Colourful Flame Jumpsuit (1976)

[Éireann Elvis]

Nice suit, pitty its only worn twice, although there seems to be allot of photos of it. Good one.

[Éireann Elvis]

Great info, Leroy!!! But, lord have mercy, missing FOUR suits that were produced and delivered to Graceland.... how in the world could that have happened? They've got to be somewhere?
Leroy, did Gene mention what the designs were on these four suits? It would be very interesting to know.

Yeah I'd love to know wha the designs where of the other suits.

[Leroy]

Great info, Leroy!!! But, lord have mercy, missing FOUR suits that were produced and delivered to Graceland.... how in the world could that have happened? They've got to be somewhere?
Leroy, did Gene mention what the designs were on these four suits? It would be very interesting to know.

You have to remember that in the chaos that occured directly after Elvis passed away, a lot of items were taken away. Lots of Elvis' personal belongings just "disappeared", jumpsuits included.

I do know about one of the designs. It was a design that caused many discussions on several message boards about the possible excistence of a "Laser Suit". According to the rumours it had build in electronics to send out lase beams. It was a rumour that was hard to kill, especially because Bill Belew talked about it during fanclub meetings. But originally it was a suit covered with lots of tiny mirrors that would capture the stage lightning and create the effect of laser beams.

On the whole Gene stayed very misty on this subject.
He did tell me there was a black version of the 1975 "Rainfall" and a black version of the "Silver Phoenix", which is only logican since the original design of the suit was to be a zebra. And zebra's are black and white, not blue and white.

[nabelt24]

You have to remember that in the chaos that occured directly after Elvis passed away, a lot of items were taken away. Lots of Elvis' personal belongings just "disappeared", jumpsuits included.

I do know about one of the designs. It was a design that caused many discussions on several message boards about the possible excistence of a "Laser Suit". According to the rumours it had build in electronics to send out lase beams. It was a rumour that was hard to kill, especially because Bill Belew talked about it during fanclub meetings. But originally it was a suit covered with lots of tiny mirrors that would capture the stage lightning and create the effect of laser beams.

On the whole Gene stayed very misty on this subject.
He did tell me there was a black version of the 1975 "Rainfall" and a black version of the "Silver Phoenix", which is only logican since the original design of the suit was to be a zebra. And zebra's are black and white, not blue and white.

Very cool, Leroy! Thanks so much for sharing! I'd love to see someone on the modified photo board create a black "Rainfall" suit! That would be interesting to see. If Elvis had lived, I wonder how much longer he would have worn the jumpsuits?

[Éireann Elvis]

You have to remember that in the chaos that occured directly after Elvis passed away, a lot of items were taken away. Lots of Elvis' personal belongings just "disappeared", jumpsuits included.

I do know about one of the designs. It was a design that caused many discussions on several message boards about the possible excistence of a "Laser Suit". According to the rumours it had build in electronics to send out lase beams. It was a rumour that was hard to kill, especially because Bill Belew talked about it during fanclub meetings. But originally it was a suit covered with lots of tiny mirrors that would capture the stage lightning and create the effect of laser beams.

On the whole Gene stayed very misty on this subject.
He did tell me there was a black version of the 1975 "Rainfall" and a black version of the "Silver Phoenix", which is only logican since the original design of the suit was to be a zebra. And zebra's are black and white, not blue and white.

Great Info leroy, Thanks

[Leroy]

Very cool, Leroy! Thanks so much for sharing! I'd love to see someone on the modified photo board create a black "Rainfall" suit! That would be interesting to see. If Elvis had lived, I wonder how much longer he would have worn the jumpsuits?

We talked about the possible change in Elvis' wardrobe if he had lived. The jumpsuit would have stayed for another while but the outlook of it would have changed. Gene was trying to lead Elvis away from the kick pleats. That means that the bell bottoms would get smaller and disappear eventually, which happened in the 80's. Also the collar would be lowered. And the designs would have been less flashy..

[medleyofcostumes]

Thanks Leroy for your valuable info!!

[nabelt24]

We talked about the possible change in Elvis' wardrobe if he had lived. The jumpsuit would have stayed for another while but the outlook of it would have changed. Gene was trying to lead Elvis away from the kick pleats. That means that the bell bottoms would get smaller and disappear eventually, which happened in the 80's. Also the collar would be lowered. And the designs would have been less flashy..

Almost sounds like they were going back to a 1969-70 look? I would love to have seen that!

[molokai123]

Flame Jumpsuit (1976) Apparently Elvis didn't like this Jumpsuit which is a shame because It Is absolutely Stunning!!

Known Dates Worn:-

October 20, 1976 (8:30 pm) South Bend, IN.
October 26, 1976 (8:30 pm) Dayton, OH.

thanks i didnt know that,it is a shame this is a stunning suit!!

[chinese doll]

a flaming star!!!

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

This suit knocks the sox off the unworn Jumpsuit

[TCB4ELVIS]

This suit knocks the sox off the unworn Jumpsuit

I have to agree with you here.

btw, very cool default pic and banner

[keninlincs]

Thanks.some nice photos there

[lvelvis]

i wonder if the rumour is true that ELVIS hated this suit as SEAN SHAVER wrote in his book THE LIFE OF ELVIS . I was amazed to find out that there were 2 of them made - didn't know until i bought inside graceland the ELVIS UNLIMITED book.

[Tommy]

[jean francois]

enjoy!!!!

[elvia7]

Thank you JEAN!!!!!

[elvia7]

Thank you my dear friend TOMMY

[Tommy]

You are very welcome my dearest Evi............Thank you very much!!

[jean francois]

ARE VERY WELCOME EVI....