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- Stetson cowboy hats are an iconic American accessory. The popular Skyline style will cost you $245, while other premium varieties can set you back $5,000. Over the years, famous figures like President Ronald Reagan and Beyonce have worn Stetsons, further solidifying the brand's image as the premier American cowboy hat. It's one of the few hat brands that have reached icon status. So what made Stetson so iconic? And is that why these hats are so expensive?
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My grandfather had one of those hats. It was given to him when he was 17. He wore that hat until he died at 87. When you are out in the middle of the fields with your horse and blowing rain, or snow. You need a good hat to stay on your head. This is why quality is better than quantity.
I don’t understand why they consider them expensive there extremely durable the expense is in materials and craftsmanship they don’t have the luxury tax there a essentially a bit of your equipment or a tool Stetson’s is to America what acubra is to Australia a company old enough and not large enough to be able to rip off customers without it ending there business
@@kennethhanes5438 Quality items are not meant to be a part of society in the future. If you think about it, we had everything we 'need' 4 decades ago. Now the race to extend profits has cheapened and diminished products to the point where a company like Stetson is an anomaly, rather than the norm. So sad what the money changers have done to this Nation. So much potential...wasted.
@@triple6758 I’m Australian we still make most of our important domestic industries and to top it of we have China and the world by the balls with there reliance on the minerals and materials that we export America can manufacture all the basics again yous just need to ask us to just off the coal steel lithium cobolt and other precious resources off let’s face it that only happened cause we sold China the good to make the industry
@@mymidnightaquarium for real for real ...👌
Good hats. Reminds me of Martin Guitars.
As a current cowboy hat seller I can tell you that Stetson is one of if not the most popular brand when it comes to cowboy hats. You get great quality with the hats and in some cases they can last for generations.
Is it a family business for you? Or just something you got into?
I've never been able to find a cowboy hat that fits me properly, always wanted a nice one but haven't been able to find the right one
@@graham1188 get one that half ass fits, it will grow on to you
@@icuabc1235 hahaha half ass fits is how they've all fit and I always thought they fit awkward, hats generally fit pretty big on me anyways so that might also be my issue
@@graham1188 well sorry, sock hats are kind of a fit all
I’ve had the same Stetson that I bought when I was 17. 14 years later it still is in great shape and has never lost its original shape, even after plenty of wear, tear and falls.
no you haven't 😋
Got my first Stetson for Christmas in 2022. Best hat I’ve ever gotten. Still having trouble finding a perfect outfit that goes with it.
Best thrift store find of my life. Had a rough headband from the previous owner, but perfect in every other way. It was about $5.
Deserves another life nice find !👍
That's how you do it. I found a $150 leather jacket at a thrift store for $15.
Ephesians 6:10-18 says, Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. The bible is no old book. You have to really let Christ open your eyes; to see the world in shambles. Many people say it's a religion to lock up people in chains, and say it's a rule book.. why? Because people hate hearing the truth, it hurts their flesh, it's hurts their pride, it's exposes on what things have they done..people love this world so much, s*x, money, power, women, supercars.. things of this world. Still trying to find something that can fill that emptiness in your heart. You can't find that in this world.. only in Christ, the bible is no chains, it's a chainbreaker. Breaking your sins into pieces... Repent now, and turn back to the true Lord only.. God bless.
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As a non American, I always though cowboy hats were made out of leather
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I've got a stream of income I use in settling my bills, it is an online trading business which is currently making me more than $5k weekly it's called an advance asset trade, if you are interested in making good income online . I can send you some more info on how it worked for me.
those also exist. I would guess that they're more durable/waterproof, but heavier and probably less popular
As an American, I always thought so too
As an american I always thought they were made out of leather too.
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I remember my first trip to Texas. I needed a shirt so I went into a little clothing store in a small Texas town. A guy was buying a Stetson hat and the clerk was steaming the brim and folding it to the buyer's satisfaction. Forty years later I still remember that scene. Pure Texas!
I formed mine Cavalry style (I served with 2nd and 14th Cav from 1997-2005) with boiling water and a steam iron
Texas state troopers also wear them as part of their uniform. When they step out and put it on they usually mean business
@@hailtothe_rooster1572 cringe
@@northscene why lol
@@oldarthurmorgan6319 Because it's 'cool' to be 'edgy' and proclaim everything not-in-your-style to be 'cringe' these days. It's just some kid saying stupid shit. ignore them. They'll go play Rust or EfT in a few mins so they can call people the gamer word in the privacy of their own bedrooms w/ the rest of their 15 y/o idiot friends. So enlightened. So brave... >.>
-_-
My dad has had the same Stetson Del Norte since 1988. It’s been through hundreds if not a a thousand hunting trips, with rain, sleet, snow and sun and it still has its shape, without a rip or tear. I got mine in 2018, hopefully I can make it last as long as he’ll make his last.
