About Nudie Urning

Welcome to Nudie Urning!

Nudie Urning creates custom embroidered western looks made with upcycled fabric scraps and strives to provide unisex cowfolk looks for every occasion. Nudie also curates vintage finds providing the best pieces from the 1930’s onward.

The name "Nudie Urning" is inspired by a combination of the original rhinestone cowboy tailor Nudie Cohn and "Uranian" which is a historical term for a homosexual man. Also the name itself makes it seem like I'm selling nudes for an earning....which if you check twitter...(just kidding). 

I started Nudie Urning because I have always loved collecting vintage, wearing vintage, researching vintage, and creating vintage inspired clothing. I have a particular fascination with vintage western wear because of the crisp tailoring, curved lines, and queer undertones. Western aesthetic has functional and decorative roots which I pull inspiration from in creating pieces that present queer love, loss, and celebration. 

The embroidered items I create are done freehand on a home sewing machine. This allows me limitless possibilities with a zig zag stitch. Each embroidered piece is personally designed and produced on preloved clothing. I love the idea of my pieces being the 'oh my god' one-of-a-kind item you just had to buy at a random antique mall just outside of Knoxville, TN...just like the items that started my interest in western wear. 

The vintage clothing on my site is sourced throughout the US. Each piece is lovingly cared for prior to posting and any and all imperfections are listed in the description. 

 

For any questions please contact nudie@nudieurning.com or call (860) 879-2551.