{"product_id":"ely-diamond-bib-shirt","title":"Bib-Front Western Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eEly Diamond bib-front western shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a touch of Old Hollywood to the range. With its distinctive bib panel across the chest, pointed yokes, and snap buttons, it carries a look that’s instantly recognizable to fans of classic Western films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEly Diamond vs. Ely Cattleman\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEly Diamond was a sub-label under \u003cstrong\u003eEly \u0026amp; Walker\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same parent company behind the better-known \u003cstrong\u003eEly Cattleman \u003c\/strong\u003ebrand. While Ely Cattleman became famous for colorful plaid pearl-snap shirts worn by countless country and western fans, Ely Diamond pieces are less common. They often feature specialty cuts, like this bib-front style, that appeal to collectors looking for something a little different from the mainstream line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bib Shirt Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bib-front shirt’s roots go back to the 19th century, but not on the ranch. They were \u003cstrong\u003eworn by firemen, soldiers, and some laborers\u003c\/strong\u003e, valued for the added chest layer that provided protection and durability. Cowboys of the frontier didn’t typically wear bib shirts — their clothing leaned more toward simple cotton or wool work shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the bib shirt truly became a cowboy icon was \u003cstrong\u003ein Hollywood\u003c\/strong\u003e. Costume designers in the early Westerns wanted bold looks that stood out on screen, and the bib shirt fit the bill. No one popularized it more than \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Wayne\u003c\/strong\u003e, who wore bib shirts in many of his films, making them a signature of the silver-screen cowboy. Today, the bib shirt is recognized less as authentic frontier wear and more as a \u003cstrong\u003eHollywood-inspired western classic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ely Diamond bib shirt is in \u003cstrong\u003egreat condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with crisp snaps, strong fabric, and all the distinctive character intact. A fine example of how western film style crossed over into real-world wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ely Diamond","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":58360280023389,"sku":"1358","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/2411\/2221\/files\/IMG_2099.png?v=1756403450","url":"https:\/\/lassowear.com\/fi\/products\/ely-diamond-bib-shirt","provider":"Lasso – Vintage \u0026 Ranchwear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}