Elvis and his jumpsuits

[t***@yahoo.com]

Did Elvis have his jumpsuits washed after each concert?
Were they able to be dry cleaned with all the stones and metal studs?

[AFriend]

Post by t***@yahoo.com
Did Elvis have his jumpsuits washed after each concert?
Were they able to be dry cleaned with all the stones and metal studs?

Charlie handwashed them. Then he made each and every stone and stud
shine by polishing them.

[t***@yahoo.com]

well, well....
I heard he licked Elvis' boots clean after each show, but never wash
the jumpsuits.

wow, learn something new everyday

[t***@yahoo.com]

Someone sent this to me. Is it true Marty?

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Only a die-hard fan would know the following obscure fact, but Elvis'
jumpsuits could not be cleaned. You could not even hand wash them as it
would damage the fabric and jeweled studding. So, according to legend,
at the end of a show, when Elvis was all sweated up (and toward the
end, he really got sweaty), the King would dump half a bottle of Brut
aftershave all over the suit to mask the smell. So here's our
impersonator relating to us with an almost religious fervor about his
experience immersed in the real, vintage aromas of Elvis Aaron Presley.

Evidently, an impersonator was booked to appear at a charity function
and one of the big donors owned an Elvis collection with some of the
original jumpsuits. The donor offered to let our impersonator wear one
for the charity show. This was as near to God as an impersonator could
get...to actually wear a stage-worn, vintage Elvis jumpsuit. As he
related the story to us, he was onstage performing at the charity,
really getting into his groove and heating it up, feeling this
jumpsuit, actually worn by the King, form-fitting around his body...
when he started to notice an odor wafting up from the suit. It was
Brut...the aftershave.

[MARTY]

Post by t***@yahoo.com
Someone sent this to me. Is it true Marty?
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Only a die-hard fan would know the following obscure fact, but Elvis'
jumpsuits could not be cleaned. You could not even hand wash them as it
would damage the fabric and jeweled studding. So, according to legend,
at the end of a show, when Elvis was all sweated up (and toward the
end, he really got sweaty), the King would dump half a bottle of Brut
aftershave all over the suit to mask the smell. So here's our
impersonator relating to us with an almost religious fervor about his
experience immersed in the real, vintage aromas of Elvis Aaron Presley.
Evidently, an impersonator was booked to appear at a charity function
and one of the big donors owned an Elvis collection with some of the
original jumpsuits. The donor offered to let our impersonator wear one
for the charity show. This was as near to God as an impersonator could
get...to actually wear a stage-worn, vintage Elvis jumpsuit. As he
related the story to us, he was onstage performing at the charity,
really getting into his groove and heating it up, feeling this
jumpsuit, actually worn by the King, form-fitting around his body...
when he started to notice an odor wafting up from the suit. It was
Brut...the aftershave.

Never heard of that.

Wafting after 27 years? Yeah Right!

Marty

[Genie]

I have never heard that either, and I asked my Aunt once about how they
cleaned stage garments for Gunsmoke.
It never occurred to me to ask about Elvis' jumpsuits.
Her reply to my question was that several were made of the identical
outfit. Some went for sale at the then MGM studio or Paramount, public
sales .Also, auctions and vintage wear collectors.
The cost of dry cleaning was considered detrimental to the celebrities
who wore them. Often big name celebrities have their clothing cleaned
under assumed names, so that they may gaurantee the garment returns.
Others, are so wealthy it is worn and donated to specialty shops on
Rodeo Drive....their versians of "Secound hand Rose."
I would be guessing, that Elvis never had his clothing (stage clothing
cleaned)
Yet, any furs would have been, I imagine.
~Aladdin

[AFriend]

Post by Genie
I have never heard that either, and I asked my Aunt once about how they
cleaned stage garments for Gunsmoke.
It never occurred to me to ask about Elvis' jumpsuits.
Her reply to my question was that several were made of the identical
outfit. Some went for sale at the then MGM studio or Paramount, public
sales .Also, auctions and vintage wear collectors.
The cost of dry cleaning was considered detrimental to the

celebrities

Post by Genie
who wore them. Often big name celebrities have their clothing cleaned
under assumed names, so that they may gaurantee the garment returns.
Others, are so wealthy it is worn and donated to specialty shops on
Rodeo Drive....their versians of "Secound hand Rose."
I would be guessing, that Elvis never had his clothing (stage

clothing

Post by Genie
cleaned)
Yet, any furs would have been, I imagine.
~Aladdin

That was a joke Genie about Charlie washing the jumpsuits. He didn't
have time to do that.

