Sure, there are rodeos and riding. But the other great stock-show draw is shopping. Here’s a pitifully little bit of the retail schooling found in the Hall of Education. (More next week!)
Leather and grace
This hand-tooled leather valise, available in tan, dark brown and red, makes it abundantly clear there is no reason carry-on luggage has to be boring. Check out the tooled wheelie too. $149.99. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEATHERS
A “Star” is born
Riding on the popularity of the rugged Fat Baby boots by Ariat, Star Baby cowboy boots debut at the stock show. They’re taller and sleeker and have a sole that meets performance-riding standards. And until March, this is the only place in the world you can get them. $129.95. CORRAL WEST RANCHWEAR
A big-sky chair
After a day on the range, nothing looks better than an overstuffed leather armchair, like The Montana, in croc-embossed cowhide. $1,895. CEDAR FURNITURE AND MORE
Lasso some for the little ‘uns
The littlest buckaroos can customize their own nylon lariats while Mom mulls tiny pairs of chaps, little leather work gloves and sweet red cow-kid hats. You’ll need to take a number because the rope station is one of the most popular stops at the stock show. $5. CHOO-CHOO ROPES
Casual to fancy
You won’t be able to resist a look at cotton jackets inset with hand-loomed panels. Styles range from sturdy outerwear in a golden tan to spunky black boleros you would be happy to wear to a swanky soiree. $159.95. CATALINA ORIGINALS
