State Fair of Texas 2022: Big Tex gets a new shirt

DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas kicks off on the finish of the month, and fairgoers will discover one thing totally different concerning the 55-foot cowboy this 12 months. 

The beacon of Fair Park might be donning some new threads this 12 months, sporting a model new shirt, which might be unveiled on Friday, Sept. 16. The shirt is designed by Dickies, who’ve been the official clothes shop of Big Tex and the State Fair of Texas for the previous 20 years.

State Fair officers say Big Tex’s outfit is made of sturdy, wind and flame-resistant materials, however the out of doors parts may be harsh, requiring an outfit change at the very least each three years.

So, along with his new shirt design to be introduced, we needed to have a look at Big Tex’s type all through the years. Here’s a have a look at the newest matches, courtesy of pictures we may discover from the Associated Press: 

The most up-to-date fir options some white and blue shoulder stripes on a pink button down with a blue and white handkerchief tied round his neck. Solid, basic look. In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, he donned a “Howdy, Folks!” masks, too. 

Could be higher, might be worse.

OK, deal with the elephant within the room right here. Let’s ignore the couple right here having fun with their scrumptious Fletcher’s Corny Dogs and dissect the match on Big Tex within the background. The colours are switched up a bit from the newest match, however the navy blue taking on a majority of the shirt is a good search for the cowboy. 

Red shoulders, white stars and an accent of a yellow handkerchief this time. Sharp and higher than the final evaluation. There are nonetheless some higher matches coming, nevertheless.

This shirt looks like it could be a denim button down, and I do not know if it is as a result of I can see the complete outfit on this photograph, however that is a ton of denim for my private style. I dig the double multi-colored entrance pockets, however once more, it is a bit an excessive amount of Navy for me. In the photograph above, you’ll be able to at the very least see the distinction in blues from his denims and the shirt. 

I’m actually digging the white shirt right here. Double pocket … pink, white AND blue on the shoulders. Very patriotic and Texan, multi functional.

This one is actually fireplace. (too quickly?) Jokes apart, not one of Big Tex’s finest, for my part. Not too loopy on the form/design within the chest or the pink star shoulder combo. Feels a little too retro for me.

He appears like a mustard packet on the concession stand. That’s all there may be to say.

Texas Flag shirt?!?! The Texan satisfaction is actual, and that is an all-timer.

The State Fair of Texas runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 23. For a have a look at the new occasions coming this 12 months, click on right here.