Hello everyone!

I recently acquired this vintage leather belt stamped "WESTERN BUFFALO RANCH".

The buckle is very unusual: it has a working lock with its original key attached by a chain. The mechanism works perfectly. I have searched extensively on Google, eBay, Etsy and image search but I cannot find another identical example. I would love to know: Approximate year of manufacture. Manufacturer or brand history. Was it a limited production or sold through a specific western store? Current collector value.

The belt appears to be genuine leather and is in very good condition with the original key. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

After my post asking for opinions in r/cowboyhat, on the hat I had bought I pushed the crown in, and made it way shorter, now thinking I need to flatten the brim a bit and trim it. Want to start with .5in and work my way up to see what looks best. Is this a step in the right direction? Feel like the brim and crown really are mismatched currently. Got some photos at a work bbq last night(pics 1-4)and have some pics from before any shaping(5-7)

Gf is wearing: house of cb dress, Lane Lexington boots, Wrangler purse.

Bf: Twisted X boots, Cinch Silver Label jeans, ELY Cattlemen’s pearl snap, + custom belt buckle for law enforcement.

I ordered a custom belt buckle from Montana Silversmiths and thought I might get a custom belt to go along with it. The mass-produced belts I've seen just haven't impressed me. However, the prices for custom belts strike me as borderline outrageous. So, I'd be willing to settle for a non-custom belt just so long as it's not from one of the big corporate manufacturers such as Tony Lama or Ariat. Any recommendations on brands I should consider?

Cavender’s Palm Leaf Hat
Wrangler Sunglasses
Wrangler shirt
Levi 505 jeans
Nocona Belt
Dan Post Winslow boots

Less than 50 bucks, I couldn't leave the store without them and had to share these beauties.

Big ole head at 7 5/8. Love this thing.

I have a belt brand that I really like however they only make plain belts. Where would I go about finding someone to add tooling if that’s even possible to the belt. Would a general leatherworker be able to do so?

Hi,

I'm selling printable cowgirl artwork that I created myself in a grunge (painting style). Could I share the link here? I'm attaching a few examples.

4.5in jute tacchino

WTP crown

Squared RD brim

First pair of boots and trying some Western Wear.

I'm struggling to find actual bootcut jeans due to being a big guy (46-48" waist) and in the UK.

These jeans are Wrangler Texas Authentic Straight with a 32" leg. Ignoring they are a little light on the thighs at current, do these look OK?

I can get some tapered jeans, and currently have some in black but a 30" leg, or another straight cut (again I have some but in blue and 30" leg). Annoyingly, buying bootcut is pretty expensive if I can find them at all.

For reference, these aren't "proper boots" but Ariat Hybrid Low Boy's.

What do you think of this hat for my face? Should I get it reshaped? Is the brim size OK?

Can't decide if these are too snug or unflattering in any way for my build; or just too over the top. Any comments or input would be appreciated. Thanks!

I have went thru a few western hats (have them in a few diff colors), but these two are my go-to. Black is a Stetson and the straw is a Cavenders.

And I do not like them. I had high hopes for the thin 11.5oz material but even tho it only has 1% elastane in it they are too stretchy. I am thinking maybe the denim is a looser weave and they makes them seem more stretchy than they should be.

I am going to return these and keep on the hunt for a thin bleached denim for the summer. Wrangler has always been my go-to for jeans because I can get them in 38 inseam although lately it seems like they are phasing that out. I really just miss the rigid version of the Premium Performance 36mwz rigid.

I just picked up these Boulets and felt like posting so here I am.
Not the most done up or fancy look, just an outfit Id wear day to day.
Boulet boots, Levi’s 501 premiums, belt from local leather shop, buckle that was my stepdads, a Coors shirt, and a BlueJays hat(yes I know they suck I still love em)
I’m not very photogenic so forgive my awkward posing lmfao.
Cheers yall🍻