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 ...

NORRIS, Mont. – Larry Shore is part barber, part bartender and all cowboy. Saunter up to his “hat bar,” and he’ll spruce up what you’ve got on your head – as long as it’s made of felt or straw. If you ...

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Watch: Learn about custom cowboy hat shaping at the D Bar M Western Store D Bar M Western Store owner Jack Bassett shows us what it takes to shape a custom cowboy hat.

Just five years ago, Christian Salinas had never shaped a hat, much less owned multiple businesses. Salinas had only recently opened his Santa Maria store, Salinas Charreria & Western wear, when ...

ALAMOGORDO, N.M.(AP) -- John Grisak is a master at sculpting the symbol of the American West. The only things he needs to ply his craft are his hands and a good bit of dry steam. After applying about ...

HOUSTON — Mark Hollar spends his days selling and shaping upscale hats meant to last decades. The black hat he wears was a gift from a friend in 1993 when he was the best man at the friend’s wedding.