The Rodeo influence combines with Rock n Roll creating a natural home to worn in and worn out denim and its sexy spin offs. Waistcoats, tie waisted blouses, decorated yoke shirts and the combination of plaids with denim are all key elements of this on trend look back at where it all started.
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All American decoration.
The Texas Tux waistcoat combined original cowboy jeans with a bit of show off flamboyance. Originally a mens trend it was quickly adopted by the cowgirls. Such garments provided an opportunity for decoration and embroidery in this case patriotic.
Studded decoration highlights the yoke, collar, pockets and front placket. A classic 2x1 cowboy western shirt became a real must have item back in the day. And of course today the influences of yoke and collar decoration on Western wear are enormous. Such an item if original, is a real collectors item.
©American Denim, A New Folk Art
Decoration abounds. The Western shirt and jacket became a canvas for artistry and expression. Given that the jean was the staple essential the top is where self expression created the fashion of the time with decoration such as symmetrical yoke motifs, Indian inspired embroidery and freestyle artistry.
©American Denim, A New Folk Art
Fringing, studding and hand painting created wild garments for the flamboyant not for the fainthearted. Glitz and glamour took the cowboy jeanswear into the arena of real fashion.