The Canadian Press: The cowboy hats, belt buckles, denim and boots that leaders pull on show that politics and wardrobe go hand in hand, say fashion experts.
“Stampede is really about performance. It’s not just Sunday best. It’s something else,” said Paul Hardy, a Canadian designer.
“Every self-respecting Albertan has a small section in their closet of western wear, and people turn out (in it). It just is part of the culture here…