Nudie Cohn | |
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Born | Nuta Kotlyarenko December 15, 1902 |
Died | May 9, 1984 | (aged 81)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Fashion designer |
Known for | Nudie Suits |
Label | Nudie's Rodeo Tailors |
Nuta Kotlyarenko (Ukrainian: Нута Котляренко; December 15, 1902 – May 9, 1984), known professionally as Nudie Cohn, was a Ukrainian-American tailor who designed decorative rhinestone-covered suits, known popularly as "Nudie Suits", and other elaborate outfits for some of the most famous celebrities of his era.[1][2] He also became famous for his outrageous customized automobiles.[3]