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Elvis Fashion: From Memphis to Vegas

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The basic concept of this book is what basically makes it great. Old photos of Elvis in all kinds of different outfits, both for the stage and from his personal wardrobe, are paired with the brand new photos of the same clothes now kept in the Graceland archives.
As simple as that, but it works. The new photos are truly great and together with the high class layout, it makes it a really quality investment - a coffee table book in the best sense of the word. The accompanying text by Julie Mundy is informative and well-written. No need to wonder who made what clothes, when, what the cost was at the time, and when Elvis wore it - all the information is right here. I personally really enjoyed the parts about the people who designed for Elvis, in particular the interview bits with Bill Belew who amongst other things did Elvis' famous jumpsuits.
The book is also a look back through history. It reminds you that Elvis dared to have a fashion style uniquely his own way before fashion dictated that everyone should have their own individual style. The book is a beautiful and interesting document of Elvis' transformation - and the development in fashion as Elvis interpretated it - over his 20 years career and definitely a good buy!

An absolutely wonderful book! What a treat to be taken into the archives at Elvis Presley Enterprises and be able to see up-close some of the clothing worn by the King of Rock and Roll. Being able to put the clothing with the time and place he wore it is a history lesson. Julie Mundy is a serious Elvis fan who gives the rest of us fans a peek into something we can only dream about.

Wow -- I love this book!!!!!! Having extensively researched Elvis's wardrobe for my book The Girls' Guide to Elvis: The Clothes, the Hair, the Women, and More!, I am familiar with a great deal of Elvis's clothing -- this book is filled with things I've never seen before! What amazing access to Elvis's closet!! If you're fascinated by Elvis's personal style (and who isn't?!), you'll want to own this beautiful coffee table book. Well, well worth the price!

This Book is a very nice book but what i was told because i will be making the capes belts and suits my friends said there is alot of suits and belt cape detailing yes maby on a total of4 or 6 pages was i disapointed yes but overall i was very happy with it also i will have to say i saw some close ups that ive never seen before so thats a plus i hope this review helps.

But i was one of the lucky ones that is very rare i have a sighned coppy by Mr. Lanskey so that was a definet ++ This is a very wonderful book for the elvis fans all i was expecting was more capes belts and suits on my part but as a fan you wont be disapointed because it has a lot of great stuff never seen before.

paul

There are so many great pictures of Elvis, very clear and memorable. I grew up in the 80's so I have learned about Elvis through people's stories on tv and books. This book is a fantastic resource to learn about Elvis and his love for fashion and music.