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The Original Western hat, The Boss of The Plains is an icon. Hand-crafted from 6X quality fur felt with a distressed finish, making each hat truly unique
Featuring a cattleman crown, firm finish brim and Stetson branded satin lining. Finished with a leather hat band. Each Stetson Boss of The Plains is dyed by hand, the old-fashioned way. That means that no two Boss of the Plains hats are the same. Each is unique, with its own distinct hue and shape.
Available in Assorted Brown & Black
The Brown we have in store is on the lighter side no dark brown.
Please note: shades of Brown & Black may differ from images seen on our website and every hat will have varying levels of distressing, this may be slight tears in felt or dust on the hat. Hat band will differ from the photo's above.
Discover the hat that started it all — the Boss of the Plains, created by John B. Stetson in 1865. Designed for the American frontier, this iconic cowboy hat features a flat brim, tall crown, and is crafted from high-quality beaver felt or buffalo wool for ultimate durability and weather resistance.
As South Australia's first authorised Stetson dealer, Max Milan Stirling proudly offers this timeless piece of Western heritage — a true symbol of rugged individualism and classic style.
Whether you're dressing the part for country life, fashion, or outdoor adventures, the Boss of the Plains is a functional and fashionable addition to any wardrobe.