In August of 1999, I bought a Stetson pinched-front, in silver belly. It was marked as being 4 fur beaver.
I've worn the thing every time I've left the house for nearly 24 years now, and it's still in one piece. So even though it shows it's age, I guess it's probably gonna out-last me.
It cost me $250, way back then, so I don't even wanna think about what it would cost to replace it now.
Ephesians 6:10-18 says, Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. The bible is no old book. You have to really let Christ open your eyes; to see the world in shambles. Many people say it's a religion to lock up people in chains, and say it's a rule book.. why? Because people hate hearing the truth, it hurts their flesh, it's hurts their pride, it's exposes on what things have they done..people love this world so much, s*x, money, power, women, supercars.. things of this world. Still trying to find something that can fill that emptiness in your heart. You can't find that in this world.. only in Christ, the bible is no chains, it's a chainbreaker. Breaking your sins into pieces... Repent now, and turn back to the true Lord only.. God bless.
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@@PraiseTheLordyourGodJesus
Bruh
Indiana Jones hats aren’t Stetsons.
His hats were made by Herbert Johnson’s in London.
Stetson did make replicas of varying quality, but to call Indiana Jones hat a Stetson is incorrect.
Thank you the fun fact
It was Urban Cowboy that sparked the hat craze in the 80s
@the reason Not a opinion, it's called a fact. I sense that's something that you can't handle.
True. It's also made from rabbit fur. Not mink and beaver.
Was about to say the same thing. Indiana would never wear something as uncouth as a cowboy hat. 😜
I have a Stetson and while the $300 price tag seemed a bit much at the time, I can say that not only is it extremely comfortable to wear, and fits wonderfully. It's surprisingly light weight and durable for what some would consider a rather "big hat".
I think they look silly
@@patricktate4782 then you ain’t no cowboy ol son
@@croomrider9785 no I’m not
It's funny how they took a Spanish hat and hand folded the edges .Because that's how they grab their toilet paper and made a cowboy hat...
@@albertdeleon6272 you don’t even wipe
Have a stetson from the 1920's. Belonged to my great grandmothers brother. Still in excellent condition , after nearly 100 yrs.
I wear one of their crushable felt hats almost daily, and have for about seven years now. Still looks and feels just as good as the day it did when I got it. I couldn't give less of a rip that it's got a "fancy" name (there's actually nothing on the hat at all that gives the name outside) but it's just really darn comfortable and long-lived.
There's two ingredients to brand success. Quality and recognition. Recognition comes at the cost of an earthy, functional reputation as high status generally means frilly and low function. It's the brands that want to last centuries that master a focus on quality in manufacturing while constantly seeking recognition and spotlight fame.
At 5k it better come with a cowboy gunslinger and a set of cowboy boots
I've got a stream of income I use in settling my bills, it is an online trading business which is currently making me more than $5k weekly it's called an advance asset trade, if you are interested in making good income online . I can send you some more info on how it worked for me.
Better, it comes with the Panzer division
Even better: it fulfills the Marie Antoinette fantasy of whoever buys it
Plus a couple of buckle bunnies.
And sum workin wimminz
Wow! In Finnish all cowboy hats are called "Stetsoni" and I had no idea it's derived from a actual company
That’s very cool!
From Stetson the man himself… then his company
I'm from Finland and I was called Stetson🤠🥲 by my classmates because my other name is Wa Son. At least now it has expensive ring to it.
We’re all living in America. It’s wunderbar
Shrooms are good for you!
I worked at this exact factory. I did the first weighing job, featured at 58 seconds. You weight the fur, spread on a separator where the fur is blown onto a wet rotating cone, the force adheres the fur into a long cone shape. Its removed and sent down the line.
Thats pretty cool man
Do you think the Price is right? Or is the mark up too much compared to production costs
Lol I was thinking of buying one straight from the workshop from the beginning of the video
I think im going to start wearing cowboy hats, even though i'm in NY. I think it's the only socially acceptable hat to wear other than a baseball cap and beanie.
A fedora is still acceptable, just make sure it's actually a fedora and not a trilby.
Just like midnight cowboy!
Newsboy caps and propeller hats are cool too!
socially acceptable in nyc ?? Idk about that one bruh I saw mr red ded redemption himself walking across the street last week with the doug dimmadome chrome cowboy hat on and I died cus I’ve never seen anything like that around here
The cowboy hat was invented in New Jersey, and worn by State Marshalls that brought it to the American Southwest
I remember finding a Stetson at a goodwill and getting it for less than $2 i still have it and it’s the best cowboy hat I’ll ever have.
Truly an impressive score
Imagine some ghost just disappointed at their grandson for putting his 5k hat for goodwill 😭
@@kullijuusto hah I can Agree with that
Reminds of the time my mom sold my brand new 300.00 pair of Chippewa boots at a yard sale for 5 dollars 🤦🏽
I bought a quality £900 trumpet from the 80’s for five pounds
I wear a $20 ball cap and I'm good with that.
20?!....
We got a rich man over here! /s
Ooooo look at me with my 20 DOLLAR baseball cap, bow down before me peasants.
DON'T LECTURE ME WITH YOUR 20 DOLLAR BALL CAP 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
More like $40 for me. I only can wear New Era on field fitteds. No other hat feels right to me
Ok mr big shot
Its nice living down the road from the factory. They have an outlet store right next to it. They have most of their hats in there marked down slightly.
I have a Stetson fedora style that I bought at Value Village for $7.00.
I use it when I gig. It's comfortable and very high quality. I was very fortunate that it fit me. Stetson hats don't show up in thrift shops very often.
I did not know how expensive a Stetson really was. Mine was a fraction of the cost, but it is still custom made, made in America, quality material. I am surprised you did not sneak in a little bit of why the U.S. cavalry decided on the Stetson.
Enlighten us
@@layzy24 Que? Please, enlighten me on this.
I’d wager a guess, the choice was made based on practicality, availability, and iconography; the design overall is perfect for the frontier, where there’s little to no shelter the wide brim protects the wearers head from the sun, and since it was waterproof it could function as a makeshift bowl, the felt also provided insulation and warmth during the colder months.
Natural fibre clothing industries were at their peak during the time, making accessibility to the hats easy; combined that with the relatively low-cost at the time thanks to the robust fur trade from Canada, a soldier could easily fined a replacement when his Stetson had worn out.
Finally the hat was a symbol of the west even back then, with it’s strong look and being an item synonymous with the word ‘frontier’ it was easily identifiable and became the staple of the U.S cavalry since it was unique among the many units of the military.
There is so much left out of this video it's ridiculous. I'd bet either this person or her editor ever saw a stetson until it showed up on the cover of those fashion mags.
I stole mine from the last shootout I was in at the ok Boomer corral
I have a Stetson and I absolutely love it. My family hates it. Living in Europe, it takes balls to wear it out.
It takes balls in the US too. Even in South Texas, where I live, less than 1% of people probably wear them.
@@cloel2298 That's a bullshit lie. Lots of people in Texas wear them and no one even thinks about it. You either are lying and aren't from Texas or have been caged in a city.
Be brave wear, it with your balls hanging out too brother.
@@cloel2298 really? I’m in southeast Texas and I see at least one person wearing a cowboy hat around every time I go out. I live right outside a major city, too.
@@cloel2298 Weird. When I go out & about, I see them every day. Not Stetson specifically, but cowboy hats in general. This is down around Houston, Conroe, etc. - that area.
Definitely should have added the history of the Army Calvary wearing the hat as well as Cowboys. But nice historical video!
I was an 11B Infantryman in the US army stationed at fort hood, Texas. 1st cavalry division. We were given the option to wear a black stetson with our dress uniform instead of our beret, and under certain circumstances with our ACU’s. You had to buy your own stetson though, and it had to be within certain regulations. Pretty cool honestly
I purchased the Stetsons Diamante this year. It was THE hat I have been looking at for years now and with a lot of hard work I was able to pull the trigger and make the purchase. I love it!
Stetson hats are just so iconic and timeless, if cared for they can outlive the original owner and still retain its qualities from when it was new. I’ve always wanted to get one but I’ve never pulled the trigger on purchasing one. I’ll scoop one up someday.
