Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour has boosted interest in Western fashion, particularly cowboy hats. Chicago entrepreneur Mercedes Matz owns Maya James, a company selling handmade leather cowboy hats.

Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter has caused a surge in the Black community’s demand for Western wear, and Black-owned businesses are also profiting tremendously. The superstar’s cowboy-inspired fits are ...

The cowboy hat is probably the most defining symbol of Western wear and cowboy culture. While the funky shaped chapeau was originally created to protect cowboys from the elements, it has evolved into ...

This article is part of Texas Monthly’s special fiftieth-anniversary issue. Read about the other icons that have defined Texas since 1973. In 1973 a 10X-rated fur felt Resistol cowboy hat would’ve run ...

Beyoncé has undoubtedly put a renewed spotlight on Black country artists, the genre as a whole and its culture and fashion. One Beyoncé fan and Black business owner says she hopes fans start to ...