Beauty / Beauty FeatureBeauty / Beauty FeatureThe best western-themed beauty moments in movies and pop cultureAs Dazed goes west with Lil Nas X on the cover of its autumn 2019 issue, we dip into the pop-cultural archives with some of the best western beauty moments of all timeShareLink copied ✔️July 30, 2019July 30, 2019TextOliver Lunn Western-inspired looks are squarely in the spotlight right now. For his AW19 collection, Telfar presented a runway rodeo, sending stetson-topped, chaps-clad models down his catwalk in true cowboy style. Solange paid tribute to her Texan heritage in the visuals for When I Get Home. And then there’s the fact that country-trap has skyrocketed to the mainstream, with Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” breaking the record for most weeks at No 1 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the video for his absurdly catchy Billy Ray Cyrus collab, the Dazed cover star straddles a horse through an urban neighbourhood. He wears a dark brown hat, dusty jacket, and gold earrings. I’m pretty sure this is the definition of fly. Doffing his hat to the west, trap’s first cowboy is the latest artist to remind us how fun western-inspired beauty looks can be. Look at the pop culture of yesteryear and you’ll discover a whole treasure trove of styles waiting to be dusted off. Expect tassels, frills, big boots, spurs, and of course, hats whose brims curve like perfect Mexican tortilla chips. Saddle up, partner. The best western beauty looksEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREConner Ives and MAC team up to protect the dolls Who is looksmaxxing really for? Nike How the Dazed US team are AirmaxxingHow the BDS movement has changed the way we eatGoop horror: The new wave of literature skewering the beauty industry Nike The unexpected history of Nike’s Air MaxDoctors debunk Clavicular’s beauty routine, step by stepYSL Beauty’s Block Party showed the changing face of gen Z nightlifeManga boobs and cybersigilism: Nail art is entering its maximalist eraWe need more ‘normal’ looking people on TVWe asked Troye Sivan what the SWEAT tour smelt likeWhy is everyone hating on runfluencers now?Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy