Jerry Lee Atwood (clothing designer)

Jerry Lee Atwood
Atwood in 2018
Born	(1975-09-13) September 13, 1975 (age 49) Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
Occupation	Fashion designer
Label	Union Western
Website	unionwestern.com

Jerry Lee Atwood (born September 13, 1975) is an American fashion designer specializing in western wear and chainstitch embroidery. Atwood was featured in the February issue of Vogue and the United States of Fashion: A New Atlas of American Style from Rizzoli Books in 2021. ^{[1] [2]}

Career

Atwood's influences include 20th-century western tailors Nathan Turk, Rodeo Ben, and Nudie Cohn, as well as couture dress designer Charles James and fashion designer Alexander McQueen. These inspirations shape his unique approach to fashion design, balancing tradition and modernity. ^[3]

Union Western

Union Western Clothing is featured in the documentary, Chain Stitched: The Work of Jerry Lee Atwood from Grass Fed Cinema in 2018. ^[4] The Highwomen wear Union Western originals on their album cover, along with singer Joshua Hedley, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett, and other country stars including Nikki Lane. ^[5] Atwood has a long list of celebrity clients including Lil Nas X, DJ and music producer Diplo, Post Malone, actor David Harbour and NFL player Von Miller. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Lil Nas X

In 2019, Atwood designed the suit worn by Lil Nas X in the "Old Town Road" video with Billy Ray Cyrus. ^{[9] [10]}

Post Malone

Grammy Award winner Post Malone wore a Union Western suit to the 2018 American Music Awards. ^{[11] [12]}

Awards and honors

Country Music Hall of Fame

"Old Town Road" chain stitch jacket for Lil Nas X, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (2020)

Stage wear for Charley Crockett, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (2023)

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee has featured Atwood's western wear in their exhibits including a chain stitch jacket worn by Lil Nas X in the "Old Town Road" music video, stage wear for country music performer Charley Crockett and a jacket designed for singer Amanda Shires of The Highwomen. ^[10]

References

1. "The Mid-West". Vogue. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
2. Wintour, Anna (September 7, 2021). The United States of Fashion: A New Atlas of American Style. New York: Rizzoli Bookstore. ISBN   978-0-8478-7103-2.
3. Marple, Katie (2024-06-20). "Meet the Hoosier designer outfitting celebrities, preserving western wear heritage". Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
4. Scott, John (2018-06-07). "Chain Stitched: The Work of Jerry Lee Atwood". Grassfed Cinema. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
5. "Rhinestone Cowboy". Garden & Gun. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
6. "Meet the Indianapolis Designer Whose Shimmering Western Wear Has Won a Celebrity Following". Midwest Living. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
7. Windsor, Pam. "Indiana Designer Finds Success Creating Western Suits For Lil Nas X, Post Malone & Others". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
8. Appleton, Rory. "Indianapolis tailor designs unique Upside Down-themed suit for 'Stranger Things' star". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
9. Gallagher, Jacob (2019-09-09). "From Roy Rogers to Lil Nas X: The Wild Western Story of Nudie Suits". Wall Street Journal. ISSN   0099-9660 . Retrieved 2022-01-12.
10. "Rhinestone Resurrection". Country Music Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
11. "This Veteran Embroiderer Is Behind the Most Daring Suits in Music". Vogue. 2019-03-11. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
12. Satenstein, Liana (2019-03-11). "This Veteran Embroiderer Is Behind the Most Daring Suits in Music". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-08-13.