Inspired by the enduring cultural influence of country music, we lit up the ballroom to showcase how Western fashion effortlessly balances classic and cool on any stage.
LEFT: The Catalina turquoise cluster earrings ($299), callicosilver.com. Double D Ranch Helluva Stud top (contact for price), thesparklingspur.com. The Warrior Royston turquoise and silver cuff (contact for price), britwest.net. Loco Grande turquoise cluster cuff ($1,998) and Queen Pin concho belt ($995), hippiecowgirlcouture.com. Faux leather leggings ($39.95), instagram.com/sassypantzfortworth. Dale python and black retro booties ($1,195), lucchese.com.
RIGHT: Olive & Pique Kaia teal floppy hat ($69), maverickwesternwear.com. Vintage squash blossom necklace ($2,750), westerntradingpost.com. Annie silk fringe jacket ($3,250), jillgarber.com. The Dolly turquoise triple stone ring ($219) and The Slickrock cluster ring ($299), callicosilver.com. Trumpet flare jeans ($76), wrangler.com. Northern Lights multicolor python cowboy boots ($698), rockwelltharp.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Talavera print silk wild rag ($89), thefort-tx.com. Violet floral leather shoulder bag ($325), wildlacebeadwork.com. Leon Martinez (Navajo) spiny oyster cuff ($4,200), samsvillegallery.com. Turquoise and spiny oyster bead necklace ($800), topazspiritjewelry.com. Metallic and lamb suede wristlet ($135), lakelandleatherworks.com. Kippys white crystal daisy leather tote ($990), tworeddogs.com.
Turquoise and silver dangle earrings ($360), maverickwesternwear.com. Double D Ranch The Warhol’s jacket and pants (contact for price), thesparklingspur.com. Larry Etsitty (Navajo) concho cluster turquoise ring ($1,200), hippiecowgirlcouture.com. Lily silver metallic boots ($545), lucchese.com.
LEFT: Sleeping Beauty turquoise necklace ($1,800), danavoorhees.com. Heishi Kingman turquoise multistrand necklace ($800), sylviamedinajewelry.com. The Big Bend Sleeping Beauty turquoise cluster necklace ($2,900), callicosilver.com. Sand-cast Kingman turquoise and silver bracelet ($655), treasuresofthesouthwest.com. Cotton & Rye Outfitters wallpaper-print floral romper (contact for price), cavenders.com. Queen Pin concho belt ($995), hippiecowgirlcouture.com. Aqua blue crocodile-embossed boots ($698), rockwelltharp.com.
RIGHT: Twist & Shout natural patterned hat ($389), greeleyhatworks.com. Turquoise and silver dangle earrings ($360), maverickwesternwear.com. Sterling silver bola slide ($1,480) and kangaroo bola string ($600), clintorms.com. Stagecoach leather fringe jacket (contact for price), britwest.net. H Bar C embroidered button-down ($245.50), maverickwesternwear.com. Lola trouser jeans ($120), kimesranch.com. Music City wedge booties ($245), lucchese.com.
Sedona rose pink fashion hat ($105), charlie1horsehats.com. The Cheyenne turquoise chandelier earrings ($395), callicosilver.com. Marabou blush feather vest ($149), overland.com. Retro print Western shirt ($59.99), crueldenim.com. Wild West turquoise tie belt (contact for price), britwest.net. Mae bootcut jeans ($59), wrangler.com. Guns ’n’ Roses boots ($1,975), rocketbuster.com.
HANGING: Black leather and turquoise fringe clutch ($235), mjleatherdesigns.com.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Floral embroidered boots ($169.99), durangoboots.com. Sunwest Silver Royston turquoise squash blossom ($3,900), cowgirlkim.com. Pretty in Pink watermelon tourmaline necklace ($485), danavoorhees.com. Leather beaded envelope crossbody clutch ($149), overland.com. Pop’s hat with custom hatband (contact for price), whiskeyriverdrygoodscompany.net. Green Goddess gaspeite necklace ($599), danavoorhees.com.
ON HIM: George Strait Collection turquoise button-down ($50) and slim straight-cut jeans ($59), wrangler.com. Black leather Western belt (C&I). Bannock black roper boots ($595), lucchese.com.
ON HER: Fred Archuleta turquoise tassel earrings ($760), castlegap.com. Metallic blue jacket ($200), scullyleather.com. Fiore reversible twilly scarf ($49), thefort-tx.com. Larry Etsitty (Navajo) concho cluster squash blossom ($3,000), hippiecowgirlcouture.com. Queen Victoria red deerskin fringe crossbody ($2,400), woodwardbrown.com. Bonnie midrise skinny jeans ($120), kimesranch.com. Ariat metallic silver Dixon booties ($179.95), ariat.com.