Just got mine and I’m in love it
You can often find them in all types of secondhand stores. I found a pretty good one in a goodwill and to my surprise it was the right size for my giant head. It cost me about 20$ as well. Just gotta keep your eyes peeled
@@seriouslysoggy7848 it’s a shame such a wonderful hat ended up in a goodwill, lucky you though
Hey man, it's worth it 🤙🏻
I opted for a battered Stetson I found on eBay for $80 it’s a rough looking hat, but has been well loved. The seller claimed it was in the family for 50-60 years. No hat in my life has fit so well. The craftsmanship is evident and the patina these hats get is second to none.
I've had mine for 35 years now. It's been rained on frozen enjoyed 95 ° days and when I brush it up it looks good as new. Quality has it's price but when you have something like that you realize what you get for your money.
God bless those workers, that's a tough job. I do so appreciate their skills.
Workers having ear buds in while working was nice to see. Helps the day go by.
My dad has 2 of these. I asked if could wear one of them to a cowboy themed party and he said no. I was like please I know it’s like $500 I will take perfect care of it and he replied with “ITS NOT $500 ITS $2000” safe to say I backed off and went hatless
You can buy a cheap cowboy hat for $10 If it was for a theme party tf
That is really confusing to me why $2000 when an Akubra is around $500? They even make a couple of the us cowboy styles and not just the Australian stockman styles. Surely at that price point it is no longer a viable cost to be worn while doing farm work.
@@Margatatials , But who said his $2,000 hat was for “farm work”? At the start of the video they showed a hat for $5,000.. Not sure if you saw that? If this is a piece to add to your everyday wardrobe, (Not working) I’m sure many pay even more than that! It’s not any different than a woman with a designer handbag.
@@KentuckyHome fair point. I am Australian and literally every farmer I know owns at least 1 Akubra many have 2 I for everyday and one for church/formal wear it's a health and safety gear for farming. I always assumed that the classic cowboy hat made in felt was the us equivalent for the equivalent industry. Both made from high quality felt though it seams that beaver fur is much more expensive than Australian sourced rabbit fur for felting.
@@KentuckyHome some use it as a symbol of status and other use it from day to day use for walking or even going to clubs
I use to be a line-haul truck driver. In Alberta, Canada back then (the late 90s), 2X beaver cowboy Stetson could cost over 2k dollars to 5k dollars. I was in the State of Missouri at a truck stop. The truck stop had a cowboy hat store attached. I went in and found a 5X beaver hat. Guess how much they were asking for it. They were asking 50.00 dollars for the hat. Well, I thought I would be stupid to not buy it. When I walked up to the girl at the till, I asked her "Is this an error?" "What do you mean?" she asked. I replied "It says this hat is 50.00 dollars" "Yes that is the correct price" she stated Not being a stupid man, I shutup and paid her the 50.00 and walked out of the store, filled with joy.
That’s almost highway robbery 😂
Not sure if you’re confusing prices. A 2x has never been 2k-5k. I bought a 100x for $1000 last year and their most expensive is the diamanté 1000x which costs $5000.
My grandfather would only wear Stetson hats. He loved them and always took good care of them. He’s the reason why I love them too. They’re really nice quality and I have never noticed any damage from the one I have after plenty of times of it being crushed. They’re pretty damn good
Yee haw! Having a nice looking and comfortable cowboy hat is a must for ranch stuff.
Mad respect for Stetson. I wear both Stetson and Akubra 🇦🇺
$5000 for a cowboy hat
Fits perfectly with the upper class cosplay of being working class. Alongside the $70000 pickup truck that never hauls anything but the occasional 2x4
Plenty of cowboys buy or are given expensive hats.
@@bngr_bngr And most others are accountants who live in a suburb
pathetic
Working cowboys tend to buy custom hats. You want a 100% beaver hat if you make your living outdoors. Holds up to the weather better. 100% beaver felt hat will run $600 + depending on the Hatmaker.
@@ShotgunRocket accountants are to cheap to buy a luxury hat.
I love my Stetson. Something about putting it on just makes you feel powerful.
I bought a Stetson hat in Tubac AZ three years ago and love it. High quality and stylin'!!
Fun fact: The fur from New Jersey is collected weekly from local barbershops.
The $5000 hat is 100% pure Guido chest
@@BrotherChad You know, that's actually a delicacy that Nancy Pelosi partakes in daily.
Sometimes it's made out of pubic hair from Nancy Pelosi
@@BrotherChad I thought it was monks cheese
Barbershops and from the water treatment plants.
