Nudie Cohn
This goo was worth a point in July 2024.
publication date: Saturday, July 6, 2024 (part of July 2024)
category: 
Fashion
clue: Regardless of their oxymoronic name, the outfits designed by this Eastern European immigrant defined the mid-century look of many celebrities, who seemed to be in a competition to wear the most rhinestones.
explanation: Cohn designed "Nudie Suits," elaborate Western-themed outfits popularized by many celebrities in the 1950s and 1960s. Many of the suits, particularly in the early years, were adorned with many rhinestones. more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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