Porter Wayne Wagoner was an American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour.
Wagoner performing at the Grand Ole Opry in May 2007
Wagoner and Dolly Parton in May 1969
Nuta Kotlyarenko, 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. He also became famous for his outrageous customized automobiles.
Porter Wagoner performing at the Grand Ole Opry in a Nudie suit, 1999
Gram Parsons' Nudie suit, on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame