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 ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Rockhampton. Followed categories will be added to My News. One of the few people left in the world trained in hat shaping is Allan King of western wear business ...

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 ...

Chris Christmas, a fourth-generation Black cowboy with Native American roots, considers the cowboy hat to be an indispensable part of his heritage. “I think I was born with a cowboy hat,” said the ...

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NORRIS, Mont. – Larry Shore is part barber, part bartender and all cowboy. Saunter up to his “hat bar,” and he’ll spruce up what you’ve got on your head – as long as it’s made of felt or straw. If you ...

Watch: Learn about custom cowboy hat shaping at the D Bar M Western Store D Bar M Western Store owner Jack Bassett shows us what it takes to shape a custom cowboy hat. Jason Bean Jason Bean, Reno ...

The face of American style has now indeed been altered. In times of uncertainty, as we hover on the edge of understanding while in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, we have become a country ...

SAN ANTONIO — Texans are known for Whataburger, BBQ, country music and of course, cowboy hats. And one San Antonio business on 4922 Rigsby Avenue has been selling authentic hats to the community for ...

Do you need a customized hat? The Hat Store has been in business for nearly nine decades and is known for care in steaming and hand shaping the perfect hat. Well known Texans such as President George ...

Looking for western gear for a concert or rodeo? Need work boots for the job? Boot Barn, which sells western-style clothing and accessories, recently opened a location in Montrose. The timing of the ...