Artist Spotlight: Sin City 2 Director Robert Rodriguez

Making his directorial debut in 1992 with El Mariachi, Robert Rodriguez has continued to make a name for himself in the world of film. His new film, Sin City 2, released this past Friday to slightly disappointing box office numbers. Nevertheless, as the sequel to the original box office smash, it could become a sleeper hit in its own right. Rodriguez's first big breakthrough hit came with 1995's Desperado, solidifying Rodgriguez's talent for action films. But Rodriguez has also become known for being a certified Stetson-man. Never seen without his trademark Stetson western hat on and off the red carpet, this San Antonio native represents Texas in style.

"When I decided to become a filmmaker, nobody was surprised, for I had spent years with my father's super8 – I used to take it when he wasn't looking – glued to my favourite hat, a classic ten gallon Stetson hat." This characteristic head covering has become the director's distinctive sign: "It's like Gyro Gearloose's thinking cap, which he puts on when he needs new ideas: I don't exist without it." - Vogue Italia, 2011

Rodriguez's penchant for western styles of hat has infiltrated his films as well, such as the hat Johnny Depp's character wore in Once Upon a Time in Mexico:

Here are a few more of the Stetson styles Rodriguez sports:

similar style: Stetson Falcon Buffalo Felt

similar style: Stetson Sawtooth Buffalo Felt

similar style: Stetson Pawnee Gun Club 5X

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