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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    Redford's outfit included these rhinestone-studded boots.
    Photos: Nudie's flamboyant designs
    Boots made for walking? – Redford's outfit included these rhinestone-studded boots.
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