Elvis Grand Heritage Gold Lame Suit Costume Adult

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Elvis first wore the full suit for a photo session, probably in Hollywood in February or early March 1957. He then headed home to Memphis for a couple of weeks rest before starting his spring tour of the upper mid-West and Canada. He first wore the complete gold suit on stage in Chicago’s International Amphitheatre the evening of March 28, 1957. The original belt, and the cape are in private hands. Elvis himself gave them to a young boy, dressed in a jumpsuit like Elvis', during the show on June 30th, 1973.

Polston said that when Elvis was preparing to make his return to live performing in Las Vegas in 1969 at the International Hotel, he asked Belew to create something unique that he could easily move around in like his karate gi. Are you an Elvis enthusiast or planning an event that needs a touch of class and nostalgia? Look no further than the Elvis Gold Suit Cardboard Cutout from Star Cutouts. This life-sized representation of Elvis in his famous gold suit is a fantastic addition to any gathering. Here are some creative ways to make the most of this standout piece: Belew said in one interview that, in watching the reaction of fans to Presley’s onstage costumes, “we began to get more elaborate.”The outfit was so valuable that Elvis' notorious manager, Colonel Tom Parker, always had it specially transported in an armoured car under armed guard. Exhibition curator Angie Marchese says: "The reaction to the exhibition has been amazing and now we're thrilled to be including the stunning gold suit that belonged to Elvis. It will join other rare artefacts from Elvis Presley's estate, which include his 16 karat TCB Taking Care of Business ring, a Champagne bottle from Elvis's wedding to Priscilla that's signed by both the bride and groom and the gold phone that was beside his bed. As the late designer Joe Casely-Hayford put it, “Elvis was at the forefront in defining a new anti-establishment visual language." He was the original rebel, but he made that status accessible. "Aside from good looks, he knew the appeal of being an outsider. Even today, a distilled version of his look has filtered down into the wardrobes of any self-respecting teenage rebel." Elvis first wore the suit in late February or March 1957 for a photo shoot, and then wore it on stage for the first time in Chicago on March 28, 1957, and continued to wear the suit throughout 1957.

Of all Elvis stage wear this one is without any doubt the most iconic, simply fantastic, and in turn making for one of the most recognizable Album covers in the world. I am sure glad i have had the chances to see it in person at Graceland, took photos at every angle in it's display case.Elvis was a style icon. He was effortlessly cool in his early days when he reportedly wore anything fancy and flashy that he could afford on stage, but would also dress down in blousons, pleated trousers, and two-tone shoes in his everyday attire. Two almost identical versions were made of this suit, which were both worn during the 'Aloha shows'. Apparently, the suit Elvis wore during the rehearsal show was slightly bigger. It's also the version Elvis wore later on tour (and in Vegas) in 1973 and 1974. Belew, whose many TV credits as a costume designer included “The Flip Wilson Show,” “Mr. Belvedere” and “Santa Barbara,” received an Emmy nomination for the 1980 special “The Carpenters: Music, Music, Music.”