Western Themes
Western belt buckles have long been a popular tradition among farmers, ranchers, hunters, anglers and rodeo-attendees.
Buckle up, Cowboy!
Western belt buckles are very much a cultural icon – part of the cowboy and rodeo champ mystique. They are bold, brash and worn with much pride (the bigger, the better). These buckles are sported not just by cowboys, but people from all walks of life. Celebrities, rock stars, oil tycoons and politicians have been known to include western belt buckles in their outfit. Indeed, these belt buckles provide one with an excellent way to express their individuality and fashion…
Western Style Belt Buckles
It may be the biggest stereotype associated with belt buckles but for the most part the stereotype is not far off base. It is, “All cowboys wear belt buckles and the bigger they are the better.” Inola Castings has a great inventory of western belt buckles and if they don’t have something that you really like you can always make your own belt buckle. That way you’re guaranteed to have something you love and that is unique and special to…
Looking Cool with your Belt Buckle
There are certain trends or fashion styles that for some reason intimidate us and make us believe that we can’t “pull it off”. Belt buckles can be one of those trends or styles for a lot of people but the truth is that anyone and everyone can wear belt buckles. It’s not as if the right to wear a cool belt buckle is exclusive to a certain group or age.
Design Your Own Belt Buckle
It doesn’t matter who you are, you want to be unique. You have a distinct style—you want people to notice your individuality, and nothing says more about you than what you wear. We all have different styles and tastes, and in a society where fads are constantly shifting, there’s one accessory that will never go out of style because it is uniquely you: your custom- designed belt buckle from Inola Castings. No matter what you’re wearing, your belt buckle can…
Cowboy Buckle History
Before the 1920s, cowboys didn’t actually wear belt buckles. Many cowboys didn’t even wear belts and today, some still don’t. Most cowboys by the late 1800s actually wore suspenders. Suspenders did the simple job of keeping the pants up just fine, and were very functional for the work of a ranch lifestyle – riding, roping, saddling, tending to and caring for animals, building, and any other tasks of ranch management. In fact, the entire attire of the cowboy in the…