Arabian Jumpsuit (First Version) (aka) Memphis Jumpsuit (1973-1974)

Arabian (First Version) (aka) Memphis Jumpsuit (1973-1974)

This suit was also called the Kitchen Sink Jumpsuit, the story goes that Elvis wanted a new Jumpsuit and wanted it made quickly, so Gene Doucette and his team used anything and everything they could lay there hands on to make it look impressive, i think you will agree that it worked.

The Arabian pattern design was also used on the King of Spades (Arabian Second Edition) minus the pattern on the arms.

Known Dates Worn:-

March 9, 1974 (8:30 pm) Charlotte, NC.
March 10, 1974 (8:30 pm) Roanoke, VA.
March 16, 1974 (8:30 pm) Memphis, TN.
March 18, 1974 (8:30 pm) Richmond, VA.
March 20, 1974 (8:30 pm) Memphis, TN.

This photo alone puts me in a good mood. Such a happy smile.

I like this concert very much, and i wonder what pictures excists from this concert, here are some of mine
greetzzzzz Boogie

Great pictures boogie :D
But i can see that your 3rd picture are not from Memphis, this is a picture from march 10th 1974.
Here are a few i have from Memhis.

The pix are not sooooo great, but they are one of a kind, so you will not see them from no one else :D

memphis jumpsuit..

more pics of this gorgeous outfit .

I love this Jumpsuit, its beautiful. Thanks 4 the good pix.

Memphis Suit with Original Belt

Las Vegas
1973 09 03 CS

A little dark in the museum, but here are a couple close-ups.

thejumpsuitman... those are the most beautiful pictures! thank you so much for posting them! i had no idea that the jumpsuit was truly that beautiful... stunning! thank you! :D

This jumpsuit is sooo beautiful (y) (y) i love it.

Great Pics!!

I never saw a pic from the memphis suit with the cape on stage. The black remake from the film 3000 miles to memphis looked great.

Roanoke VA March 10 1974

I definately love this particular jumpsuit. It's too bad he didn't wear it more often. It would have been really neat to see it with the cape. :)

IM

What does the cape look like from behind? Does anyone have any pics of the cape fully opened from behind? :newyear:

IM

Such a great design on this suite. Very cool looking indeed although I do perfer the King Of Spades suite over this one.

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What does the cape look like from behind? Does anyone have any pics of the cape fully opened from behind?
IM

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As far as I know, this suite did not have a cape made with it.

This is my first time on this sight and I really enjoyed seeing all the pics of the Memphis Suit or Nail King of Spades? Does anyone have a quality closeup pic of the back of the suit? Thanks,
Delvis57

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Originally Posted by delvis57

This is my first time on this sight and I really enjoyed seeing all the pics of the Memphis Suit or Nail King of Spades? Does anyone have a quality closeup pic of the back of the suit? Thanks,
Delvis57

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Here are a couple of shots.

Matt