H Bar C Ranchwear is Here to Stay
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by Bailey Powell Aldrich
What do John Wayne, the cast of “Urban Cowboy,” and Gwen Stefani have in common? They’ve all been outfitted by H Bar C Ranchwear, a pillar of western wear since it was developed in the late 1800s. H Bar C Ranchwear first dipped its toes into the Fort Worth market with a sold out pop up store at the 2020 National Finals Rodeo (NFR). The people of Fort Worth had officially spoken with their spending! While H Bar C intended to come to Fort Worth in a temporary
capacity for NFR, they quickly saw how the brand would fit right in with a permanent presence. In November 2021 H Bar C Ranchwear’s doors swung open in the Stockyards area on N. Main St., and the shop is walking distance from Springhill Suites, Joe T. Garcia’s, and Mule Alley’s brand-spankin’-new Hotel Drover. Nestled between these key destinations, the store is accessible and right at home. In addition to the new storefront, the brand is also looking forward to celebrating the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo this 4
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month. If the past is any indicator, they’ll probably get cleaned out again, so be sure to stop by early! H Bar C began as a luxury outfitter with an “English riding flair” in Brooklyn, New York by tailor Samuel Christenfeld
(the C) who, soon after, partnered with sartorial equal Mel Halpern (the H). When Christenfeld passed away, his five sons carried on the legacy by maintaining the integrity of the brand while also expanding its reach. In true Americana form, the brand traveled west over the years and collected loyal clientele en route, and is now an internationally heralded brand. One of the Christenfeld sons, Seymour, notably put down roots in Los
