Annie Oakley: The Sharpshooting Queen of the Wild West
Annie Oakley, born Phoebe Ann Mosey in 1860 in Ohio, grew up poor but became one of America’s most famous cowgirls. At 15, she beat traveling shooter Frank E. Butler in a shooting challenge, later marrying him and performing together. By the 1880s, she joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, amazing audiences with tricks like shooting coins in the air and splitting cards, earning the nickname “Little Sure Shot.”
Annie’s Impact
For over 20 years, Annie performed across the U.S. and Europe, breaking barriers in a male-dominated world. She taught Native American girls to shoot, supported women’s rights, and her style—riding pants, fringed jackets, beaded embroidery, wide-brim hats—mixed tough workwear with feminine details, showing that cowgirls could be strong and stylish.
Inspiration for My Beige Gabardine Pants
These pants are inspired by Annie’s spirit. The beige gabardine fabric is strong and durable, like her riding pants, yet structured and elegant. Handmade crochet embroidery, beaded details, and brown fringe echo her show outfits. Just like Annie combined strength and grace, these pants mix Wild West toughness with soft femi