Elvis Presley’s Graceland home now houses over 100 items preserved for fans to see on display. The collection includes a white bell-bottomed jumpsuit, adorned with a bald eagle made from red, gold, and blue studs, worn by the King of Rock and Roll from 1969-77. The clothes, mismatched socks included, were photographed, entered into a database, and moved to an archive on the grounds of Graceland.
The iconic singer’s flamboyant wardrobe was a major departure from post-war, conservative style conventions and paved the way for many. Elvis wore jumpsuits because they allowed him to move around and dance on stage without worrying about getting his clothing snagged on something. In King Creole, Elvis wore the most workmanlike outfit of his career, even against the stylist prison uniform of Jailhouse.
Elvis Presley was not only the King of rock and roll but also a style icon in his own right. His most famous costumes from the historic ’68 Comeback Special were accidentally saved from destruction in 1971. Graceland exhibits feature more than 100 jumpsuits, tunics, capes, belts, pieces of jewelry, and pairs of sunglasses worn by Elvis Presley. Elvis costume designer Catherine Martin joins The Art of Costume to discuss the evolution of Elvis through costumes. Today marks what would have been Elvis Presley’s 80th birthday, and the collection is a tribute to the iconic singer and his iconic style.
📹 Priscilla Presley Breaks Down 15 Looks From 1960 to Now | Life in Looks | Vogue
The iconic Priscilla Presley shares the secret to her 1960s bouffants and how she managed to buy her dress incognito when she …
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it’s profoundly heart—wrenching to hear this beautiful woman speak. one can just tell that she was groomed by the manner in which she discusses her early outfits and pictures, with a rare focus on herself but predominantly centered around ‘what elvis liked’ and ‘what elvis wanted.’ even reading her book deeply broke my heart.
I met her several years back when I assisted her in a store I worked in. I did not have any idea who she was until after our interaction when a co-worker informed me. Just thought she was a super nice lady who was crazy about her bulldogs! Honestly it’s hard to believe how down to earth and personable she actually is considering what a life she’s had.
Priscilla Presley was a discovery for me this year. I used to know very little about her. This year I watched the movie Priscilla, and I liked the vibe so much that I wanted to learn more about her. I am impressed. How well-mannered she is, how respectful she is about Elvis, how smart, beautiful and sophisticated she is. What a passing era. There are almost no women like her now. Thanks for this article Vogue.
This was so kind of Priscilla to take the time and care in explaining all of these pictures to the fans. I enjoyed each one and learned a lot. Am almost a lifetime Elvis fan, born in 1956 and raised on his records, which my mama was always playing. Saw him in person four times. Love how Priscilla honored him and carried on his legacy for future generations. She is both graceful and gracious. Appreciate the care his family takes of his legacy, especially Graceland.
I‘ve seen the ELVIS movie and loved it but now I wanna see Priscilla‘s point of view and story. I lover her personality and how soft spoken she is. I think she has that „gentle strength” on her that doesn’t destroy what is holding her back but make her opponents respect her and willingly letting her go. She‘s wonderful.
I love how this is mainly about her. In so many of her interviews she’s only asked about Elvis and their relationship. Not that it’s a bad thing, I’m sure she loves talking about him after all she loved him very much and still does but I’m sure it must’ve been nice for her to talk about herself, her taste, you know very personal . Beautiful humble woman ♥️can’t believe she’s 77 ✨
I love listening to Priscilla talk about her experiences and her cherished mrm of her private life with Elvis. She could easily hold her memories private for fans to wonder about. She doesn’t owe the public any of that. She chooses to let us have a glimpse into her private life and I’m thankful that she does.
Her repeatedly mentioning how insistent he was that they always dress up, even though she says she likes it, makes me kinda sad. It reminds me of how my grandpa was with my grandma. He NEVER ONCE saw her without makeup on and was very strict about her appearance. The fear was sort of passed onto my mom, and I’ve only seen her without makeup on a handful of times. My sister and I are also overly self conscious and fearful about leaving the house without makeup on. He’s dead now and she talks about how much she hated it all the time. She repeats stories a lot (lol) and whenever she describes how she used to get ready for bed and wake up, it reminds me of that scene in Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Not being able to just be relaxed and human without having to put on a show sounds exhausting and kinda distant, definitely not intimate enough for how I would personally want to be with a life partner, like someone I would expect to be able to be 100% bare and vulnerable with. Not being able to just exist as is and be comfortable in my own house sounds like a cage.
She dressed up older than her age because the relationship was a grooming relationship. U can see her morph into an adult before she was even an adult. She said in a previous interview how Elvis wanted her to dress up and she would get his approval. She’s still a young soul. U can hear it in her voice.
There is something about her that I really like. She seems very genuine. And her commentary was so good. Elvis definitely isn’t someone still in the midst of pop culture today but Im so glad they made this film. I learned so much and it was so captivating. If you haven’t seen it on the big screen, please do. I’m going to see it twice.
Priscilla looks great!!! She had a terrible experience with a bad cosmetic surgeon who used industrial fillers and distorted the purportions of her face. It looks like she got that resolved beautifully. So glad to see her and her gorgeous portraits. She was just as beautiful as Elvis. They had so much chemistry.Keep on Rockin mama blessings to her and her daughter.
