Elvis Presley Custom Designed Nudie Jumpsuit (c. 1970's)....

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Elvis Presley Custom Designed Nudie Jumpsuit (c. 1970's). Few entertainers in history have ever achieved the status Elvis. 25 years after his death, the Rock and Roll icon is bigger than ever. Known throughout the world as "The King," Presley is revered by millions of fans spanning many generations. Perhaps more than any other entertainer, Presley became known for his stage attire in the last decade of his career. His outrageous, flamboyant jumpsuits have been parodied, coveted and sought after the world over. Offered here is a Dijon yellow custom jumpsuit associated with Elvis during the early 1970's. Created by Elvis' longtime friend and personal designer Nudie Cohen, this elaborate suit features an array of colorful Eagle embroideries on the front shoulders, back and at the ankles, outlined by glimmering rhinestone beads. The inside lining of the jumpsuit bears two sewn-in tags, one being an official Nudie's of Hollywood label and the other an identification tag that reads, "Name: Elvis Presley." Acquired directly from Nudie's store in Hollywood shortly after his passing, accompanying this lot is the carbon copy of the check used to purchase the piece. Presley jumpsuits, on the rare occasions they come to the market, sell for $60,000 and up. Our jumpsuit has an opening bid at just a fraction of that amount. While the jumpsuit is associated with Elvis, there is no evidence he ever wore it in concert. A rare opportunity to acquire a museum quality piece of not just Rock and Roll history, but of American pop culture at its best.

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