Cowboy hat: models

Movies about the Wild West are often broadcast on TV. Among their fans are men, women, teenagers, and children. It is impossible not to admire the performance of actors dressed in a peculiar way: a cowboy hat on their heads, cowboy boots on their feet, a red jacket with skin-tight trousers on their bodies. The image of the actors excites the younger generation, as it looks stylish, daring, flirtatious, bold at the same time. A cowboy (another name for a hat) is a desirable accessory for many young ladies and men, with the purchase of which there will be no difficulties. Unless they think later about what it is worth and what not to wear. Having bought it, all the owners or owners will be in the center of attention, and those around them will not take their admiring glance away from them.

There is one very famous and revered hat brand registered in the USA - Stetson. The creator - John B. Stetson untwisted it quickly, as it catered to all the wishes of customers. It is noteworthy that the man took up hat production in 1865. Since he did not have his own premises, he rented someone else's for $ 100 a month. He spent another 10 dollars on the purchase of raw materials. Soon the first samples of hats were released, which John was going to sell for ten dollars. These samples were "picked up" by sales representatives traveling around the Southwest.

Having little hope for success, John unexpectedly makes superprofits.Cowboys, who averaged twenty dollars, tore apart his products like seeds. Due to the enormous demand for goods, the man soon decided to expand the production area by building a plant in the suburbs of Philadelphia. It closed production only in 1971.

A lot of time has passed since then, and modern hat production has changed. Masters create not only felt or straw masterpieces. A leather hat, although not common, is fashionable. The placement inside the crown of the lining in the form of a ribbon made of leather or textiles remained unchanged. On the outside, the crown is decorated with straps or ribbons. On some models there is a border around the fields.

A white, black, brown hat is a classic of the genre, but if you wish, there are models of other extravagant colors on sale. Modern models are not decorated with a small bow on the back side of the "underbody". In past centuries, he was present so that every wearer would remember the master who made them with a threat to health. At that time, mercury nitrate was used for the production of felt, so that the wool fibers bonded better. Now this is not necessary.

• "Master of the Plains" - a distant reminder of the "bowler hat".This model had an unassuming design. Of all the components, only a four-inch crown and brim, but it was distinguished by such qualities as strength, water resistance, lightness. The first cowboys loved her for reliable protection from the rain, and sometimes they took water into her, since there was no mug or bowler at hand.

• classical. This model is in demand more than others, and is still recognizable to this day. There is a long, steeply sloping or almost horizontal crease on the crown;

• "Canadian Peak" or "Forester's Hat" - these are the names of one model with characteristic features. There are four symmetrical dents on the hat. People fell in love with her unusual image, and today officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, policemen from America, sergeants, rangers, etc. put it on their heads;

• Cavalry Hat Cav Hat. This hat is part of the US Army Air Cavalry uniform worn on special occasions;

• ten gallon. She took root in Texas, and is known to everyone who has ever watched films shot in the country. Without it, a resident of Texas is not represented. The name was coined to emphasize the special size of the crown, but although many people think that the “volume” is a gallon, in reality everything is different.

After the purchase, certain rules are followed so that the accessory retains a decent appearance for years.

• It is forbidden to grab a headdress by the fields in order to avoid their deformation;
• Organize special storage so that other items of clothing do not lean against them;
• Clean using special tools and the use of brushes and brushes;
• Although it protects from the scorching sun, it cannot withstand its abundance. To prevent color fading, the model is treated with protective agents;
• Decorate the hat with hat ribbons and straps to give it more individual features.

Women's cowboy hat is a universal headdress. In other words, it looks with any clothes from the wardrobe, but take into account the material of manufacture. The “mood” of the entire set of clothes depends on what it is.

A straw variation is bought for the summer, combined with a sundress and hippie or boho style skirts, or with ordinary shorts and a top. To both, they buy sneakers or sandals made of leather without a heel. You can’t do without it by planning a trip to the sea or a river. In combination with a bathing suit, it looks great, and at the same time protects the delicate scalp from the scorching rays of the sun.

