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Photo credit: Don Kennedy

Nudie's Collection

Nudie Cohn was country music’s most famous (and flamboyant) designer of the 50s, 60s and beyond. Known for chain-stitch embroidery, rhinestones, and custom suits that were more art than clothing, Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors outfitted Elvis Presley, Hank Snow, k.d. lang and many more. Take a look at NMC’s collection of ‘Nudie Suits’ from Canadian entertainers and discover a world of extravagant country-music fashion.

Collection Highlights
Photo credit: Hayley Robb, courtesy of the National Music Centre
Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors
On View: Not currently on exhibit
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Photo credit: Don Kennedy
Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors
c.1960
On View: Not currently on exhibit
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Photo credit: Hayley Robb, courtesy of the National Music Centre
Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors
1989
On View: On exhibit
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Photo credit: Don Kennedy
Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors
20th Century
On View: Not currently on exhibit
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