Fashion is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and Tennessee native Dustin Bowen has built a business with that in mind. Owner and Chief Designer of Bowen Boots, a hand-designed, full-service boot studio in Nashville, Bowen uses his love for upcycling and designing boots that challenge industry norms to create custom works of art. Bowen views bootwear as an extension of personality, and he pours his heart into every handmade detail from start to finish in this custom-made process. As a result, his boots and leatherwear are loved and worn by folks around the world, including some famous faces like Post Malone, Thomas Rhett, and Jeffree Star, to name a few. Combining the traditional art form of boot-making with modern designs, Bowen is designing boots that are truly one-of-a-kind. —Nicole Brown
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