# Old West Art Exhibits ‘Buckle' at Lyons Wier Ortt Features Cowboy Craftsmanship By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-02 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigantic-belt-buckles-cow-wranglers-over-sized-bling References: [lyonswierortt](http://www.lyonswierortt.com/exhibitions/currentexhibition_2.html) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chrome-collection) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-jewel) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Western-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frye-x-aurate.md) - [Playful Button-Focused Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-mccall.md) - [Vintage-Like Western-Style Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-western-black-dial-cushion-watch.md) - [Artful Bronze Horse Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deborah-butterfield-1.md) - [Western-Inspired Americana Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-west-collection.md) - [Vibrant Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-happy-socks.md) - [Ornate Western Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwest-birch-studded-denim.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Collaborative Cowboy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucchese-bootmaker-x-dallas-cowboys.md)