The start of AB Western Designs came about, funny enough, when Ashley was in a bind to get a dress for a rodeo queen pageant short notice. "My only option at that point was to make it myself," she says. So she made the dress herself and loved it. From that time forward, Ashley decided to design all her own outfits.
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After succeeding to get Brandy (her sister) hooked on rodeo queening, it was only a small step to get Brandy involved in the designing business too. Together they developed their own design philosophy: high quality pieces inspired by trending fashion with their own unique western twist.
Together they have become a team. They know each other's strengths and talents and make each other that much more creative.
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"Brandy is so good at making things fit and taking measurements," says Ashley. "And she has this eye for extreme detail, and is much more patient with the sewing machine."
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"Sometimes," says Brandy with a crooked smile.
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Brandy and Ashley have come a long way from sewing their own outfits for hometown rodeos. Now they specialize in creating custom apparel and accessories for rodeo competitors and fans alike. They design everything from jackets, vests, dresses, shirts, boots, and belts. Their mission is to always make something that expresses their client's personality and that their clients will feel beautiful and confident in.