Historians date the cowboy hat back to the late 19th century. It served to keep the sun off your face and neck, but sometimes it would be used as a water bucket so that a horse could drink out of it.

After 25 years in Austin, my husband, Chris, wanted a cowboy hat. Because it’s Texas, we knew we shouldn’t just walk into a ...

The humble cowboy hat, iconic though it may be, had simple origins. Philadelphia-based hatmaker John Batterson Stetson—that last name ought to be familiar—released, back in 1865, the “Boss ...

Award-winning costume designer Janie Bryant created the costumes for the “Yellowstone” prequels “1923” and “1883,” and she believes the timeless appeal of cowboy hats is due, in large ...

Matz plans to attend the "Cowboy Carter" tour and says she's looking forward to seeing fans in their hats. Her brand has even helped fans feel inspired with outfit mood boards. As fans know ...

Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ lights a campfire under growing western fashion trend — cowboy hats poised to be summer’s hottest accessory By Brooke Kato Published March 30, 2024, 12:34 p.m. ET ...

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 ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article misstated the university Professor Kinitra Brooks works at. Cowboy hats are everywhere right now. You see them on artsy posters in ...

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 ...