Cowgirl Couture
As cooler weather starts to roll in, nothing feels more fall than cozying up in a trusty pair of boots and a denim blouse. Cowgirl Couture season has officially galloped in with a full-force howdy. But don’t let preconceived notions of poofy prairie dresses turn you off from Western wear. Contemporary iterations are much less bonnet and way more Beyoncé. Think: beautiful cream-colored Lucchese boots, sleek wide-brimmed Stetsons, and fringed shawls from Chanel. Below, six stories to get you in a Western state of mind—including a photo album of the country’s best Black rodeo queens, a guide to all things “disco” cowgirl, and an exclusive sit-down with country fashion connoisseur Shania Twain.
Shania Twain Knows the Power of Leopard Print
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Photographing Black Cowgirl Magic
The Evolution of Cowgirl Couture
Let a Rodeo Queen Pick Your Next Pair of Jeans
How to Do Disco Cowgirl Right
How the West Won Over High Fashion
Rose MinutaglioSenior Editor
Rose is a Senior Editor at ELLE overseeing features and projects about women’s issues. She is an accomplished and compassionate storyteller and editor who excels in obtaining exclusive interviews and unearthing compelling features.
Getty + Design by Leah Romero As cooler weather starts to roll in, nothing feels more fall than cozying up in a trusty pair of boots and a denim blouse. Cowgirl Couture season has officially galloped in with a full-force howdy. But don’t let preconceived notions of poofy prairie dresses turn you off from Western…