Blue Nail Jumpsuit (1972)

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

Blue Nail Jumpsuit (1972) One of the better known Jumpsuits due to the fact it was featured in the "Elvis On Tour" in 1972.

Known Dates Worn:-

April 5, 1972. (8:30 pm). Buffalo, NY.
April 8, 1972. (8:30 pm). Knoxville, TN.
April 9, 1972. (8:30 pm). Hampton, VA
April 12, 1972 (8:30 pm) Indianapolis, IN.
June 15, 1972 (8:30 pm) Milwaukee, WI.
June 17, 1972 (8:30 pm) Chicago, IL.
November 8, 1972 (8:30 pm) Lubbock, TX.


More Pictures HERE (http://www.tcb-world.com/elvispictures/Jumpsuit%20Index%20Archive%202/eppg%20blue%20nail%20jumpsuit%201972%20extra%20aa. html)

[Scottishthistle]

this one rulezzz......god he look hot in anything he wore

[buttonhead]

Blue nail jumpsuit 1972,

[buttonhead]

in black and white

[Elena/The Russian EP Fan Club]

and more pics

[Jungleroom76]

ONE OF HIS BEST LOOKING SUITS FROM '72, IN MY OPINION!!! (y)

GREAT PHOTOS EVERYONE!!!
TCB!
Mike

[SouthPaw]

I actually saw this suit a few weeks ago in Mike Moon's collection in the Elvis museum in Tennessee. Sadly it is not holding up well and I have been told this is actually one of the duplicates of the suit from a few people.

[buttonhead]

I actually saw this suit a few weeks ago in Mike Moon's collection in the Elvis museum in Tennessee. Sadly it is not holding up well and I have been told this is actually one of the duplicates of the suit from a few people.

really ? so what is the difference between fake elvis suit and the real one ? does people made some fake elvis suit to make money out of it ( same ole story ) ... i heard that Sonny West could help Elvis fans to see if what they got from Elvis collectors is legit or not...that was what so i heard, but then why him ? :hmm:

[U.S. Male]

Southpaw,

I too have visited the Elvis museum there in Pigeon Forge, TN quite a number of times, but I have since learned that the Blue Nail suit he has on display there was not worn by Elvis. I recall reading on the FECC page about a year or so ago about someone who had proof (including photos and documents) verifying this. Perhaps we need to research this a bit more? :hmm:

Nevertheless, they do have some pretty interesting stuff there and a fairly decent store that sells fine items.

[snowbird]

Most of the suits he wore in 1972 are fantastic, or maybe it was he that made them look fantastic.

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

Couple of nice looking photo's of the Blue Nail

[elvis fan 1976]

Hear's a few from April 9, 1972

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

Couple more of the Blue Nail :D

JJ

[Tommy]

Thank you all. Wonderful photos! I love this jumpsuit!(y) :cool:

Tommy :)

[sabbath]

1972 04 05
Buffalo
with Original Belt

[sabbath]

1972 04 09 ES

Hampton Roads
with White Fireworks Belt

[sabbath]

1972 04 12

Indianapolis
with White Fireworks Belt

[sabbath]

1972 06 17 ES
Chicago
with Original Belt

[sabbath]

but in my eyes these are clearly blue nail and not blue swail. and only other 72 june date with blue nail is 72 06 17 ES. am i correct?

[sabbath]

with Original Belt
1972 XX XX

[sabbath]

with White Fireworks Belt
1972 04 XX

[lopette]

http://epgold.com/Elvis%20Jumpsuits/jumpsuit%204.JPG

[elvis fan 1976]

a few more! (y)

[elvis fan 1976]

"Are these yours honey?" :lol:

[Brent]

I just got back from Pigeon Fordge, TN,and went to the Elvis museum. They said that the suit they have on display was made for Elvis, but didn't fit right, and he gave it to J.D. Sumner, and J.D. sold it to Mr. Moon to put in the museum. Another one was made for Elvis which he used. Here are a couple of pictures of the suit on display there. Does anyone know where the one Elvis wore is today?

