A study in heritage collectibles and the artisans redefining the art of frontier fashion.
Stylistically, the West was won on function, but the story has always been preserved through artistry. Heritage Western fashion is largely influenced by artisans of generations past. Their legacy of engraved silver, tooled leather, traditional textiles, and handpicked turquoise stones continues to set a timeless fashion standard. As the world turns its eyes to the West, we showcase our history and heritage through Native American finery and cowboy essentials. Straight from the frontier fashion — a contemporary nod to Western and Indigenous artisans carrying forward the torch of tradition.
(Left) Kingman turquoise stud earrings (C&I’s own); Victor Moses Begay (Navajo) turquoise cluster pin, vintage handmade squash blossom, westerntradingpost.com; Bonnie corduroy snap shirt, kimesranch.com; Rocco silk scarf, athomewithray.com; Bandit pant in oxblood, Sonora fringe vest in bronco, doubledranch.com; Navajo Sleeping Beauty turquoise concho belt, pintoranch.com; vintage turquoise rings (C&I’s own); Dale exotic boots, lucchese.com; (Right) JJW 100X chamois felt hat with concho hatband, montecristihats.com; Canyon Trail fringe leather earrings, leathersage.com; Brownsville coat, pendleton-usa.com; Royston turquoise ring, wildatheartsilver.com; Dark Olivia jeans, kimesranch.com; The Classic Ride boots, oldgringoboots.com.
The Boss 1865 black felt hat, stetson.com; Ben Nighthorse (Navajo) inlaid concho hatband, sorrelsky.com; Mark Yazzie (Navajo) turquoise earrings, turquoisecreek.net; Darryl Becenti (Navajo) Kingman turquoise cuff, coloradojo.com; Magpies and Antlers wool cape, jenniemontana.com; black leggings (C&I’s own); Priscilla black boots, lucchese.com.
Artifacts in Motion
Heirloom pieces are treasured finds with stories spanning generations. As the centerpiece of style, they're sure to spark conversation. 
1. The Outlaws hat feather, sherryorchard.com; 2. Mark Yazzie (Navajo) Royston turquoise squash blossom, turquoisecreek.net; 3. Antique Western tooled saddlebag, nathaliesantafe.com; 4. Pretty Ladies custom hand-painted boots by Scott Wayne, tresoutlawsbootco.com; 5. Bandita Bloom bolo with Kingman turquoise, caseycurtisdesigns.com; 6. Ben Nighthorse (Navajo) Rock Art Silver Dollar concho belt, sorrelsky.com.
Petite Point vintage Zuni turquoise earrings and ring, lanterndancer.com; Western Sunset buffalo-trimmed kimono, jenniemontana.com; Vintage Sunface inlay bolo (C&I’s own); vintage concho belt by Walt Doran, coloradojo.com; Chimney Butte (Navajo) turquoise cuff, turquoisecreek.net; Tri-colored floral cuff, montanasilversmiths.com; Bandit pant in Bronco, doubledranch.com; The Margaret custom lizard boots, paulbondboots.com.
Lily Jack 100x black felt hat with painted buffalo hat band hat, montecristihats.com; Vintage sterling and turquoise earrings (C&I’s own); Vintage handmade squash blossom, westerntradingpost.com; Petite Point vintage Zuni turquoise cuff, lanterndancer.com; Turquoise and diamond xpandable bracelet, jacksonholejewelry.com; Elk kaftan with fringe, stellathomas.com; Bandit pant in Bronco, doubledranch.com; Artisan-woven detailed boots, corralboots.com.
1. Denim suede fringe bag, lovleathers.com; 2. High Plains coyote-fur crossbody, ridefreemontana.com; 3. Bunny Aiden bag, mygypsysoul.com; 4. Leather and metallic rectangles tote, alexisdrake.com; 5. American kestrel fringe tote, bridgerleather.com; 6. The Canteen purse, kls-designs.com.
