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Archive for the 'Western Apparel' Category
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
 The Justin Boot company has been making quality footwear since 1879. They have brought you great boot brands like Justin, Nocona, Tony Lama, and Chippewa. They have been known for their work boots and now they are bringing you the latest craze in womens fashion…Justin sandals. These sandals are adorned with Swarovski crystals or iridescent rhinestones, cowhair, and genuine leather. They are available for women and kids. Be sure to match them up with your favorite Justin belt and accessories. This is the first year for the Justin sandals and they are sure to be as popular as the Justin boots.
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
The slouch boot is a top selling style of western boot that makes a fashion statement on just about anyone. Slouch boots are classic but current, and very popular. The Dingo Slouch boot is a wonderful combination of an old look and current comfort technology. These beautiful boots are made to be an “all day” wearing boot with the “Walking Heel” technology from Dingo boots. Slouch boots are a great casual wear and at the same time cozy and sophisticated footwear.
Check out the Mens Dingo boots or the womens Dingo boots.
 
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Stetson Hats is a company born from true innovation. John B Stetson took his skills and entrepreneurial spirit and built a company that is known world wide today for setting the standard for cowboy hats. The name Stetson is as strong today as it has been throughout history.

John B Stetson grew up learning to become a hatter under his father, Stephen. Instead of joining in business with his father, John decided to travel west across America and make a name for himself. That is exactly what he did and more.
Hatters were not exactly a widely praised profession. In the 1800s a hatter was considered a lazy profession. John B Stetson changed all that when he showed that he was anything but lazy. He moved west and used his skills to produce the first cowboy hat.
His first hat was made from beaver fur, featured a wide brim and was waterproof. It immediately caught on with cowboys who needed such a hat to protect them while they were working. This first style is still the style for which Stetson Hats is known. Many even call cowboy hats Stetsons.
In 1865, after spending years in the west building his ideas, Stetson moved back to the east and opened a hat company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was producing hats for outdoor use and expanded upon the cowboy style he had developed. Most of his new ideas were loosely based on the cowboy hat style. The style “The Boss of the Plains” became a huge success and enabled Stetson to expand his company. In 1886 Stetson had the largest hat company in the world. Stetson Hats had changed the hat making process and by 1906 was producing about 2 million hats a year.

Stetson Hats not only set the standard for cowboy hats, but the company created dress cowboy hats that also helped to launch the company into the historic icon it is today. The Stetson name is well known for high quality and is considered one of the best hats you can buy in the world.
Stetson hats have been worn by many famous people, mostly icons of the cowboy era, like Buffalo Bill. In the 1930s Stetson started producing military hats along with women’s hats. The company has produced hats all over the world, including Germany, Japan and Australia.
In 1971 Stetson Hats closed their factory in Pennsylvania and began producing hats through various manufacturers under licensing agreements. In the 1980s the demand for cowboy style hats hit another peak and Stetson Hats started introducing new lines. During the 80s, Stetson hats produced cologne, luggage, handbags, umbrellas and scarves. The hats and other products are sold all around the world even today.
Stetson has been a strong company despite the drops in demand for cowboy hats throughout the years. The main reason for the longevity of this company is the standards and values upon which it was built. Stetson is based on a strong need for innovative ideas and high quality. Plus, the commitment that Stetson had to spreading the style and needs of the cowboy way of life when he developed that first hat and opened his first factory.
Stetson is famous for making one of the best known hats in the world. This distinction stems from over a century of hard work, dedication and pride in creating a product that suits the needs of consumers, is durable and is a product people have come to love. Today it is still a family owned company that seeks to evoke the spirit of the old American West in each and every product they produce.
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Monday, August 10th, 2009

 Timeless, style, and quality are the three words that sum up what you can expect from Womens Old Gringo Boots. Old Gringo pushes the envelope with artisan handcrafted cowboy boots and western wear that both captures the traditional “Old School” quintessential vintage charm and detail while offering contemporary cutting edge styles not surpassed by ordinary boot makers. The Old Gringo collection continues to increase with a plethora of new styles offered each market. With every purchase you know you are getting some of the best western wear on the market. You have the guarantee of high quality and a choice in fashion forward styles that have a classic twist to ensure they will be something you can wear for years.
Old Gringo Boots have always been on the cutting edge of fashion. These boots are worn by the rich and famous as well as the everyday girl. Old Gringo works hard to stay a step ahead and bring you tomorrow’s fashions today. This is not your average western wear. The company has a unique blending of fashion trend with tradition to provide timeless pieces.
What makes Old Gringo Boots so special you say?
It is the care that goes into the creation of every product. The goal of this company is clear. The focus is on creating western wear made from the best materials at the hands of experienced and talented craftsmen. There is a blending of many factors, like style, quality, comfort and value that makes these products stand apart from the rest.
There is a huge focus on craft and design. Old Gringo Boots only uses the best craftsmen that have the skills to handcraft the best products on the market. In addition, the designs of these products are exceptional. The designers have a way to create a stylish design that is also steeped in traditional style and are timeless.

