LONG LIVE THE KING. Elvis Presley not only won the hearts of music aficionados with his brilliant voice but also those of the fashion crowd with his uniquely rebellious style
The sculpted face, the mesmerizing voice, the charismatic stage presence combined with his legendary coiffure and individualistic dressing habits, Elvis Presley was (and remains) the king of rock ‘n’ roll. A figure that melted girls’ hearts and became the alpha male prototype of an era, Presley not only rocked the stage with his musical sensibilities and charming lyrics, he also gave a new meaning to masculinity.
To take one back, Presley shot to fame during the 1950s and 1960s, a time when men restricted themselves from looking too flashy while trendy pieces were also of limited availability. But Presley’s raft of style moves changed everything: the infamous infamous jumpsuit, the Hawaiian shirt, the head-to-toe leather ensemble, the colorful shirts and the pajama dressing are just a handful of examples that “regular” guys of period—or even today—would not dare to touch, let alone wear. Presley also never shied away from incorporating accessories and jewelries, using them to help project his flamboyant personality, all without compromising his masculine appeal.
“When things go wrong, don’t go with them.”
As a trueshowman, the legendary singer would also work his outlandish styling to maximum effect through his infamous strutting dance moves that would provoke such rampant fandom across America. One of the most phenomenal and controversial cultural icons of the 20th century, the late Presley continues to influence music and fashion worlds, and remains truly incomparable to any other.