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‘Yellowstone’ Taps Into Fashion’s Westerncore Obsession: Here’s Everything You Need to Master the Western Style
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Westerncore is having a moment — both on the runway and on screens.
Fringed knits charged the runway at Proenza Schouler and Bottega Veneta, denim was the material of choice at Schiaparelli, cowboy boots were paired with tweed suits at Chanel and no one can forget the assless chaps worn by Thom Browne’s cowboy models at the designer’s most recent show.
But if the fashion world is claiming credit for bringing Western style back to the fore, the Dutton family of “Yellowstone” may want to have a word.
In the Paramount Network series, which premiered the second half of its fifth and final season on Sunday night, the characters’ everyday uniforms are almost as beautiful as their Montana ranch. Patriarch John Dutton wears large buckle belts, his daughter Beth has a wardrobe of silky blouses and riding boots and ranch hand Rip Wheeler is never without an open-crown hat. The familial power struggle of the show, which follows the Dutton family as they compete for control over their family ranch, has been described as “Succession,” but with horses. “Succession,” but with cowboy boots also works.
“Cowboy boots, jeans, belts…these are all trademarks of the Western style,” “Yellowstone” costume designer Johnetta Boone tells Variety. “It’s timeless, and it’s so iconic because the joy you get out of wearing Western wear transcends any other style. You don’t typically wear any style from head to toe but with Western clothes, you do without hesitation. That’s the beauty of it.”
Below, check out everything you need to tap into your own “Yellowstone”-inspired Western style:
HUCKBERRY EXCLUSIVE
Wythe New York Washed Flannel Workshirt
A flannel makes for the perfect versatile layer, to wear on its own or underneath a trucker jacket depending on the weather. This one from Tom Wythe, and exclusively available on Huckberry, is the real deal. Designed for year-round wear, featuring leather pleats on the rear yoke for enhanced movement, triple-needle chainstitching at the yoke and side seams for exceptional durability,
Ariat Heritage R Toe Western Boot
Cowboy boots are a trend for some, but a lifestyle for others. If you’re committed to the Western style, then you should go for the real deal with these riding boots from Ariat, which is the brand of choice for horse girls everywhere. The classic style comes in four black and brown hues and features the classic R toe, a removable cushioning insole and a four-row stitch pattern.
Women’s Ranch Jacket
No one does Western style better than Wrangler, who also released a Texas-inspired collection with Leon Bridges this past summer. This cropped denim jacket brings a modern edge to the classic ranch jacket, fitted with a sherpa-lined collar and handy patch pockets.
Yellowstone Teeter Wash Easy Rider Fit Denim
Lucky Brand released a whole “Yellowstone” capsule collection in 2022 in tandem with the show’s fifth season. The all-denim lineup includes jackets, skirts and Western shirts but our favorite piece are these distressed, patchwork denim jeans with a bootcut leg and effortless mid-rise fit.
Todd Snyder Anderson’s Leather Western Belt
Add some subtle Western flare with a big buckle belt. This one from Todd Snyder, which is made out of Italian black leather, will last you years.
Dôen Emmaretta Gingham Midi-Dress
Not all Western fits have to be rough around the edges. Soften your look with an elegant prairie dress, which you can accessorize with cowboy boots and a denim jacket.
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