Nudie Cohen was one of the most famous people making western clothes in the 1940s and his work continued into the Elvis Presley days. The Russian born immigrant had a poor beginning and with wife Bobbie eventually found their way to the west coast From the Nudie Rodeo Taylor website:…
In the “old days” cowboys wore cotton strips or handkerchiefs around their neck. Later “Wild Rag” scarves became more popular. The most common ones are silk because they are light weight and wick moisture away while retaining warmth and blocking the wind. Most come in 36″ or 44″ squares but…
There is a lot to write about cowboy hats but here are a few interesting facts. Historians say the the origins of the first cowboy hats were in Mongolia where horseback riding was a way of life. The idea moved to Europe and transitioned into the Spanish sombrero (sombrero translates…
Although most cowboys wear plain or patterned shirts for work, when it comes time for the Saturday night dance with that special cowgirl the boys do know how to dress up. Any man who has cowboy boots probably also has a “good” western shirt for special occasions. Originally 1920-30s Hollywood…