[memphis 77]

sabbath thanks for posting the buffalo pic, can you post anymore of them , what a great thread.:cool: :cool:

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

I just got back from Pigeon Fordge, TN,and went to the Elvis museum. They said that the suit they have on display was made for Elvis, but didn't fit right, and he gave it to J.D. Sumner, and J.D. sold it to Mr. Moon to put in the museum. Another one was made for Elvis which he used. Here are a couple of pictures of the suit on display there. Does anyone know where the one Elvis wore is today?


The Jumpsuit displayed in those picture does indeed look like one of Elvis' from circa 1971 or 1972 and of a similar design as the Blue Nail however I'm just not sure that this is ligit, the belt design just doesn't look like those that Elvis wore! I could be wrong but something just doesn't seem right?

Matt

[Leroy]

Your feelings about this suit are right Matt. This is not a genuine Elvis suit. It's not even done by IC Costumes. Last year there was a discussion going on about this suit so I decided then to forward the question to Butch. His very own word then were: "These kind of suits are an insult towards the Elvis designers!"

The real "Blue Nail" is in a very bad state of neglecting. It was sort of stolen by one of Elvis' employees (together with another suit) and sold to a lady who supposedly owne a dry cleaning store. She sold both suits to an impersonator who removed a lot of the studs and started to perform in it. The current wearabouts of both suits are unknow.

[U.S. Male]

Brent, I've seen that suit that's on display in the Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN, but did you know that until about 6 years ago, they advertised that suit as "actually being worn by Elvis". Looks like they have changed their story again.:lmfao:

[susan]

Where does this picture come from?

http://www.tcb-world.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12994&d=1142335104

[Leroy]

Could be a well done duplicate.

[Elvis131]

one of my fave jumpsuits

[beckyelvis1]

Nice photos of this suit, thanks!

[goodelvisgirl]

love this jumpsuit the pics are fantastic he looked good in this one

[Tony Trout]

with Original Belt
1972 XX XX

Due to Elvis's hair, I believe that first picture on the left is from Hampton Roads on the evening of April 9, 1972 and if so, that's the "White Fireworks" belt he's wearing.




Does anyone know where the one Elvis wore is today?

The real "Blue Nail" suit is in the possession of Sherif Hanna, I believe. The last I read was that the suit was in varying states of disrepair...which is a crying shame, to be honest. :supriced::'(



The Jumpsuit displayed in those picture does indeed look like one of Elvis' from circa 1971 or 1972 and of a similar design as the Blue Nail however I'm just not sure that this is ligit, the belt design just doesn't look like those that Elvis wore! I could be wrong but something just doesn't seem right?

Matt


I agree....I don't believe for one second that that suit is the real "Blue Nail" suit.


Where does this picture come from?

http://www.tcb-world.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12994&d=1142335104


That's a really good question....it looks to be a replica that an ETA would wear, IMO.....

[The King's Queen]

Due to Elvis's hair, I believe that first picture on the left is from Hampton Roads on the evening of April 9, 1972 and if so, that's the "White Fireworks" belt he's wearing.

I would def agree with you on this TT...(y) I am most certain that this pic is from the Hampton Roads Coliseum show. I'll go back and look...but did no one post a pic from that show with the cape??? This suit was great, and it looked awesome on him. ;)

[Tony Trout]

I would def agree with you on this TT...(y) I am most certain that this pic is from the Hampton Roads Coliseum show. I'll go back and look...but did no one post a pic from that show with the cape??? This suit was great, and it looked awesome on him. ;)


It definitely is a great suit! I wonder if there might be any photos in the gallery with him spreading the cape?

[The King's Queen]

It definitely is a great suit! I wonder if there might be any photos in the gallery with him spreading the cape?

