Y'all... I Came in for a Hat & Left Wanting a Horse…read more
Hey, y'all it me again....saddle up and sit a spell because I have GOT to tell y'all about my experience at Ariat, 3716 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89158.
First of all, when you walk in, it's like cowboy heaven done put on its Sunday best. There is so much to look at, beautifully decorated, and the customer service? Top tier. They let you wander around a little bit, then greet you like they've been waiting on you to come in all day.
They ask what you're looking for, they don't point but walk you toward the elevator or stairs, and once you get upstairs to the second floor... baby, that's where the magic starts.
That's where I met Ivan -- and I'm not calling him the "hat doctor." Nope. I'm branding him the Hat Ambassador. Y'all, when I tell you this man knows cowboy hats, I mean KNOWS them. I tried on enough hats to make a ranch nervous. Ivan stayed patient the whole time, shaping, steaming, explaining, and helping me find the one.
I ended up with a beautiful Stetson rabbit felt hat with a distressed look, some branding, and an open crown just the way I wanted it. I even had Ivan sign my 2dollar bill & he put it in the band. He took his time and made sure everything was just right.
And at the very end, when my hat was finished, Ivan extended his hand, took off his own hat with the other, thanked me for coming, and y'all... I loved that. It was classy, respectful, and fit the whole experience perfectly. I felt like I had stepped right into an old western movie.
By the time I left, I felt like I should've had a horse tied up outside waiting on me.
If you're ever in Las Vegas and want a cowboy hat experience that's worth every penny, go see Ivan at Ariat. Five stars all day long.