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National Finals

Rodeo Runway

with Lil Bee’s

Bohemian

Rodeo Life: Have you ever been to the NFR?
Lil Bee’s Bohemian: Yes! This year will be my 3rd consecutive year at-
tending the NFR. Last year was our first year setting up a booth during
NFR. We are SO excited that we will be back this year returning to the
RFWA Expo located at the Plaza Hotel & Casino!

RL: Have you ever seen any items of your brand being worn at the
NFR?
LBB: Over the past 3 years I have seen so many women wearing Lil
Bee’s at the NFR & it's so amazing! I still get butterflies in my stom-
ach every time Lil Bee’s gets tagged on Instagram. These ladies could
shop anywhere but they choose Lil Bee’s! I'm so beyond grateful for
that too! We made “Best of the West” for the last 2 years in Western
Runway which is a magazine centered around the NFR.I am confident
we are in the top 10 list of places to shop for NFR outfits!

RL: What is currently trending in western fashion?
LBB: Faux Leather, Old Time Western Styles like Ruffles & Lace. A lot
of Faux Furs, & Oversized Teddy Jackets – bringing in that Beth Dutton
vibe! Graphic Tees are still huge & Bell Bottoms have been holding
strong for a solid 3 years now. One of my personal favorites that is
currently trending is Distressed Denim!

RL: How long have you been in business for?
LBB: We just had our 3-year anniversary this past August 3rd.

RL: How have you seen western wear evolve since you’ve been in the
industry?
LBB: Overall, I think the industry is constantly changing! A lot of vin-
tage & retro vibes have been coming in & out the past 3 years. How-
ever, one thing I am proud of is my personal and boutique style has
stayed consistent since the beginning of Lil Bee's! With bell bottoms,
graphic tees, kimonos and fringe still being our top sellers. When I
started Lil Bee’s I brought in Bell Bottoms & Flares and people thought
I was crazy. Now everywhere you look people are selling bell bottoms.
I have always loved that Hippie, Bohemian & 70's Retro Fashion. I’m
hoping it stays forever!

RL: Have you noticed any influence that western fashion has had on
the rest of the fashion industry?
LBB: Yes, I have noticed in the last 3 years that not only Runway Fash-
ion, but that all the Surf Brand companies are changing their styles to
a more western vibe. We are seeing a lot of Aztec prints, Fringe, Boots
& even Western inspired hats. I think everyone wants a piece of the
Western Fashion trend. I even noticed the other day that Walmart was
selling snakeskin bell bottoms.

RL: How do you decide on what to add to your boutique?
LBB: I truly only buy things that I would personally wear or wish I could

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