Put a charcoal cowboy hat with a weathered finish beside a bright pink one dressed in white feathers and gold accents. Both belong to the same Western fashion tradition, but they clearly have different ideas about making an entrance.
That contrast runs through the ready-to-wear collection from Trovador, an Austin hatmaker whose handcrafted designs have the visual character of individual works of art. The Doc, The Duke, and The Jolene each bring a recognizable personality to the cowboy hat, offering different ways to wear Western style without losing your own.
Three Cowboy Hats With Three Different Attitudes
A cowboy hat’s character begins long before anyone puts it on. The shape of its crown, the width and curve of its brim, the treatment of its felt, and the materials surrounding the crown all contribute to its final appearance.











