A mandatory attribute of country style is a cowboy hat. It has the spirit of freedom of the Wild West. This accessory reminds us of the heroes of westerns, it is not for nothing that the first model of the hat was nicknamed “Master of the Plains”. In this article, we will talk about what models of cowboy hats exist and what to wear the accessory with today.
A trip to history
John Stetson invented the cowboy hat. Until now, his surname is synonymous with an accessory. As the son of a hat maker, he knew the business. John invented the cowboy hat as a joke accessory. He put it on only when he was going to relax with friends in nature. The felt accessory was very dense. It could bring water or light a fire with it. In this case, the thing was used as a large and powerful fan.
The first cowboy hat Stetson sold completely by accident and did not even think that such a clumsy and funny accessory would be a success. The first customer was a cowboy who was veryI liked the idea with the multilateral use of the hat. He bought it for $5. Realizing that you can make good money on this, Stetson borrowed money from friends. He rented a space and started a small production. Soon his offspring became popular in all states. His company began to sell 2 million accessories a year. A real cowboy hat has long ceased to be an attribute for residents of the US province. The accessory has long conquered the catwalks of fashion houses. In some states of America, this item is part of the police uniform.
The process of making cowboy shirts has changed a lot today. According to tradition, the inside of the crown is still lined with leather or fabric strips. An interesting detail: in the past, there was a small bow on the back of the jacket. It was reminiscent of a craftsman who made an accessory at the risk of his he alth. The fact is that in the old days the process of making felt was quite dangerous, since mercury nitrate was used in the work. It was needed in order for the fibers to better adhere to each other.
Mostly cowboy hats come in classic colors:
- white;
- beige;
- brown;
- black.
If you search well, then on sale you can find accessories of all colors of the rainbow. Especially if you need a children's cowboy hat. Consider what types of such products are.
Cowboy hat patterns
- "Master of the Plains" is the world's first accessory model. It was with this hat that John Stetson fanned the fire. The model featuresstrength and durability. The hat has a four-inch crown and wide brim. It remotely resembles a "bowler hat". It is noteworthy that in the days of Stetson, the accessory was produced in one size. It was regulated with a ribbon outside the crown.
- Classic - the most recognizable model that is most in demand. Features a long, steeply sloping crease at the crown.
- The "forester's hat" features four symmetrical dents. An interesting model adorns the heads of guys and girls and the Royal Mounted Police of Canada, law enforcement officers in America, sergeants, rangers.
- The Cav Hat (cavalry hat) is a mandatory attribute of the ceremonial uniform of the air cavalry in America.
- The 10-gallon is a pure Texan model with a large crown size. We see it on the heads of the rangers when we watch films about them.
What to wear the accessory with today
Inhabitants of the provinces of America, Canada and Mexico still use a cowboy hat for practical purposes and do not really think about aesthetics. The thing has come into use so tightly that it has become in line with the most necessary. Nevertheless, the Stetson is firmly entrenched in the fashion world. Fashionistas and fashionistas wear them with great pleasure, organically fitting into the style of country, hippie, shebi, boho, gypsy (gypsy style).
Hippie style
This is an image for freedom-loving youth. When creating such a bow, a women's cowboy hat is decorated with woven straps, feathers, and beads. For the summer heat, a lightweight option is suitable -straw product. Hippie-inspired accessories often have fringes at the edges of the brim. "Children of the Sun" prefer calm, blurry natural shades, so the accessory should be made in these shades.
Western style
In this image, the main thing is deliberate negligence. Suitable here: a simple T-shirt, blue jeans, you can put on a shirt on top, the edges of which will be tied in a knot. Accessories with ethnic motifs will complement the image. The hair of a girl dressed in Western style should be loose and a little disheveled, a few thin braids braided along the edges will do. They can be woven with thin leather laces. An accessory that is sure to match a cowboy hat is a neckerchief.
Boho and Western mix
The most stunning look with a women's felt, straw or leather cowboy hat can be created by using a mix of these two styles. What can you think of:
- Poncho with traditional Indian patterns.
- Cowboy boots, large beaded sandals, high wooden platform sandals.
- Fringed garments.
- Feather jewelry. It can be earrings, pendants, a feather on a hat.
- Decoration of the Navajo Indians. They wore accessories made of turquoise and coral. We used large silver jewelry, shell beads.
- T-shirts with prints depicting Indian paraphernalia and the Indians themselves
- Bolo ties.
- Clothes trimmed with lace and macrame.
- Fur, silk, velvet.
- Blouse with wide sleeves.
How to properly care
In order for the accessory not to lose its attractiveness over the years, you need to properly care for it:
- You can not take a cowboy hat by the brim to avoid deformation.
- It is better to store a hat in a separate box.
- Use special brushes and products for cleaning.
- Do not store your hat in direct sunlight. This may cause the color to fade.
