Cowboy Hat: Models

Films about the Wild West are often broadcast on television. Among their admirers are men, women, teenagers, and children. It is impossible not to admire the play of actors dressed in a peculiar way: a cowboy hat on his head, cowboy boots on his feet, a red jacket with hips in his body. The image of the actors excites the younger generation, as it looks stylish, bold, flirty, courageous at the same time. Cowboy (another name for a hat) is a desired accessory for many young ladies and men, with the purchase of which there will be no difficulties. Unless then they will think about what they stand with and what they don’t wear. Having bought it, all owners or owners will be in the center of attention, and those around them will not reduce the admiring glance.

There is one very famous and revered hat brand registered in the USA - Stetson. Creator - John B. Stetson unwound it quickly, because it pleased all the wishes of customers. It is noteworthy that the man took up the hat-making industry in 1865. Since he did not have his own premises, he rented someone else’s for $ 100 a month. Another 10 dollars he spent on the purchase of raw materials. Soon they released the first samples of hats, which John was going to sell for ten dollars. These samples were picked up by sales representatives who traveled through the South-West.

Little hoping for success, John suddenly makes a super-profit. Cowboys, on average, receiving twenty dollars each, dismantled his produce as seeds. Due to the huge demand for goods, the man soon decided to expand the production area by building a plant in the suburbs of Philadelphia. On it, production was closed only in 1971.

Much time has passed since then, and modern hat production has changed. Masters create not only felt or straw masterpieces. Leather hat, although not common, but fashionable. The placement inside the crown lining in the form of a tape made of leather or textiles remained unchanged. Outside the crown is decorated with straps or ribbons. On some models there is edging on the fields.

White, black, brown hat - 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 "podtleyka". In past centuries, he was present, so that every person who carries it remembers the master who made them with a threat to health. At that time, mercury nitrate was used to make felt so that the wool fibers bonded better. Now this is not necessary.

• "The master of the plains" - a distant reminder of the "pot". This model had a lowly design. Of all the components, only the four-inch crown and field, but it was distinguished by qualities such as strength, water resistance, lightness. The first cowboys loved her for reliable protection from the rain, and sometimes they drank water in her, as there was no cup or pot on hand.

• Classic. This model is in demand more than others, and to this day recognizable. On the crown there is a long steep or almost horizontal fold;

• "Canadian Peak" or "Forester's Hat" - These are the names of one model with characteristic features. There are four symmetrical dents on the hat. Her extraordinary image fell in love with people, and today the staff of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, American policemen, sergeants, rangers, etc are putting it on their heads;

• Cavalry hat Cav Hat. This hat is an element of the uniform of air cavalrymen of the US Army, which is worn on special occasions;

• Ten gallon. She settled down in Texas, and is known to anyone who has ever watched films shot in the country. Without her, a resident of Texas does not appear. They came up with the name, wanting to emphasize the special size of the crown, but even though many people think that “volume” is a gallon, in reality everything is different.

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

• It is forbidden to grab a hat for the fields to avoid their deformation;
• Organize special storage, so that they do not lean against other items of clothing;
• Cleaned using special tools and the use of brushes and brushes;
• Although he protects from the scorching sun, but its abundance can not stand. To prevent color burnout, the model is treated with protective agents;
• The hat is adorned with hat straps and straps to give it more individual features.

Women's cowboy hat - versatile headdress. In other words, it looks with any clothes from the wardrobe, but takes into account the material of manufacture. From what he is, depends on the "mood" of the entire set of clothes.

Straw variation is bought for the summer, combining with a sundress and skirts in the style of hippie or boho, or with ordinary shorts and top. To this and another, people buy sneakers or sandals made of leather without a heel. Without it, you can not manage, planning a trip to the sea or the river. In combination with a bathing suit, she looks great, and at the same time saves the delicate scalp from the scorching rays of the sun.

Felt hat is a universal model that is combined with any clothes. To change the mood of the kit is recommended to play with the details and accessories. For a walk with friends, they wear a cowboy to jeans and a plaid shirt. For a romantic date, this 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, it will change at once. He has a different image, which can be described by the adjectives “shocking”, “romantic”, “significant”. Absolutely no matter who characterizes it. If he “tunes” himself to success, he will happen.In time, he will notice the admiring glance of the young ladies. Already on a sight it is guessed that a headdress to him to face. No one to whom he does not fit. Men respectfully greet him as if he were a hero or committed a noble act. Why? After all, he is wearing a hat.

Male cowboys did not stand near with a baseball cap, knitted stretched cap, beret or cocked hat from a newspaper. No matter how the man showed off with “substitutes” on his head, he was not Napoleon and certainly not Don Juan. With the "right" headgear, the reaction of the girls will be admiring. Neglect from them will come if, instead of a hat, the man has a hood on his head and headphones in his ears.

Stetson came up with a hat not for fun. He worked on its creation, carefully thought over the “construction” to protect it from the weather and the hot sun (she had wide fields) and was suitable for giving a signal. In addition, this headpiece was used for a long time to make a fire and transfer water. For all the above qualities and loved him, and in particular cowboys. Pretty women fell in love with them, and, at times, unresponsively. In Russia, this headgear was not widely spread, but in the West, directors and actors, musicians and policemen wear it without removing it.

To emphasize their appearance, from time immemorial they use accessories. According to them, it is easy to guess what a man’s taste is, what style of dress he prefers and whether he has such a quality as creativity. Always met on clothes, and escorted by the mind. The 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 growth. Do not choose wide-brimmed hats guys are not tall, as an accessory in this case looks ridiculous. Do not choose a narrow-brimmed hat tall men. For any summer clothes they wear a straw accessory, but with jeans, sweaters, shirts and jackets they wear felt cowboys. 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. Caps - an important element of bath culture. They will buy a cowboy for a bath to prevent overheating of the head. Women also buy it, but a little for another, or rather, to save hair from high temperature and humidity. Choosing an extravagant model, get into the spotlight in a steam room in a public bath or sauna.

If before cowboy was perceived as a symbol of cool girls and guys who could easily curb any, even with the character of a horse, now everyone who wants it is wearing it. Anyone who is in awe of Western style - and it’s politicians and artists, businessmen and ordinary citizens buy it. The choice is obvious, as the accessory is comfortable, stylish and ideally combined with clothes selected by the dress code, raincoat, sports uniform, jeans.

Irokez Shop sells various hats, including cowboys made of leather, felt or straw. For the Confederate hat they ask for 3990 rubles. The price is low, considering that the model is made of natural felt using classical American technology.More expensive is the Twister Hats 2X White model - 9300 rubles. It is produced in Mexico City, imitating classic folds on a traditional tulle, decorating it with a rim with a silver-plated buckle. A pink cowboy hat (if ordered from AliExpress) costs ten times less - about 500 rubles, as it is not intended for everyday wear, but for special occasions and it is unlikely that the young lady will put it on more than a couple times in an entire season.

Horse racing in the pouring rain is not an everyday affair, but entertainment. But the popularity of cowboy hats does not dry out. There are still many admirers of this headdress. To see this, you have to look at pop stars - TV presenters, musicians, actors, etc. Simply enter the phrase "George W. Bush" or "Robert Rodriguez" into the search box in the search engine. In every third photo they are depicted in Western-style outfits and with a mandatory cowboy on their heads. Their example is contagious!