Best Fashion at Round Top

Round Top's fashion scene covers an enormous range: authentic vintage clothing from the 1940s through 1990s, contemporary linen and cotton designers who exclusively sell at the show, Western wear (boots, hats, denim, bolo ties), handmade leather goods and bags, artisan jewelry, vintage designer pieces, boho and festival-style clothing, kimonos and wraps, and menswear. The Arbors' Fashion Tent is the largest single collection.

Round Top is one of the best vintage clothing markets in Texas. Unlike a thrift store where you're sorting through thousands of items, Round Top vendors curate their selections — you're seeing the good stuff, not the rejects. Dealers specialize by era and style, so if you're looking for 1970s denim, Western wear, or 1960s mod pieces, there are vendors who focus specifically on those categories.

The Fashion Tent is located at The Arbors venue in Round Top. It's the largest dedicated fashion and accessories area at the show, with dozens of vendors under one roof. The Arbors is on Highway 237 in Round Top proper — about 10 minutes from the Warrenton fields. Look for The Arbors signage on the south side of the highway.

No — vintage sizing is very different from modern sizing. A vintage women's size 12 is roughly equivalent to a modern size 6-8. A vintage men's large is often a modern medium. Always try on or ask for measurements (chest, waist, length) rather than going by the tag. Most vendors expect you to try things on and are happy to help you find your vintage size.

Vintage clothing ranges from $15 band tees and casual pieces to $300+ for quality vintage designer items. Contemporary handmade pieces are typically $50-$250. Western boots vary enormously — $80 for vintage work boots to $500+ for vintage Tony Lamas or custom-made boots. Leather bags: $100-$600. Hats: $25-$200 depending on age and condition.

Absolutely — Western wear is one of Round Top's strongest fashion categories. You'll find vintage and contemporary cowboy boots, Wrangler and Levi's denim, Western shirts, bolo ties, belt buckles, Stetsons and other hats, and handmade leather goods. The style is authentic Texas — worn by people who actually ranch and rodeo — not a costume version of it.