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Sunward is a Western lifestyle brand that makes its own jewelry, leather accessories and hat adornments at a studio in Gypsum and sells them from a small storefront in Lionshead Village. The shop is in the Arcade Building at 531 East Lionshead Circle, next to Alpine Pizza Company.

It suits anyone who wants a Western hat that looks like theirs rather than off the rack, light leather earrings to wear home, or a gift with a maker behind it. Come prepared to talk through a custom piece; the ready-made stock is only part of the shop.

Hats

Sunward sells its own hat collection and a selection of Stetsons, then dresses them: hats are burned with designs and styled with bands and adornments, and hat-wrap kits let you restyle one yourself. Styled hats are also sold ready to wear.

Jewelry

The earrings are cut from genuine veg-tanned leather, often with brass or acrylic. For custom silver, maker Carrie sketches each design and works with you one-on-one; pieces are handmade in fine silver at the Gypsum studio and take two to four weeks.

Clothing and gifts

A small clothing edit includes Tasha Polizzi, Queen of Sparkles, Deepa Gurnani and Jaded Gypsy, along with tees, trucker caps, and leather gloves and mittens. The studio also does custom drinkware and branded goods for businesses.

When to find them

Sunday hours change with the season: in summer the Lionshead store is closed on Sundays and Sunward usually sets up at the Vail Farmers Market on Meadow Drive, in October it opens Sundays from 10 to 3, and in November it closes until snowfall. The team also travels to shows such as the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Store hours vary by season, so check the FAQ.

Sources: Sunward, Lionshead store, custom jewelry, events. Checked September 23, 2026.

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531 E Lionshead Cir
Vail, 81657

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Quick answer: Sunward is a business at 531 E Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657. Sunward in Lionshead sells handmade leather earrings, custom fine-silver jewelry, and Sunward and Stetson hats burned and styled with adornments.

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Sunward is a Western lifestyle brand that makes its own jewelry, leather accessories and hat adornments at a studio in Gypsum and sells them from a small storefront in Lionshead Village. The shop is in the Arcade Building at 531 East Lionshead Circle, next to Alpine Pizza Company.

It suits anyone who wants a Western hat that looks like theirs rather than off the rack, light leather earrings to wear home, or a gift with a maker behind it. Come prepared to talk through a custom piece; the ready-made stock is only part of the shop.

Hats

Sunward sells its own hat collection and a selection of Stetsons, then dresses them: hats are burned with designs and styled with bands and adornments, and hat-wrap kits let you restyle one yourself. Styled hats are also sold ready to wear.

Jewelry

The earrings are cut from genuine veg-tanned leather, often with brass or acrylic. For custom silver, maker Carrie sketches each design and works with you one-on-one; pieces are handmade in fine silver at the Gypsum studio and take two to four weeks.

Clothing and gifts

A small clothing edit includes Tasha Polizzi, Queen of Sparkles, Deepa Gurnani and Jaded Gypsy, along with tees, trucker caps, and leather gloves and mittens. The studio also does custom drinkware and branded goods for businesses.

When to find them

Sunday hours change with the season: in summer the Lionshead store is closed on Sundays and Sunward usually sets up at the Vail Farmers Market on Meadow Drive, in October it opens Sundays from 10 to 3, and in November it closes until snowfall. The team also travels to shows such as the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Store hours vary by season, so check the FAQ.

Sources: Sunward, Lionshead store, custom jewelry, events. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Closed · Opens 11:00 AM Wed

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Amenities at Sunward

  • Custom jewelry (made to order)
  • Hat customization and burned hats
  • Online shopping
  • Workshops (Gypsum studio)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sunward customize hats?
Yes. Sunward sells its own hat collection and a curated selection of Stetson and Resistol hats, and dresses them in store: hats are burned with designs and finished with handmade bands and one-of-a-kind adornments, and styled hats are sold ready to wear. If you want to restyle a hat yourself, the Hat Wrap Kit ($48 at shopsunward.com) is sold for styling at home.
Can I order custom jewelry?
Yes. Custom pieces are made to order in fine silver at the Sunward Studio in Gypsum. Maker Carrie starts each design with a sketch and works one-on-one with you to get every detail right. Turnaround is two to four weeks depending on the design. Start by emailing [email protected].
What does Sunward sell?
Handmade jewelry (earrings and necklaces), leather accessories, its own hats plus Stetson and Resistol hats with handmade bands and adornments, and a small clothing edit from brands including Tasha Polizzi, Queen of Sparkles, Deepa Gurnani, Jaded Gypsy, Tat2 Designs and Free People, plus tees, trucker caps, and leather gloves and mittens. For men, hats, trucker caps, tees and leather gloves are the men's-relevant stock; the official site does not break out a separate men's department.
Where is Sunward?
At 531 East Lionshead Circle in Lionshead Village, Vail, in the Arcade Building by Alpine Pizza Company. The making studio is separate, in Gypsum; the store is the Lionshead storefront.
What are Sunward's hours?
They change with the season, and October-November is the trap. In summer the store page lists Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Sunday. In October the events page lists Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. only, and in November the store is closed until snowfall. Email [email protected] to confirm before you go.
What are the earrings made of?
Sunward's earrings are its leather earrings line, handmade with original artwork; styles combine leather with materials such as brass and acrylic (one current style is named "Leather and Acrylic"). Online prices run from about $30 to $129.
Where else can I find Sunward?
On summer Sundays at the Vail Farmers Market on Meadow Drive, and at road shows including the Denver Christmas Show on November 6-8, 2026 and the National Western Stock Show on January 9-24, 2027, both in Denver.
Can I shop online?
Yes, at shopsunward.com, which sells the jewelry, hats, hat accessories, clothing and gloves, including custom-jewelry enquiries by email.
How do I contact Sunward?
By email at [email protected].

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