That's a good question TT! If you find any...pass them along to me. ;) He certainly did spread it at the end of the show...so you'd think there would be some pics floating around somewhere....(y) I probably won't be back online for a few days...gotta go to take care of my Dad...but if you find them, be sure to let me know! Thanks a bunch...;):king:

[elvia7]

Yes, this is one of HIS best looking suit. I love paint ELVIS in this beautiful suit .(y)(y)(y)

[cibetty]

Wow, great thread! Amazing pictures, I love him in blue!! (y) (y)
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[MojoElvis]

The Jumpsuit displayed in those picture does indeed look like one of Elvis' from circa 1971 or 1972 and of a similar design as the Blue Nail however I'm just not sure that this is ligit, the belt design just doesn't look like those that Elvis wore! I could be wrong but something just doesn't seem right?

Matt

I agree with you, Matt. The chain on the back of belt is very uneven. The design of the belt period doesn't look authentic. Not that it never happened but I've yet to hear of JD having jumpsuits that didn't fit Elvis in his possession.

[elvia7]

First of all, ELVIS good look hot in anything He wore, but this suit made HIM - ANGEL, KING ..... Beautiful phenomenon (y)(y)(y)(y)(y)
Thank you all. To me WONDRFUL!!!!!
If you see my portaits of EL ? You can find there a surprise:supriced::D
Ewa this is my name.:)

[Unchained Melody]

ONE OF HIS BEST LOOKING SUITS FROM '72, IN MY OPINION!!! (y)

GREAT PHOTOS EVERYONE!!!
TCB!
Mike

My thoughts indeed along with the Red Lion suit(y)

[blindvod]

elvisconcerts.com have elvis wearing blue nail on his show in jacksonville 1972 04 16 evening show
even has a picture. but i thought elvis wore the white fireworks suit on this night?
anyone?

[elvispresleytheking]

elvisconcerts.com have elvis wearing blue nail on his show in jacksonville 1972 04 16 evening show
even has a picture. but i thought elvis wore the white fireworks suit on this night?
anyone?

Elvisconcerts.com has a picture, clearly from ttwii, and dates it august 69, I find elviscrawler.com more reliable

[Leroy]

But in this case they could be right. For many years I believed Elvis wore the "White Fireworks" too. Mainly because the book "The Concert Years" has that info listed. But that book also contains a lot of flaws when it comes to concerts and wardrobe. In the Joe Tunzi book "The Documentairies" there is a picture of Elvis that's supposed to be the evening show of Jacksonville dressed in the "Blue Nail" with original belt.

[elvispresleytheking]

Does anyone have a good picture of this suit from behind (without the cape)? I'm trying to make a replica.

[Leroy]

Does anyone have a good picture of this suit from behind (without the cape)? I'm trying to make a replica.

The back is exactly the same as the front, only without the chest opening.

[elvispresleytheking]

The back is exactly the same as the front, only without the chest opening.

And without the grommets, I'm assuming?

[elvia7]

This is my wersion -
http://www.tcb-world.com/picture.php?albumid=83&pictureid=1243
Ewa :)

[elvia7]

Another ...
My propose :))
http://www.tcb-world.com/picture.php?albumid=83&pictureid=1242
Ewa:)

[navechesalpa]

This is my wersion -
http://www.tcb-world.com/picture.php?albumid=83&pictureid=1243
Ewa :)

Very good,fantastic job.
Congratulations.

[elvia7]

Very good,fantastic job.
Congratulations.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(y):supriced:Very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!:notworthy:supriced:

[easyrider]

Very good jumpsuit

[easyrider]

Another ...
My propose :))
http://www.tcb-world.com/picture.php?albumid=83&pictureid=1242
Ewa:)

Great work Elvia(y)(y)

[moody-blues67]

A nice jumpsuit,but i dont like those white circle holes.

[utmom2008]

Does anyone have a good picture of this suit from behind (without the cape)? I'm trying to make a replica.

