ALAMOGORDO, N.M.(AP) -- John Grisak is a master at sculpting the symbol of the American West. The only things he needs to ply his craft are his hands and a good bit of dry steam. After applying about ...

When Tom Hirt took over the old and established Weather Hat Shop a few years ago, he had trouble with some of his customers. “They’d come in and take over. Tell me what to do. Tell me how to do it.” ...

NORRIS, Mont. – Larry Shore is part barber, part bartender and all cowboy. Saunter up to his “hat bar,” and he’ll spruce up what you’ve got on your head – as long as it’s made of felt or straw. If you ...

The cowboy hat is probably the most defining symbol of Western wear and cowboy culture. While the funky shaped chapeau was originally created to protect cowboys from the elements, it has evolved into ...

American Hat Co. has spent more than a century making iconic cowboy hats, the world's symbol for the Wild West and the romanticized cowboy, good and bad. They've made hats for the big and small screen ...

PENDLETON, Ore. — In some parts of the country, a man can be judged by the cut of his suit or his designer tie. Here, in a town known for its rodeo culture, men size one another up by the quality of ...