……………..Western themes were always fun to work on!…….There was so much history and research material to draw from. Of course leather or suede fringe was a MAJOR DETAIL!……From left to right at the bottom is a suede “Barn Jacket” with leather fringe inserted into the sleeves and across the back yoke…..The curved besom pockets with the triangular pieces of leather at both ends was also a popular western detail……The chamois suede vest over leather pants with side seam long leather fringe had a western shirt with a string tie to finish the look….The fringed gloves just brought the “fringe message” home……The chamois suede strapless dress had self suede fringe down both side seams….The matching boots also had fringe down the sides…..great for “two stepping”…..Below the dress is the dress again with a fringed Chamois suede bolero…..The sketches to the extreme right are of jackets in gaberdine or wool twill. The fitted shirt jacket with shirt sleeves had a matching midi skirt with leather fringe down the sides….The seven button jewel neck jacket with the patch breast pockets and shirt sleeves was made in a soft Napa leather. The seamed skirt matched was in matching leather and the boots had fringe down the sides…The large felt hat had a leather strap with silver conches…….”GIDDY UP LITTLE DOGGIE”