As a kid when “love me tender”came out, I followed Elvis’s career like most everyone. When he met you Priscilla it was so intriguing. So nice to see what a lovely soft spoken woman you are. Our times were so different and “dressing up” was fabulous. Remembering the clothes you wore for certain times really embellishes those memories. Thanks for a cruise down memory lane.
The first biography I ever read was about Priscilla. I couldn’t have been older than 9 which would make it around 1989/1990. I was never an Elvis fan just a Priscilla fan. She was very cutting edge with her looks and sense of style and I don’t know I always found her beauty to be unique and stunning. She also seems like a very kind and genuine individual.
That was fun and informative. Thank-you Priscilla. I am glad that the movie Elvis was successful and liked by the family. I could identify with the part about how people used to get dressed up for everything like going to the airport, flying on a plane, and going to the movies or out on a date in general. Now people wear sweatpants to church.
Mrs. Presley has all the beautiful class that most First Ladies should exhibit. Her chose of words, her poise. She understood the sacrifices and understood what it took to be able to bring her family together and survive. In a World where she pretty much had to fend for herself and her child. God bless her always
I’ve always loved Pricilla! When I was a bit younger and had darker hair, so many people would tell me I looked like or reminded them of her, that and I have “Liz Taylor eyes” So many people disliked her because she left Elvis but came back into the woodwork when he died taking back his last name! I think she was definitely groomed, and her youth was nothing like it probably was for all of us! She definitely loved and adored Elvis. It’s absolutely amazing listening to her and her stories
It amazes me how positively she speaks about the past after all he put her through with grooming her at 14, cheating on her over and over during their marriage, and refusing to be intimate with her after their child was born. What a horrible man, but Im glad she never allowed him to crush her spirits.
People are like “she was groomed, she was groomed blablabla” no matter what, Pricilla loved Elvis and to this day she treats him with respect and continue to love him. This is an example of a relationship that wasn’t forced, it was love at first sight. And elvis clearly loved her too but the problem was he didn’t love himself enough 😢 That TBC story is awesome
Erratum: The Presley women Vogue cover was August 2004. I know because I bought it when I was 17 and it remains my favorite issue of all time. I still have it until now. Priscilla Presley is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen. Also in the same issue in The Age Issue we’re Daria Werbowy in her 20s, Nadja Auermann in her 30s, Patti Hansen in her 40s. Marisa Berenson in her 50s, I forgot who was in her 60s. OMG.
I love Priscilla Presley so much,she is such a class act,and such a strong woman, l really look up to her,l feel like she is the Rock of the Presley family, because there have been heartache in the family in recent years with loosing her precious grandson Benjamin!,also l love her style of clothing, l would love one day to meet Priscilla in person!
I saw the movie yesterday and I’m getting these articles in my recommendations. I have never been so inspired by 2 individuals, Elvis and Priscilla. 2 strong people with an amazing heart. Priscilla is such a strong and lovely woman, the things she did and still does are spectacular. Thank you for sharing this with us! <3
I love her so much, she has so much Beauty, class and she makes me wanna do better my relationship and get dressed up!(: I got so comfortable with my love one that I forgot to take care of myself and look good for me and for him I love how Priscilla talked about that she’s such an incredible Woman I love her
Watching her over the years evolve out of the glitz and glamour of her early days and take the reigns as she emerged triumphant finding her own trail to blaze. I am still in awe of how she appears to navigate her way through it all so effortlessly with such grace and elegance. She is still so kind & I consider her to be our beloved Mistress of Memphis, the muse that made Elvis magical & such a beautiful blessing we adore today & forever more!
She presents herself so graciously that this was a very pleasant experience. Thanking her and her crew. Oh and it did it’s charm because the new movie sounds great. I’m nearly a year older than she and recall the frenzy over her husband for many, many years. Glad to hear she had the good taste to be both flamboyant at the right times and then very private and secluded with her family.
What I find real sad is that she underwent multitudes of plastic surgeries due to her inner “brokeness” just like all others that choose this path. Aging naturally is absolutely wonderful 👌 People have become so hooked on NEEDING TO LOOK YOUNGER instead of embracing all of what aging gifts us with. Lines and wrinkles are signs of wisdom that we cultivated throughout our life’s experiences…..these are to be honored instead of frowned upon.
Priscilla is a lovely lady, and I emphasize lady in every way. The way she speaks, and all her looks through the years. Some were extreme like the big hair but that was all the style back then. I especially thought she looked gorgeous when she sat with Barbara Walters during an interview. She certainly was a great business woman when it came to Graceland as well.
Falar sobre Elvis, para mim, é muito difícil. Tenho tudo em minha mente, mas, não consigo escrever a beleza de tudo que ELVIS representou e representa para mim. Só sei que ele me EMOCIONA cada vez que ouço sua voz e quando é homenageado ou lembrado em filmes e diálogos! Por onde sua VOZ chegou, e sua figura surgiu, Elvis foi e é APLAUDIDO, PARABÉNS para este HOMEM que VIVEU cantando a FÉ, ALEGRIA e o AMOR! Campo Belo MG BRASIL 19 Maio 2022 Quinta-feira.
i have been a fan of elvis siens for 21-23 years 1998-2000 he continues to touch people with his voice he was so real with the people and never fake with the people he was such a sincere sweet charming man he had a beauty inside and from the outside really a beautiful angel I especially liked his eyes wow what a man ❤🥰🥺😳🤗☺️