According to Experience Scottsdale’s Tourism Study, in 2023, Scottsdale hosted an estimated 4.8 million domestic overnight visitors and 4.9 million domestic day trip visitors. Although the area is popular with tourists and residents for many reasons, the plethora of boutique shopping experiences is at the top of the list.
Old Town Scottsdale’s unique, custom stores – like Rancher Hat Bar and Truly Blessed Jewels – draw in creative consumers and shopaholics alike.
Rancher Hat Bar
Rancher Hat Bar, located at 4225 N. Scottsdale Road, opened in January 2023. Here’s how it works: patrons choose a hat, select accessories, and watch the staff bring their imagination to life. With over 100 styles to choose from, guests can find the perfect embellishment and style to make their hats their own.
Rancher Hat Bar offers virtual appointments via video call and recently introduced their Online Hat Builder, a one-of-a-kind online software where you can customize a hat right from your screen. This innovative tool allows customers to enjoy a personalized Rancher experience from the comfort of their homes. The brand has also recently launched Rancher Co., a new western chic clothing boutique, further expanding its offerings and enhancing its unique blend of style and customization.
Rancher Hat Bar has also become a Scottsdale favorite for group events. Guests can rent the whole space for a more personalized experience, whether it’s a bachelorette party, corporate gathering, or family celebration.
In under two years, the brand has opened four storefronts and has two Texas and one Nashville location opening soon, with Scottsdale being its flagship headquarters. Folsom, California, was its original location, which led to two Scottsdale locations on Scottsdale Road and 5th Avenue and, shortly after, its first Colorado location in Cherry Creek. RHB is set to open a Dallas and Waco location in November, with Nashville in early 2025, to bring the brand to seven storefronts in under two years.
Truly Blessed Jewels
Brand founder Lisa Valenzuela is a self-taught jewelry designer who has been in the business for over 19 years. What started as a stress reliever became a full-blown business in southern California and made its way to the Valley. Truly Blessed Jewels offers in-house services like permanent jewelry, engraving, and piercing.
For those interested in permanent jewelry, staff members start by measuring wrists, ankles, necks, or fingers to size the selection. All 140+ gold and silver jewelry options are made in the U.S. and are tarnish-free. The shop also offers mix-and-match selections so patrons can find the perfect chains and charms for every occasion. Guests can also select from pre-made jewelry. Truly Blessed Jewels is set to open its first out-of-state location in Newport Beach, California, on Lido Island this November.
For more information, visit rancherhatbar.com, rancherco.com and trulyblessedjewels.com.
