Cowboy hats have been on the headwear scene since the 19th century. In 1865, famous milliner John B. Stetson titled his version of the cowboy hat, “The Boss of the Plains.” It skyrocketed in popularity, becoming an iconic symbol of the American west. The modern cowboy hat design pulls its influence from the wide-brimmed, high-crowned sombreros worn by Mexican ranchers and stable hands. Whether sitting atop the head of an early Western movie hero or as the finishing piece of a country singer’s on-stage attire, cowboy hats have solidified a place as a headwear staple.