The Original Rhinestone Cowgirl

Bobbie Nudie had a simple motto: “It is always better to be looked over, than to be overlooked.” Her real name was Helen Cohn, but she lived the “Bobbie” creed. She and her husband, Nudie Cohn, created the trademark that redefined the image of the Western superstar. While Nudie sewed the glittery, flashy, gorgeous outfits—the first to sew rhinestones onto clothing for the sparkle—Bobbie ran the business side of their fast-growing and successful business. All of America saw their w