Nu Aztec black felt hat, baileyhats.com; Atira shawl, stellathomas.com; Cowboy Girl by Jenna Paulette pearl snap shirt in rust, bootbarn.com; Longhorn engraved bolo tie, montanasilversmiths.com; Red Web turquoise cuff, kirpachbrayclets.com; Rodeo Square bracelet, vogtsilversmiths.com; vintage turquoise rings and earrings (C&I’s own); Bexar 1800 on tan vintage Comanche belt, clintorms.com; Remuda denim pant, doubledranch.com; Liberty Black boots, (C&I’s own).
The Richest Framework
When the weather turns cold, make a statement with a bold outer layer. Rich colors and textures frame the rest of the look while hinting to a colorful past steeped in wild adventure.
1. Archive coat in autumn birch brown, pendleton-usa.com; 2. Amber sheepskin jacket, overland.com; 3. Copper range vest, prestigecustomleather.com; 4. Tonto sherpa lined Teton coat, rhondastark.com; 5. Stockard vest, outbacktrading.com.
(Left)Wild Horse sunglasses, americanbonfire.com; Sparkle Tahitian hoops, pearlsbyshari.com; Protector pewter pendants necklace, tresmelindas.com; burgundy mesh shirt (C&I’s own); heavyweight charmeuse wild rag, frontierls.com; Margaret vest, paulbondboots.com; Leather belt with conchos, stetson.com; Bandit pant in oxblood, doubledranch.com; vintage Navajo Ketoh with Sleeping Beauty turquoise, samsvillegallery.com; Scott Wayne custom boots with silver tips, tresoutlawsbootco.com; Stout Wild and Wooly bag, buxiejobags.com; (Right) Californio 100X buckskin felt hat with White buffalo hatband, montecristihats.com; vintage turquoise earrings, silver ring (C&I’s own); Victor Moses Begay (Navajo) turquoise cluster pin, westerntradingpost.com; Victoriana burgundy jacket, frontierls.com; Etta pant in bronco, doubledranch.com; Priscilla in brown boots, lucchese.com.
Vintage turquoise earrings and rings (C&I’s own); Petite Point vintage Zuni mini squash, lanterndancer.com; Cowboygirl denim jacket, elycattleman.com; Bryce Henley in bone, doubledranch.com; Metis panel beaded belt, nathaliesantafe.com; Shelby leather wrap skirt, shopthreesons.com; Scott Wayne custom sunflower tooled boots, tresoutlawsbootco.com; The Bison Canteen purse, kls-designs.com.
Photography: Dixie Dixon
Styling: Andrea Thorp
Talent: Beckah Boykin (Choctaw), Claudia Mexia
Hair and Makeup: Callye Leenhouts
Location: Third Wave Studio
Resources: Alexis Drake; American Bonfire; At Home with Ray; Bailey Hat Company; Bridger Leather; BuxieJo Bags; Casey Curtis Designs; Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths; ColoradoJo; Corral Boots; Double D Ranch; Ely Cattleman (Boot Barn); Ferris Jewelry; Fringe Scarves; Frontier by Lawrence Scott; Jennie Montana; Jewelry Lady; JH Jewelry Co; Kimes Ranch; Kirpach Brayclets; KLS Designs; Lantern Dancer Gallery; Laura Ingalls Designs; Leather Sage; Liberty Black Boots; LovLeathers; Lucchese; Montana Silversmiths; Montecristi Custom Hats Works; My Gypsy Soul; Nathalie; Old Gringo Boots; Outback Trading Co; Overland Sheepskin Co; Paul Bond Boot Co; Pearls by Shari; Pendleton Woolen Mills; Pinto Ranch; Prestige Leather; Rhonda Stark Designs; Ride Free Montana; Sackett Ranch; Samsville Gallery; Sherry Orchard Art; Silk & Sage Wild Rags; Sorrel Sky Gallery; Stella Thomas Designs; Stetson; Three Sons; Tres Melindas; Tres Outlaws Boot Co; Turquoise Creek; Vogt Silversmiths; Western Trading Post; Wild at Heart Silver.
From C&I's October 2025 issue.