A felt hat is a versatile model that goes with any outfit. To change the mood of the set, it is recommended to play with details and accessories. For a walk with friends, they put on a cowboy with jeans and a plaid shirt.For a romantic date, the same white headdress looks feminine with a dress. Yes, the image is obtained in the best traditions of the Wild West.

If a man puts on a hat, he will change in one moment. He has a different image, which can be characterized by the adjectives "outrageous", "romantic", "significant". It doesn't really matter who describes it that way. If he sets himself up for success, he will happen. Over time, he will notice the admiring glance of young ladies on himself. Already by the look it is guessed that the headdress suits him. There is no one for whom it does not fit. He is respectfully greeted by men, as if he is a hero or has done a noble deed. Why? After all, he's wearing a hat.

Male cowboys did not stand around with a baseball cap, stretched knitted hat, beret or cocked hat from the newspaper. No matter how the man with the “substitutes” on his head shows off, he is not Napoleon, and even more so he is not a Don Juan. With the “right” headdress, the reaction of the girls will be admiring. Disdain will come from them if, instead of a hat, a man has a hood on his head and headphones in his ears.

Stetson didn't invent the hat for fun. He worked on its creation, carefully thought out the “design” so that it would protect from bad weather and the hot sun (it had wide fields) and be suitable for signaling. In addition, this head appliance has long been used to light a fire and carry water. For all of the above qualities and fell in love with him, and especially the cowboys. Pretty women fell in love with them, and, at times, unrequitedly. In Russia, this headdress is not widely used, but in the West, directors and actors, musicians and policemen wear it without taking it off.

From time immemorial, accessories have been used to emphasize their appearance. From them it is easy to guess what a man's taste is, what style of clothing he prefers, and whether such a quality as creativity is inherent in him. Always greeted by clothes, and escorted by the mind. A cowboy is chosen with special care to look serious, solid, stylish. Choosing it, first of all pay attention to the size of the fields. They must be commensurate with growth. Guys of short stature do not choose wide-brimmed hats, since the accessory in this case looks ridiculous. Tall men do not choose a hat with narrow brim. A straw accessory is worn with any summer clothes, but felt cowboys wear with jeans, sweaters, shirts and jackets. By the way, the classic style is emphasized with a stylish dark cowboy hat, which even looks great in hand.

There are men who do not part with a hat even in a bath or sauna. Hats are an important element of bathing culture. They will buy a cowboy for a bath to prevent overheating of the head.Women also buy it, but a little for a different reason, or rather, to save their hair from high temperature and humidity. Having chosen an extravagant model, they fall into the spotlight in a steam room in a public bath or sauna.

If earlier the cowboy was perceived as a symbol of tough girls and guys who could easily curb any horse, even with the character, now everyone who wants to wear it. Everyone who is delighted with the Western style - and these are politicians and artists, businessmen and ordinary citizens - buy it. The choice is obvious, as the accessory is comfortable, stylish and ideally combined with clothes matched according to the dress code, raincoat, sportswear, jeans.

The Irokez Shop sells a variety of hats, including cowboys made from leather, felt, or straw. They ask for 3,990 rubles for a Confederate hat. The price is low, considering that the model is made of natural felt according to classic American technology. The Twister Hats 2X White model is more expensive - 9300 rubles. It is made in Mexico City, imitating classic folds on a traditional crown, decorating it with a rim with a silver-plated buckle clasp.A pink cowboy hat (if you order it from AliExpress) costs ten times cheaper - about 500 rubles, since it is not intended for everyday wear, but for special occasions, and it is unlikely that a young lady will wear it more than a couple of times during the entire season.

Horse racing in the pouring rain is no longer an ordinary thing, but entertainment. But the popularity of cowboy hats does not dry out. There are still many admirers of this headdress. To be convinced of this, you need to look at pop stars - TV presenters, musicians, actors, etc. It is enough just to drive the phrase "George Bush Jr" or "Robert Rodriguez" into the search bar in the search engine. In every third photo they are depicted in western-style outfits and with the obligatory cowboy on their heads. Their example is contagious!