Lucille

LUCILLE COLLECTION | 2026

A collection of 10 deliciously handmade garments inspired by the Cowgirl Lucille Mulhall

Photography : Joseph Mercer-Holland

With special thanks to Tindra Alstéus & Ninni Alstéus

LUCILLE MULHALL (1885–1940).

Born October 21, 1885, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Zack and Agnes Mulhall, Lucille Mulhall is celebrated as the first cowgirl [...] Although "cowgirl" had been in use since the year of her birth, few would argue that she was the first to give the word national meaning. She was among the first women to compete in roping and riding events against men and earned such titles as "Champion Lady Steer Roper of the World" at the Calgary Stampede. She starred in Mulhall's Wild West, the Miller Brothers' 101 Ranch Wild West show, and in vaudeville. In 1913 she formed her own troupe and in 1916 produced her own rodeo, Lucille Mulhall's Roundup. [...]

Lucille Mulhall's popularity was due to her skill, the result of perfect timing with her rope, unusual balance on her horse, and her diminutive size and ladylike demeanor. Most important, she was authentic, coming from a genuine ranch background. She was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1975 and National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1977.

Text written and extracted from The Oklahoma Historical Society