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    Get your Cowboy Carter duds in West Town

    By Moyo Adeolu,

    11 days ago

    Beyoncé's latest album, Act II: Cowboy Carter has made her the first Black woman to lead Billboard's Top Country Albums chart in history.

    Yes, but: The album is also having a big effect on interest in Western fashion.


    Flashback: During Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, the trend of dressing in silver reflected fans' support for Queen Bey and boosted sales for Amazon and Etsy sellers .

    Here in Chicago, if the album has inspired you to seek out cowboy boots, it's worth visiting Alcala's Western Wear , a local mainstay in West Town. This month, the family-owned store is celebrating 51 years of business.

    • Expect to find something for everyone: boots, hats, belt buckles, purses, and more.

    What we're watching: Store staff told Axios they saw sales jump during Taylor Swift's recent Chicago tour stop, and anticipate the same should a Cowboy Carter tour be announced.

    If you go: 733 W Chicago Ave; Open daily .

    More local stores:

    • Rosales Wear, 2916 N. Cicero
    • Tony's Western Wear, 3348 W. 63rd
    • Durango Western Wear, 4136 W. 26th St.
    • El Arrieri Western Wear and Fashion, 3853 W. Fullerton

    Watch our Instagram tour of Acala's

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