Elvis in Black Leather & Naked Cowgirl Nudie Label

The Black Leather Elvis Nudie Racer jacket has an unusual feature - an original naked cowgirl Nudie label. By the time this jacket was made Nudie had switched to the "classic cowgirl" label with a bolero and skirt giving the cowgirl a more conservative look, less risque look.

Apparently, Nudie thought Elvis could handle his hot muse in all her glory . . . the original model for the racy logo was none other than Bobbie Nudie herself. One night she emerged from the boudoir in nothing but a hat, boots, and holster, and coyly asked Nudie "when do I get the rest of the outfit?"

The Nudie's Rodeo Tailors label was born, and about 15 years later in the early 1960's the Nudie girl on the label finally got the rest of the outfit.

Some say it was Dale Evans who convinced Nudie to fully clothe the cowgirl, and some say it was Nudie's conversion from Judaism to Christianity. Either way, it gives collectors a way to date and value their Nudie Suits.

But, as we see here, sometimes Nudie mixed it up and put the older label on a newer item. I'm guessing Nudie made this black leather jacket for Elvis sometime around 1970, and also begs the question "Did Nudie also make Elvis' '69 Comeback Special Black Leather Suit?" We'll explore that one later . . .