“A hat is really an extension of your personality — we try to match the hat to the person.” The cowboy hat, created in the 1860s, remains a unique icon for America.

From festival fields to pool decks, these cowboy hats will add a Western flair to every part of your summer wardrobe. Click to browse our favorite ones. ... Best Cowboy Hat Under $115.

Stay Shady: The Best Hats To Keep the Sun Out of Your Face This Summer. From trendy cowboy hats to classic dad caps, these are the most stylish ways to protect your face from the sun's harmful rays.

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour has boosted interest in Western fashion, particularly cowboy hats. Chicago entrepreneur Mercedes Matz owns Maya James, a company selling handmade leather cowboy hats.