ACCESSORIES TO SHOW COWBOY STYLE - Corbeto's Boots Blog (2024)

Cowboy fashion is a top trend. And this is not something we only say, that we love all about western and maybe aren’t “trustworthy”. All fashion gurus say that: the biggest international designers, the most relevant influencers and even the celebrities.

The truth is that the cowboy style has always been something atemporal not associated to the unpredictable fashion trends. But, at present, the big brands have included in their catalogs some pieces with a recognizable western flavour that, later on, big stars have popularized converting the cowboy look into a worldwide trend. As result of this irruption, the western style has expanded beyond its limits to integrate with the most urban looks leading us to proudly show our style. We are trend!

And, like any other fashion style, the key is in the accessories. Today, we precisely are going to talk about that, two simple accessories that, despite their discretion, will make clear our style preferences: the colonel ties and bolo ties.

Western ties, cowboy elegance

If we think about western tie, that first thing that comes to our mind is Gary Cooper’s image in High Noon or the iconic image of Colonel Sanders, the one from Kentucky Fried Chicken. It’s an accessrory usually connected to the elegant cowboy’s figure and the Southern gentlemen.

In the old American West, this accessory, also known as Colonel Tie, was considered the formal dress tie. Especially, in the southern states, where was much more popular than the bow tie. In fact, in the southwest of the United States, the cowboy tie is still considered part of the formal attire.

Of course, as alternative to the traditional tie, is a perfect complement to highlight our passion for all about western with an elegant extra touch. By other side, it is also a very popular garment for the enthusiast of rockabilly style.

In our catalog you can find genuine colonel ties in diverse colors, that easily adjust to our shirt’s collar thanks to a very useful clip on fastening system.

Western bolo ties, a hallmark

If exists a sign that easily identifies the western style together with the boots and hat, it will probbably be the cowboy bolo tie. It was invented in the 40’s decade from the past century by a silversmith from Wickenburg, Arizona, called Victor Cedarstaff.

Cedarstaff was riding his horse and the wind almost took his hat. For not loosing the silver decored cord, he slided it around his neck. A mate told in a funny way: “Nice tie, Vic”. And so the bolo tie idea come up. Its name derive from the argentinian bolas for hunting.

It didn’t take too long for the the western bolo tie to popularize, especially in US occidental states , up to the point that some states designated it the official tie. Arizona in 1971, New Mexico in 1987 and Texas in 2007.

Outside the United States, the first to follow this fashion trend were the Brithish Teddy Boys during 50’s decade. Lated on, in the 80’s, were the Rockabillys who made revive this accessory, that got even more recognition when became very popular among Hollywood cinema stars.

It also gained many devotees in Japan, South Korea and China, between 80’s and 90’s, when it was very common to wear hand crafted western bolo ties, with luxury cords and unusual tips.

Our western bolo ties are crafted in metal, silver or german silver, with all kind of american and rockabilly motives: eagles, cowboy boots, horses, cow skulls, arrowheads, Native American mosaics; and also with turquoises, onyx, painted sand, distressed figures, etc.

Whether your style is rockabilly or look for highlighting your cowboy look, in our collection will find your bolo tie.

So, if you want to give your attire a special touch of cowboy elegance or look for the best western bolo tie to complete your style, do not hesitate visiting our store in Barcelona’s Las Ramblas, or take a look at our colonel ties and bolo ties collection in our online store.