70s/80s Rodeo Denim Vest

Hold your horses, cowpoke—this one’s somethin’ special. Here's a denim vest so steeped in cowboy charm, you can practically smell the hay bales and hear the distant whinny of a bronco. This piece is a rodeo-soul relic, adorned with not one, but two embroidered patches from the legendary Calgary Stampede—aka The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

It may be homemade—or it may have been a small-batch production piece. Either way, it’s one-of-a-kind and ready to ride shotgun with your best boots and a dusty ol’ grin.

🐎 About Them Patches

The two colorful Stampede patches date from the late 70s to early 80s, judging by the design and embroidery style. One sports a dramatic buckin' bronco silhouette in front of a vivid prairie sunset, while the other features a red-and-white globe motif with—you guessed it—more rodeo glory.

🧵 Construction & Details

• Material: Soft and worn-in denim with vintage fades and just the right amount of sass

• Leather details: Sweet tan leather trim on the pockets and rear buckle strap

• Buttons: Classic jeans-style buttons down the front

• Back buckle: Brass-tone buckle stamped “American Jeans.” Whether that’s the brand or just a stylish addition from whoever put this vest together—we ain’t entirely sure. But it’s a slick finishing touch, no doubt.

• Condition: No holes, no stains—just authentic vintage vibes with a smooth, supple feel

• No size tag, but based on the measurements (length 63cm, width 50cm), we'd call it a Medium.

📜 What in tarnation is the Calgary Stampede?

The Calgary Stampede has been bringin’ the wild to the west since 1912, an annual 10-day event in Alberta, Canada, that combines world-class rodeo, chuckwagon races, music, agriculture, and more cowboy hats than you can shake a stick at. Folks come from all over the globe to take part in what’s widely regarded as the top rodeo showcase on this side of the Rockies.

Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-denim ranch hand or just cowboy-curious, this vest delivers the full western fantasy—no horse required.

Y’all don’t wanna miss this one. Giddy up and grab it before it rides off into the sunset! 🌅🧡