Do you do your own sewing?:supriced::supriced::supriced:

[The Everlasting Gaze]

http://www.elvis-collectors.com/cclubbock72-4.jpg

[thejumpsuitman]

Due to Elvis's hair, I believe that first picture on the left is from Hampton Roads on the evening of April 9, 1972 and if so, that's the "White Fireworks" belt he's wearing.





The real "Blue Nail" suit is in the possession of Sherif Hanna, I believe. The last I read was that the suit was in varying states of disrepair...which is a crying shame, to be honest. :supriced::'(





I agree....I don't believe for one second that that suit is the real "Blue Nail" suit.




That's a really good question....it looks to be a replica that an ETA would wear, IMO.....

It drives me crazy that nobody pays any attention to the actual tailoring of the suits in these discussions. The tailoring is as much an art as the design layout! Just research Saville Row, England and see how seriously those guys take the cut and tailoring of a suit!

The tailoring of the suit in question is totally consistent with the quality and style of the real suits of that era. Look at the way the collar is attached and the hand prick stitching up the lapels, not to mention the IC Costumes tag... And that is a pretty old picture, by the way... I first saw that photo about 10 years ago, so I seriously doubt it was doctored. My money says that is the REAL suit! There is no proof to any of the stories of the suit being stolen, neglected or anything else. All hearsay. For all we know, Elvis might have given it to someone back in '72 after that concert season.

And another thing, while I'm on this rant... Bill Belew and Gene Doucette deserve plenty of credit for their designs, but those guys did NOT actually make, or tailor the suits!!! I have done my own research on this. Several names have come up in articles going back to the 1980's as to who Elvis' actual tailor was. Manuel of Nashville, who worked for Nudie in the '60's and '70's himself claims to have tailored some of Elvis' jumpsuits. The names Joe Cotroneo and Ciro Romano have also come up.

By the way, I have seen the museum suit in Pigeon Forge as well, and it is definitely a copy.

Oh, and the back of the suit is quite different from the front. It looks more like part of the sleeves or the legs.

[1100ccRider]

At the risk of discovering the fabric was actually purple, does anyone have a good handle on the color of this suit's ground fabric? It's another that can look radically different under different lighting conditions and I've seen pictures and footage of it appearing everything from a fairly bright baby blue to a paler powder blue to a cooler and darker periwinkle kind of color (and, of course, everything between).

[merry77]

Hmm, this photo does really look very much like the original. The tailoring as mentioned is correct.
The IC costume tag seems to be genuine too.
The stud pattern is consistent with the original suit. b&k for instance uses wrong sizes of nailheads.

You can see wear on the grommets.
In my opinion there is a good chance this is the real one.




The real "Blue Nail" suit is in the possession of Sherif Hanna, I believe. The last I read was that the suit was in varying states of disrepair...which is a crying shame, to be honest. :supriced::'(





I agree....I don't believe for one second that that suit is the real "Blue Nail" suit.




That's a really good question....it looks to be a replica that an ETA would wear, IMO.....

[Tommy]

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/data//30/1972BlueNailJumpsuit.jpg

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/data//30/1972BlueNailTommyTCB2.jpg

[RS277]

The top photo (rear cover of EIC) was always one of my favorites. Thanks Tommy

[Tommy]

The top photo (rear cover of EIC) was always one of my favorites. Thanks Tommy

Thank you my friend. (y)

[elvia7]

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/data//30/1972BlueNailJumpsuit.jpg

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/data//30/1972BlueNailTommyTCB2.jpg


GREAT ELVIS SUIT ! :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy
THANK YOU :clap:TOMMY for SUCH WONDERFUL PICTURES! (y)(y)(y)

[Tommy]

You are welcome EVI...............(y) :clap::clap: :D Thank you very much. (y)

[Tommy]

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/data//30/1972_001.jpg

[Tommy]

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/data//96/eot2_005.jpg

[Tommy]

http://www.tcb-world.com/gallery/data//96/7219.jpg

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