Harrison Ford wore a Herbert Johnson "Poet" in Indiana Jones 1-3 and an Adventurebilt in Crystal Skull. It wouldn't have been hard to look that up.
The only thing I can think of it that Stetson *technically* sells their own take on it on their website, which is called the "Temple Fedora". But honestly it doesn't look a lot like the hat from the film. It would've helped if the video clarified that Indy's hat is a fedora, not a cowboy hat. But yeah...Stetson never produced hats for those movies. It's really reaching to mention Indiana Jones here.
Yes, I never thought IJ's hat was a Stetson
Thanks for clearing that up. The narrator lied about that.
Regardless, the movie increased Stetson sales.
@@hamnchee not the point, he didn't wear a Stetson. As stated though, Stetson sold their own version of it. Wasn't worn in the movie though.
Just got one, already loving it.
Saving up to get a stetson hat for the winter. Im so excited to get one 😄
I love tradition culture and manufacturing, it’s the legacy of our forefathers and defines our roots.
I’m not into cowboy hats but I have two pair of boots wich are with me for over 30 years and are of extraordinary quality, comfort and timeless design, same as my italian shoes or a british gentleman umbrella.
In the long run quality is cheaper and more sustainable. Thanks great grandma for the advice that cheap buys twice
I wear an Akubra Cattleman which is an Australian brand.There is up to 3 months wait in some cases.And 3 weeks from start to end to produce.
Worth the money and the wait.
Its important to support local made local jobs.
I just restocked my Stetson hat wardrobe after 30 years from first buying some. I had given some away as I had moved away from the look etc
Being a bit older now I figured I might as well do it once and do it right therefore I purchased the El Presidente in black & silverbelly, the El Patron in black & silverbelly and the Open Road in black & silverbelly. Love all of them and I feel good with the selections. Nothing beats the original for my needs.
Name that's all.most are good if not better
Another great iconic Australian hat brand is Akubra. By far the most common down under, and one of the best quality hats you can buy 👌
I agree I quit buying stetsons and now I have more akubras and wear them everyday
Stetson is nice but I'm more of an Akubra boy myself. One thing I can say for sure is nothing beats a fine quality hat that'll go with you everywhere.
Having owned several steaton and several other brands I can say stetson are extremely high quality and durable more than most.
The animals are dead
@@gladitsnotme Yes... That's usually how that goes. Quite the surprise, huh?
@@gladitsnotme and so will you and me
In re: Stetsons used by the military...
During the Indians Wars, a 'fedora' or 'brimmed campaign hat' was an issue item but it isn't anymore and hasn't been since War Two.
Nowadays cav troopers [myself included] buy their own Stetson as a private purchase item. Nevertheless, it's as much a uniform item in a cav regiment as your fatigues are and it's an ass-whoopin' offense to mess with another trooper's brim. While there are several companies that produce a 'regulation' cavalry hat, but I personally spent the extra money for a Stetson. It remains a cherished memento of my service with the 11th 'Blackhorse' ACR.
I have a few stetson hats of my own and I must say they are by far my favorite brand of cowboy hats to wear
You really can tell a great hat from a good hat. I have a good hat- it does the trick but it’s not butter. I think it’s kinda amazing that instead of outsourcing this part of production, they choose to do it themselves. And even then- when you buy a hat, usually you have to shape the crown and the brim yourself. Very cool process
I have my grandfather’s gray tweed Stetson Newsy cap. The interior leather skull band has gotten so brittle, it’s cracked & broken like old cardboard. But, I was told that old leather subjected to decades of sweat would have no doubt been the cause.
I’ve thought about having it repaired. But, my grandfather has been gone for 30+ years, yet it still smells like the Old Spice and witch hazel he used in his hair that bleached & faded out the silk lining.
But, what makes his hat even more special is that it was a gift to him from one of his closest friends when they were young, Al Capone. We even have a photo of them standing on the Michigan St. Chicago river bridge, wearing it.
the actual al capone? lol thats cool
That is a load of crap...Let's see the picture.
You got quality and attention to detail there homie.
That quality control manager looked exactly like I was visioning him! Bless he's stetson!
My Cavalry Stetson wasn't cheap and I earned it over 20 years ago during my Spur Ride when I was stationed with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Took me a while to get it properly shaped Cavalry style.
Roger that. 19D here.
Dragoooon!!!
I own four Stetsons. One straw for summer, two dress and one for everyday. Wonderful hats. My only regret is that there is no one local anymore to care for my hats.
