I think he must have worked for this guy, Nudie Cohn:
Nudie Cohn (December 15, 1902 – May 9, 1984) was a Russian-born American tailor who designed decorative rhinestone-covered suits, known popularly as "Nudie Suits", and other elaborate outfits for some of the most famous celebrities of his era.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudie_Cohn At any rate, the two pictures were taken the same day. I just happened upon this.