day Wild West moment, visit Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Texas, to see the ginormous 16-foot-long ...

Stetson, the American hat brand founded in 1865, is having a banner year. To commemorate its 160 th birthday, the label has released an anniversary collection with limited edition iterations of its ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The cowboy hat is a staple of Western style, but these ...

John B. Stetson, the hatter credited as the inventor of the modern-day cowboy hat, could not have foreseen that the Western wear empire bearing his name, established in 1865, would eventually capture ...

Lots of manufacturers make cowboy hats, and the Stetson brand is even licensed around the world. But the only place that makes the authentic, handmade ”Boss of the Plains” is a factory outside Dallas.

The company's factory in Garland, Texas, employs more than 200 workers. Stetson hats are an American classic like baseball, apple pie and fireworks on the Fourth of July. The company was founded by ...

In an open plain, where there’s no shade to block the beating sun, a cowboy hat proves essential (along with a pair of cowboy boots and the right work pants). Cowboy hats, with their taller crowns and ...

Appraisal: Stetson Cowboy Hat, ca. 1870, from Vintage Louisville. Watch Bruce M. Shackelford's appraisal of a Stetson cowboy hat, ca. 1870, in Vintage Louisville.