"Dress cowboys hats"? Thats the saddest thing I've ever heard.
@@codydaily3807 Sometimes I wear jeans and an old shirt and sometimes I wear custom suits. I have hats for either occasion.
@@codydaily3807 why is it sad? you have a hat you can get shit on,dirty, messed up and one you keep nice for going to a special occasion
@@laurencelance586 im guessing you also keep the dress hats nice and clean and the everyday one can get as dirty as it wants
@@phoneusandfroboof829 exactly
I was a Calvary scout in the United States military, the best part about it is the Class A uniform. Replace the beret with the Stetson and the dress shoes with jump boots.
13 years after the military. I still have the Stetson and it looks the same as when I was in.
That’s awesome bro.
I’ve had several. My grandpa wore them my dad wore them now I wear them. It’s the only cowboy hat I’ll wear. Great quality and a great brand
Imagine spending $5,000 on a hat only for someone to accidentally sit on it.
😄
Bruh.
I've got a stream of income I use in settling my bills, it is an online trading business which is currently making me more than $5k weekly it's called an advance asset trade, if you are interested in making good income online . I can send you some more info on how it worked for me.
Why would you take that hat off.
@@Vel_D it’s not stocks
I bought a brown Stetson beaver felt "Ranger" in 1985 for $90. Still wear it.
The next summer I bought a "Rancher Silver Belly," also beaver felt. Still have it, but don't wear it as often.
The Ranger is a daily wear style, and the Silver Belly is more of a Sunday-go-to-meetin' style.
I think they'll both last forever.
Impressive work
Always amazing to think back , how did they figure all this out !
I learned something
I’m sure that the Dutch Van Der Linde gang has enough money for those fine hats🤠
I’m glad to see they still make them completely-by-hand like they did in the 1860s. That’s probably why they sell for 5000 USD today
The several hundred dollar ones, sure.
The $5,000 ones are purely because rich people will spend stupid amounts of money on things.
1860s ayy.. just like you remember back in your days huh? Lol smh
There is one on their website for $5500 because the band is full of diamonds. It’s not for everyone
got two stetson hats, granted both on the cheaper side, but still absolutely fantastic hats. definitely worth the price
I've had a stetson ever since 2002, still looks just as good as the day it came in the box. Easily one of my best purchases next to my gold bullion collection
I sometimes forget that things actually have to be made and aren’t just spawning outta nowhere😂
Samee
Same... I think China is the reason I feel this way
The left that support the "everything should be free" movement believe this to be true.
@@BuffaloNickel9 humans have to make those, not robots. The conditions aren’t satisfactory either low labor costs, hard, and over work.
@@andromedamessier3176 why was that response to me??
The hat is so expensive that the founder didn’t even wore one of his hats in his portraits.
"Didn't even WORE?"
Please, please tell me English is not your native language...
@@BuffaloNickel9 Dude the world is a big place. Grow up.
@@azmilreza he thinks hes funny but he doesnt realize hes just making himself out to be an asshole.
@@azmilreza how is your comment in any way relevant to mine? How does the size of the world have any relevance to somebody's terrible grammar?
I'm sorry were you offended I tried to teach somebody something?
@@BuffaloNickel9 still correcting grammar in 2021 ahahahaha
i just bought 3 this summer . high quality for sure .
I agree, Stetson is the best. King Ranch cowboy hats look pretty good as well.
They had a large factory in Philadelphia up to the late 70's. Had their own hospital and housing. You had to wear a hat to work every day back then. Heard they were a great company to work for years ago. Nice vid.
sounds communist
@@GregLemons workers having rights and nice conditions seems pretty Communist ngl
@@DanielGarcia-kw4ep Nice conditions and rights doesn't sound very communist to me
my grandmother used to work at the Philadelphia plant.
I can't afford none of the more expensive hats, but one reason I like and continue to buy the more affordable Stetson product is knowing that there is not only quality, for American workers. People complain about stuff made in China, but that's why it's so cheap, those companies commonly moved there to cut on costs. You want good quality, Chinese or American, it don't come cheap, gotta spend for it.
Trump always buys everything from overseas #45 knows better smart business man. Gets his toupee, cosmetics from IVANKA products overseas and attire all made overseas..
@Braden Scott Well said Sir.
