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Meet the Indianapolis maker of Post Malone's flashy Western suits

Jenna Watson
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Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood poses for a portrait at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood poses for a portrait at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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A suit designed for country artist Joshua Hedley sits in Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians, including Hedley and Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
A suit designed for country artist Joshua Hedley sits in Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians, including Hedley and Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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Industrial sewing and embroidery machines line the wall of Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
Industrial sewing and embroidery machines line the wall of Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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Tubs of materials are seen in Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits. I
Tubs of materials are seen in Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits. I
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An original embroidery pattern for a suit Jerry Lee Atwood made for Post Malone, seen in Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
An original embroidery pattern for a suit Jerry Lee Atwood made for Post Malone, seen in Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood talks with IndyStar at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood talks with IndyStar at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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Jerry Lee Atwood holds the original sketch of a suit he made for Post Malone, in Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
Jerry Lee Atwood holds the original sketch of a suit he made for Post Malone, in Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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One of several industrial sewing and embroidery machines is seen at Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
One of several industrial sewing and embroidery machines is seen at Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood talks with IndyStar at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood talks with IndyStar at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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Post Malone, right, wears a suit made by Jerry Lee Atwood while performing with Keith Urban on the "Elvis All-Star Tribute" special airing Sunday, Feb. 17, on NBC.
Post Malone, right, wears a suit made by Jerry Lee Atwood while performing with Keith Urban on the "Elvis All-Star Tribute" special airing Sunday, Feb. 17, on NBC.
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Post Malone wears a suit made by Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood Oct. 9, 2018, at the American Music Awards.
Post Malone wears a suit made by Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood Oct. 9, 2018, at the American Music Awards.
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Post Malone wears a suit made by Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood Feb. 10 at the Grammy Awards.
Post Malone wears a suit made by Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood Feb. 10 at the Grammy Awards.
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Album cover art from musician Sarah Vista shows her wearing a suit designed by Jerry Lee Atwood, seen at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
Album cover art from musician Sarah Vista shows her wearing a suit designed by Jerry Lee Atwood, seen at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold many custom-made suits to notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood talks with IndyStar at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood talks with IndyStar at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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One of several industrial sewing and embroidery machines is seen at Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
One of several industrial sewing and embroidery machines is seen at Jerry Lee Atwood's studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood poses for a portrait at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
Indianapolis tailor Jerry Lee Atwood poses for a portrait at his studio in the Circle City Industrial Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Atwood has sold custom-made suits to several notable musicians, including Post Malone. His chain stitch embroidery and flashy Western designs are reminiscent of 1950s-era "Nudie" suits.
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