I get sick just thinking about how many garments are out in the world and how many new garments will be made this season. There are plenty of 'gently used' articles of clothing floating around the thrift stores. Granted, some are quite boring, but they beg to be altered, made new, or turned into an art piece.
I got the idea to revive common garments into western fashion after doing a few custom westerns from scratch. I do love creating the one-of-a-kind customs, but that can hurt the pocketbook. A ready-made and gently used button front can bring the cost down quite a bit.
Check out Fifi's on Delmar for some of my Rodeo Revival westerns. www.fifis.biz
I make cool stuff. I mean, I make some fantastic western shirts. They are all custom fitted and designed. Most have the decorated yokes and 'smile' pockets. It takes time, but I don't agree with the China/Walmart way that things are going. Get something good and unique that is going to last you for the rest of your life. Invest in a piece of art. Support us folk that need to create.
This is a shirt that I created for Jesse Irwin. He entertains us here in St. Louis and will soon be heading your way. I've done a few shirts for this boy, and he is one of my biggest fans. I owe him a free custom shirt due to all the wearing of my creations that he does. Thank you, Jesse. www.myspace.com/jesseirwin