Very true. I backpack a lot and use made in America gear from Zpacks. It’s expensive but light and very strong. Worth every penny. People keep saying they want things made in the US but complain at the cost. Labor is more expensive in the US but the quality is good and it keeps our own people working.
Also, most Stetson hats are $1-200
They're not cheap, but $150 is a lot less than $300, or $5000
Cowboy hats are just the about the only thing they couldn't outsource.
I have a stetson hackberry, very interesting to see how they are made!
These Cowboy Hats have always been Stunning 😍
They should’ve featured a Stetson hat called El AMO. It’s second to the diamante which is the $5,000 hat featured in this video. El AMO has a price tag of about $1,700 to $2000 depending on where you buy it. Its 500X beaver felt. It has a 10karat gold and silver buckle. It is a beautiful hat! I just picked mine up at boot jack. It took them to 8 months to make mine because they didn’t carry my size so they called up the Stetson company and they agreed to make it for me. It is custom and one of its kind. 🤠
There is a large format book telling the history of Stetson with lots of photos. Publication was delayed I think. Can’t wait for it to get published. See ‘The Cowboy Hat Movie’ for a deep dive into how Stetson defined the American West.
In my hometown, in northern Canada, the logo for a local fair was literally a silver stetson and the slogan for our yearly fair was "Home of the Silver Stetson"
nice,ive had mine since i was a child and another one going on to 19 years now. salutes from phoenix arizona
buy it nice or buy it twice. seems like youre paying for the high quality which is completely reasonable.
Stetson used to do contract work for other companies. For instance, back in the 1970s, they made hats for Korb's Trading Post of California. I bought one of those in 1975 for $20.
Straw for summer days and beaver for winter. And special beaver hat for dress occasions.
Love this!!!
It's an art perfected to absolutely perfection
Lol you again
Mr redundancy?
wow you keep commenting non sense. tnx very inspiring
And you have mastered the art of using hundreds of words and still making zero sense.
Or is it art perfected to perfect perfection?
Very amazing to watch the whole process and the high quality of products & techniques used to make these delightful cowboy hats.
I love stetson hats and own several of them. I wish they made more of their styles in long ovals. I have at least 3 cowboy styles and an old fedora that I would loves to have refurbished but can’t find anyone to do it.
This process looks long and complex! But as entertainment - loved watching.
I'm a huge Stetson man. I even have an original Gray Stetson US. Cavalry officers hat with the gold acorns, I believe Spanish American War vintage.
Would you agree?
I’ve never been a fan of cowboy hats, except for the last year. I started to love them & even wear them. I wish more people did, I think they’re just so nice looking.
Gross
@@codydaily3807 Cody shouldnt you be playing fortnite on your mommas laptop?
@@codydaily3807 everybody has an opinion. Unfortunately, or fortunately in this particular case, nobody‘s opinion really matters.
I think they're really situational, in the coastal town I live in California, the only people to wear them are the people that pick the fruit and vegetables in the fields. But I hear in bigger Texas cities, many people wear them.
I love that there is still a market for cowboy hats.
I toured the Longview plant looking to do some machine repairs. Quite a process. They had some machines from the 1700-1800’s. Good old iron. Also the hats are never trimmed, they are shrunk thru the work at each stage.
Bad research: Indy does not wear a Stetson, his hat is a fedora made by Herbert Johnson.
You have 5k, what do you do with it?
Guy one: I paid off my depts!
Guy two: I went on a dream vacation!
Guy three: *hat*
*Stetson
I like the regular straw cowboy hat, sprayed with sealer ..cheap and fit better.
Boot Barn, ca
Wow, they are beautiful. Nice product.
I have a stetson skyline 6X and I love it, affordable, durable, and good lookin. Hopefully something that will last long enough to give to my boy one day.
Another “celebrity” is A.J. Minter. Relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. Has been photographed many times holding the World Series trophy while sporting a Stetson
Interesting and informative
I’ve got several Stetsons as well as Resistol’s, my favorite is a Resistol 20x black gold, but my hat for ever event is a Stetson 100x El Capitan.
Amazing product made by incredibly talented artists.
My brother got a Stetson from the vistadori’s in Santa Barbra. There super super nice
I picked out a Stetson when I was 12. Since then it’s been all over the world, from the fjords in Kiruna to the valleys to Petra.
Over a decade later it’s still as strong now as back then.
I love hearing about natural beaver that is very tight.
Did they skip the part of how they get the fur in the first place? How much fur do they use a day I wonder.
A lot of dead chinchillas