When John Batterson Stetson, son of a New Jersey’s hatmaker, arrived to Colorado in 1860 didn’t imagine that his invention, the cowboy hat, would reach the popularity and repercussion that nowadays has. But, after more than 150 years, the western hats have emerged beyond their origin, they have become a cultural icon, and currently, ended being a fashion world trend.
In fact, all began quite spontaneously, about the year 2014. It’s true that the cowboy hat has always been an atemporal piece. But until then never had been a really popular accessory among the general public. It was at Coachella, celebrities and it-girls festival “par excellence” where attend to show the last trends, where the cowboy hats celebrated their debut. International models, actresses and artists attended the famous festival dressed with their best galas covering from the Californian sun with the most diverse cowboy hats.
Throughout the two weeks that Coachella Festival last, it gathers more than 200.000 people. But its impact is noticeable around the world. The western hat was a trend. And, since then, it has remained at the top.
Cowboy hats, it-girls favorites
Since that event, the western style hat has been an essential accessory for many national and international stars look. During the colder months we see them using the hats to protect from the cold and bad weather inclemency while complete their most cowgirl look. In the more favorable months, when the good weather comes, is the perfect accessory for an urban or boho chic look, great to protect from the sun.
So, it’s usual seeing celebrities like Miranda Kerr, Chrissy Teigen, Naomi Campbell, Paula Echevarría, Sara Carbonero, Mar Saura, Alessandra Ambrosio and many more wearing cowboy hats.
Your best cowboy hat at Corbeto’s Boots
In your wardrobe can’t miss this season’s indispensable piece. Ideal to complete your look and comfortably go for a walk, protected against sun rays. And at Corbeto’s Boots we have the best western hats, the most genuine ones.
For the change of seasons felt hats are ideal, perfect for those spring days that still cool down a little bit and rain threatens. With the sun they will perfectly protect us from its rays. And when weather changes and storm begin, they will resist the downpour. They are also great for the nights that we can still feel some cold. And all that, with this urban cowgirl touch that will be everybody’s envy.
For the warmer days straw hats are the best ones. They don’t look as elegant as the felt ones, but are lighter and much fresher. They use to be made with palm leaf, light but very resistant, that are weaved without too much pressure to provide the best perspiration. Precisely, the straw hat is Country line dancers preferred one.
Another alternative are the canvas hats, a natural fiber very resistant that comes from certain types of trees. It also is a very practical hat for the summer thanks to its perspiration and comfort.
And, finally, at Corbeto’s Boots we have plastic hats. With a more affordable price, they combine felt and straw hats advantages since they are elegant and light. They offer very attractive designs and more purist styles, similar to the felt hats, but with the versatility and lightness of straw hats.
If you want to be on fashion and look for your perfect cowboy hat, don’t wait more. Come to see us at our store in Barcelona’s Las Ramblas or check our online store. You will be amazed with our great selection of cowboy hats.
Unisex sand colour wool felt cowboy hat with turquoise and concho hat band
Cowgirl embroidered toasted Panama straw hat with turquoise colour stone
Line dance white unisex fretwork hat with black brim edge
Economic line brown faux felt unisex western hat
Crushable and water repellent unisex USA made cowboy black wool felt hat
