| Country music plays to one audience and MTV to | | | | and old were in shops trying on cowboy hats to |
| another. When a key fashion accessory is | | | | find the style that was just right. Suppliers were |
| featured on both, look for a strong fashion trend. | | | | caught off guard and the selection was limited or |
| Three years ago stars in both fields appeared | | | | only available in higher price points. Some hat |
| wearing shapeable cowboy hats and there was a | | | | manufacturers reacted quickly and soon |
| stampede to find the item. Since then the | | | | affordable designs were on the market that |
| popularity of shapeable cowboy hats has never | | | | provided designs the buying public wanted. But |
| waned. | | | | quantities couldn't keep up with demand and |
| The demand has outstripped the supply in this | | | | manufacturers and wholesalers were always |
| stretch of time, keeping the cowboy hat trend | | | | running out. |
| hot. From Bourbon St. to beach resorts young | | | | |