Love of Country

Sure, Minnesota’s not the Old West, but we do have plenty of cattle, and some prairie, too. Nor are steel-toed boots, Wranglers, and Stetsons a rarity—it’s just that cool cowboy duds became a bona fide fashion trend once hipsters began putting them on with an ironic touch. These days, Western gear can be spotted at any number of Twin Cities galleries and nightclubs. We admired a refreshingly genuine pride for bolero ties and chunky, pewter belt buckles just the other day at a local nightclub.