[Genie]

LOL! Thanks..
Yes, I know that was.........; )
I thought someone would be interested in what little knowledge I have
about Hollywood/stars and their clothing.
~Genie

[EP1972]

First off EPs stage suits were cleaned, as a matter of fact, Graceland
has several suits that are severly damaged now, due to the types of
solvents used by cleaners in the 70's. As a collector myself, and
someone who actually owns two stage suits, what is the name of the
"contributor" who allowed this lame ass to wear one of the suits.
Considering there are only about 26 suits on the market, we all know
each other.

EP did use Brut, however the tales of him not showering, or staying
clean, are far exagerated. I am sure Marty can confirm that.
TCBCOLLECTOR

[AFriend]

Maybe those times he didn't shower, he just plain and simply, didn't
feel like it. You know, just laid back and not really thinking about
it. Maybe feeling a little lazy. And then of course, someone notices it
and says something. Because of his image it gets overblown.

[t***@yahoo.com]

can we all come over and ponder the essense of elvis brut

[EP1972]

Sure,

I always have visitors at my house viewing my collection. Beer is
good, if you don't mind Heiny....

My suits along with other items are displayed in my office. For those
thinking of breaking in.........they are all in security cases WITH
alarms, and lock down capability! Not even Tom Cruise can float from
the ceiling..LOL!

TCBCOLLECTOR

[Broadway]

Post by EP1972
First off EPs stage suits were cleaned, as a matter of fact,

Graceland

Post by EP1972
has several suits that are severly damaged now, due to the types of
solvents used by cleaners in the 70's. As a collector myself, and
someone who actually owns two stage suits, what is the name of the
"contributor" who allowed this lame ass to wear one of the suits.
Considering there are only about 26 suits on the market, we all know
each other.
EP did use Brut, however the tales of him not showering, or staying
clean, are far exagerated. I am sure Marty can confirm that.
TCBCOLLECTOR

For me, having a jumpsuit or two would probably make my head explode
with happiness. That's pretty cool.
The first one I saw displayed anywhere was the dark blue 'On Tour' suit
(If I'm remembering right) with the cape draped over a throne at The
Hard Rock here in NY. I lived next door and spent more money (than I
really had) drinking the more expensive Hard Rock tap beer than I would
have at PJ's around the corner just to ponder the Elvis and the suit.
What do you do with them? Are they in the living room?
Can I come drink beer in your living room while I ponder all sorts of
things Elvis?

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[H]

The Nitwit says...."I would be guessing that Elvis never had his stage
clothing cleaned." Moron.

You have little knowledge of most things. Especially Elvis. People have
become used to it. It's no big deal anymore.

.H.

Post by Genie
LOL! Thanks..
Yes, I know that was.........; )
I thought someone would be interested in what little knowledge I have
about Hollywood/stars and their clothing.
~Genie

[Lewen]

The Aloha jumpsuit was looking a little dingy when he wore it again in
'74.

[H]

It wouldn't be for that reason.

.H.

Post by Lewen
The Aloha jumpsuit was looking a little dingy when he wore it again in
'74.

[Genie]

Post by H
The Nitwit says...."I would be guessing that Elvis never had his stage
clothing cleaned." Moron.
You have little knowledge of most things. Especially Elvis. People have
become used to it. It's no big deal anymore.
.H.

You almost never stop patting yourself on the back .H.
Your an expert right? I am not? Fine. Have it your way.
Mamma never told you that making fun of people for any reason is
unkind? Oddly enough, I probably know more about Hollywood than you do.
Elvis? Maybe not. But then your a guy.."I think" and unless I am a
jouranalist I am not interested in the finite detail that you are. I
could care less if he spilled pepsi all over his best jumpsuit 2min
before curtain call.
But I did indeed love being there.
~Aladdin