Nudie Cohn: The rhinestone cowboy tailor who dressed Elvis

By Sheena McKenzie, for CNN

Updated 1208 GMT (2008 HKT) February 4, 2016

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The tailor's flamboyant style had a lasting impact on American country and western clothing. Decades after his death, granddaughter Jamie Nudie has reopened Nudie's Rodeo Tailors in California. <br />

Photos: Nudie's flamboyant designs

Nudie Cohn – The tailor's flamboyant style had a lasting impact on American country and western clothing. Decades after his death, granddaughter Jamie Nudie has reopened Nudie's Rodeo Tailors in California.

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Cohn's awesome suits were worn by western performers and rodeo stars. His famous clients included Robert Redford in 1979 film "The Electric Horseman."

Photos: Nudie's flamboyant designs

Robert Redford – Cohn's awesome suits were worn by western performers and rodeo stars. His famous clients included Robert Redford in 1979 film "The Electric Horseman."

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Photos: Nudie's flamboyant designs

Boots made for walking? – Redford's outfit included these rhinestone-studded boots.

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Photos: Nudie's flamboyant designs

That suit – Cohn's most famous creation was the $10,000 gold lamé suit worn by Elvis Presley on the cover of his album "50,000 Elvis Fans Can't be Wrong."

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This wonderfully embroidered suit was made for 1960s and '70s country music star Gram Parsons. <br />

Photos: Nudie's flamboyant designs

Gram Parsons – This wonderfully embroidered suit was made for 1960s and '70s country music star Gram Parsons.

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Photos: Nudie's flamboyant designs

Suits you – Each of Cohn's suits was like a fashion fairytale.

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Photos: Nudie's flamboyant designs

Holy moly – This original Nudie suit featured a picture of Jesus on the trouser leg.

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