The idea is to make this company a household staple. Old Gringo Boots knows what their customers want. This company listens to customer feedback so the new designs and styles of products are just what they want. Additionally, the company only does business with respected retailers so their reputation for quality and value is never compromised.
Part of the appeal of these boots lies in the manufacturing process, every boot is made in a production process that includes over 130 steps. Only skilled craftsmen, who have years at perfecting the craft of boot making, make these boots. It is the combination of a very strict and exact manufacturing process along with the skills of those making the boots that makes these products a cut above the rest.
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Friday, June 12th, 2009

Country music super star Kenny Chesney was born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1968 and raised in the nearby small town of Luttrell. Kenny Chesney didn’t have the immediate breakout success that many of his fellow music stars enjoyed, but you would not have known that at the CMA fest in Nashville Tennessee. After signing with major labels, he gradually built up a significant following via hard work, pop style ballads, and a likable, normal guy personality. Many of the fans at CMA Fest said he put on a great show and want to see him again next year. We hope he will come back next year and bring that famous Kenny straw hat too.
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
 
Rocky Top Leather is pleased to announce that we have new leather hats in stock, including some new leather top hats. These “Head’n Home” hats are:
100% AMERICAN MADE: All hats and hat bands are handmade in Freedom, California. All the leathers and materials (even down to the thread) are 100% American made.
LIFETIME GUARANTEE: Each hat comes with a Lifetime Guarantee on workmanship and materials. Also if the hat you order for yourself or someone else does not fit for any reason you may exchange it within 30 days for the correct size. The leathers used, be it top grain cowhide, soft elegant cowhide suede, supple sueded pigskin, fine goat skin, or lamb suede are the finest available anywhere in the world.
EXTREME DURABILITY: The Head’n Home hats handle weather without any problems. Rain or snow poses no worries for the wearer and with 100% UV Protection that applies to sunshine as well! Many of the hats are fully crushable, washable, packable, and all offer great sun protection, but we do recommend storing these, or any hats, in the shape you would like it to look like when you put it back on your head.
WATER RESISTANT: Lightweight, breathable leather and a unique double contour shape make the hat comfortable to wear. Wide variety of standard styles are available or you can create your own custom look by mixing hat bodies and hat bands.
ULTRA VIOLET PROTECTION: The Leathers and suedes not only offer all season rain protection, but also offer 100% UV protection. With a UPF of over 60 you will not get more sun protection from any head wear this light weight. The all mesh hats still block out over 80% of the sun’s harmful rays. With skin cancer at record levels, the large brimmed hats offer an easy to wear solution that goes far.
COMFORT FIT SYSTEM: The amazing comfort system was developed in 2002 is an innovative way to improve comfort and allows for sizing adjustments that make a perfect fit. Each hat can be the custom sized to be the perfect fit. The sweat band is also removable for easy cleaning or replacement. This Velcro attaching system is one of our best features since it allows wearing comfort and flexibility in size adjustment. How do we know? Our faithful and loyal customers tell us EVERY time we see them.
  
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Friday, May 1st, 2009

With the new Hannah Montana movie out there is a lot of buzz about the straw hat Miley Cyrus is wearing in the movie. It is the Shady Brady hat nicknamed “Hannah Montana”. This straw hat is the must have Shady Brady for this summer. Her movie sang its way to the top spot with a debut of $34 million. Disney was unsure the pop star would be able to top her theatrical debut in “Hannah Montana/ Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour”, which brought in an astonishing $31.1 million in only 683 theaters. Not only were those numbers easily beaten, but “Hannah Montana” now has the highest-grossing opening day for a G-rated, live-action movie in film history, and it ranks second among Easter-weekend debuts. With the popularity of Hannah Montana among the youth of America today it is a sure bet she will quickly become one of the top country/pop stars of all time. The “Hannah Montana” hat will be sure to follow as the most popular straw hat of the summer.


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Friday, March 13th, 2009

Spring is here and soon the new styles from Twisted X boots will be available. Keep a look out for the new full quill Ostrich boots and even camo work boots will be arriving soon. Twisted X boots will be the last brand of boots you will ever want to put on your feet. Get yours ordered today for the next available delivery.
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