Midnight Rattler rose hat ($1,400), crownbrimjh.com. Tasha Polizzi embroidered leather fringe jacket ($660), yayagurlz.com. Teepee embroidered top ($39.95), ariat.com. Doug McClure-inspired turquoise stone belt buckle ($2,500) and turquoise snakeskin belt ($250), silverkingusa.com. Lola trouser jeans ($120), kimesranch.com. Shirley aquamarine clutch handbag ($1,700), casadelriocollection.com. Autry floral boots ($2,425), rocketbuster.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Fedora palm hat ($275), lauraingallsdesigns.com. Ribbon turquoise pendant necklace ($2,000), highplainsjewelry.com. Navajo pearl and turquoise jacla necklace ($695), callicosilver.com. Filigreed sterling silver trophy buckle with turquoise accents ($2,790), clintorms.com. Turquoise overlay booties ($359), blackstarboots.com. Sedona wool and cowhide crossbody purse ($375), mjleatherdesigns.com. Tammy Cruze (Navajo) silver buffalo cuff ($2,900), samsvillegallery.com.
Granite felt hat with buffalo skull embroidery ($695), crownbrimjh.com. Double D Ranch Alamo Scout Jacket ($578), cowgirlkim.com. Cowboy Bob graphic tee ($52), xoxoartandcompany.com. Yellow bumblebee jasper squash blossom necklace ($1,800), shopranchhouse.com. Renata Rubio mini Navajo pearl necklace ($370), jewelryladyredriver.com. Mae bootcut jeans ($59), wrangler.com. Music City wedge booties ($245), lucchese.com.
Seven suns raffia earrings ($10), montanasilversmiths.com. Double D Ranch Jim’s Pair-O-Dice top ($220), pintoranch.com. Philander Begay (Navajo) sand-cast multistone bolo tie ($1,080), castlegap.com. Trumpet flare jeans ($76), wrangler.com. Vintage silver and leather concho belt ($1,750), westerntradingpost.com. Hand-carved turquoise leather clutch ($150), austinaccent.com. Rose gold crocodile-embossed boots ($698), rockwelltharp.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Don Lucas square cluster bracelet ($940), sorrelsky.com. Elle Jackson (Navajo) butterfly necklace ($675), westerntradingpost.com. Vintage cobalt blue booties with pink embroidery ($545), cantyboots.com. Vintage cowgirl crossbody leather bag ($350), wildlacebeadwork.com. Exotic orange leather clutch ($650), casadelriocollection.com. April Toledo (Navajo) bead and rhinestone earrings ($49.50), coyotesgame.com. Straw hat with ribbon hat band ($160), besthatstore.com.
ON HER: Cranberry retro-style hat ($489), greeleyhatworks.com. Coral and turquoise pendant necklace ($1,100), topazspiritjewelry.com. Marilyn leopard-print button-down ($44.95), ariat.com. Tommy Jackson (Navajo) coral and turquoise cuff ($5,950), samsvillegallery.com. Faux leather leggings ($39.95), instagram.com/sassypantzfortworth. Ride ’Em boots ($1,640), rocketbuster.com.
ON HIM: Mini houndstooth notch lapel vest ($125), frontierls.com. Jett retro tiger’s eye snap Western shirt ($68), resistol.com. James raw denim jeans ($99), kimesranch.com. Bannock black roper boots ($595), lucchese.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Red booties with metal star accents ($469), oldgringoboots.com. Turquoise Moon Kingman turquoise cluster bracelet ($1,688), pintoranch.com. Kingman turquoise and Navajo pearl necklace ($1,530), treasuresofthesouthwest.com. French Kande brass and Swarovski crystal cuff bracelet ($128), store.nationalcowboymuseum.org. Raspberry leather cuff bracelet ($160), chuckswoodbarn.com. Loop Road silk scarf ($125), krsaddleshop.com. Hand-tooled leather wristlet ($195), lakelandleatherworks.com. Turquoise stone-accented bolo tie ($110), montanasilversmiths.com.
ON HIM: Dorian textured lambskin blazer ($1,595), overland.com. Light indigo Western snap shirt ($49), wrangler.com. Ray Tracey spiny oyster bolo tie ($1,200), sorrelsky.com. Slim straight-cut jeans ($59), wrangler.com. Medium brown ostrich boots ($344.99), durangoboots.com.
ON HER: South Hills turquoise waterfall earrings ($528), lauraingallsdesigns.com. Carnival serape Italian fringe wrap ($169.95), rhondastark.com. Denim pearl-snap tunic dress ($54), classycowgirlco.com. G. James ribbon turquoise squash blossom necklace ($3,895), highplainsjewelry.com. Liberty Black braided fringe tall boots ($295), sundancecatalog.com.
Fashion Styling: Andrea Thorp
Product Styling: Sharon Kilday, Lanelle Corbin
Kim Dawson Agency Talent:
Models: Bella Tylen, Kate Woodman, Josh Truesdell
Hair & Makeup: Lydia Durón
Photography Team:
Photographer: Dixie Dixon
First Assistant: Mark McClanahan
Second Assistant: Ross Craig
Third Assistant: Becky Burleson
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From our April 2020 issue.