Dudes. That’s what cow wranglers call fancied-up men. At least they used to in the old versions of “Rawhide.” Now it’s hard to find a cowboy or cowgirl that doesn’t wear a huge sterling silver or gold overlay belt buckle bedecked with turquoise, pearl or other precious stones.
Now showing at the Lyons Weir Ortt Contemporary Art Gallery is “Buckle: The Art and Craft of the Western Belt Buckle.” It contains some of the finest buckles that could be rounded up. Yee-haw.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Western Belt Buckle Art
- The rise of art exhibits and galleries specialized in Western belt buckle craftsmanship presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs investing in the fashion and art industry.
- Cowboy Fashion
- The increasing popularity of cowboy apparel among non-cowboy enthusiasts represents a disruptive opportunity for fashion companies seeking to expand their markets.
- Western Heritage Preservation
- The preservation of the Western heritage through art exhibits and galleries presents a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts in the culture and heritage preservation industry.
Where This Applies
- Art Exhibits and Galleries
- Art Exhibits and Galleries specialized in Western belt buckle craftsmanship stand to benefit from the growing appreciation of cowboy fashion and culture.
- Fashion
- With an increase in the popularity of cowboy apparel, general fashion companies can invest in expanding their markets.
- Culture and Heritage Preservation
- The preservation of the Western heritage through art exhibits and galleries presents a unique opportunity for career professionals and entrepreneurs interested in the heritage preservation industry.
