It feels too easy to blame this on Harry Styles, but given the way the crowds at his Australian concerts took to wearing cowboy hats, I’m left with little choice but to assign responsibility to him. Country and western is back, and it’s bigger than Texas.
There is something powerful about dressing as if you’re about to ride a horse, as if you might be able to crack a whip (and not just metaphorically). Defined by denim – all kinds, except ripped or bleached – gold and silver hardware, fringing and plaid, the look is about rugged strength.