Everywhere you look now, people are rocking cowboy-inspired boots, or jeans adorned with Western embroidery. Where did this sudden surge of outlaw-inspired looks come from? Why is everyone suddenly dressing like they’re about to appear in Wild Wild West with Will Smith?
We saw it on the runways, and in countless street-style looks at fashion week, but there’s more to this country trend y’all. So, we’ve dug a little deeper. Prepare to come with us down a rabbit hole of spurs, fringed jackets and Billy Ray Cyrus…
Lil Nas X ‘Old Town Road’
If you haven’t seen Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ yet, this is your chance. We’ll wait.
North West’s Western-Themed Music Video
North West already has impeccable style thanks to her influential parents (hello Yeezy!), and it looks like she’s inherited their talent for picking up trends early, making mum Kim film while she directed and acted out her own music video to Old Town Road. Dressed as cowgirl Jessie, naturally.
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Toy Story 4
North not only took inspiration from Lil Nas X for her video, she also took inspiration from the new Toy Story 4. Coincidence? We think not.
Solange ‘Almeda’
Finally, we have a more subtle nod to the Western trend with Solange’s video for ‘Almeda’, where cowboy culture meets modern art.
We think it's time we got on this horse-drawn bandwagon, inspired by iconic cowgirls.
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