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Julian's Auction House, presents the ultimate entertainment memorabilia in todays auction world! Julian's currently has for auction one of Elvis Presley's "Concho" jumpsuits, which Elvis wore on stage during the filming of "Elvis: That's The Way It Is." There were two identical "Concho" jumpsuits created by Designer, Bill Belew.
The jumpsuit is part of the "Music Icons, Legends, and Rebels 2014" auction.
The auction will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Hard Rock New York in Times Square - 1501 Broadway.
Here is the auction listing from Julian's:
Elvis Presley's white "Concho" jumpsuit, so named for the silver tone metal concho rings that embellish the suit. This jumpsuit is also referred to as "Elvis: That The Way It Is" jumpsuit because Presley can be seen wearing it on stage in Las Vegas in the documentary "Elvis: That's the Way It Is" (MGM, 1970). Label on interior reads "IC Costume Co./ Hollywood, California." The white suit has a zipper running down the front of the suit, and vents at wrist cuff. The silver conchos are stamped with a star and run down the back of both arms, the sides of the legs, and around the collar. Presley also wore the jumpsuit in 1971 during a Lake Tahoe performance where he donned a gorilla mask on stage. Accompanied by two letters of authenticity, the first from Bill Belew who states that this is one of two jumpsuits he made in this style. The second letter is from Shelia Ryan Caan, the former girlfriend of Elvis to whom he gifted the jumpsuit. Accompanied by a copy of the documentary.
Notes from Elvis Presley Fans of Nashville
There are in fact jumpsuits where Elvis had two versions of the same suit created. The "Concho" had two identical versions. Other examples include and the "Chain" & "Aloha" jumpsuits. This "Concho" suit is up for auction at Julian's, and the other "Concho" jumpsuit is stored safely at Elvis Presley's Graceland in the Graceland Archives.
It is also interesting to note the letters of authenticity. Both letters of authenticity are from people who are deceased. The first letter of authenticity is from the man who created Elvis' jumpsuits', Designer: Bill Belew, whom passed away January 7th, 2008. The second letter is from Elvis' former girlfriend, Sheila Ryan Caan, whom passed away September 18th, 2012.
There are in fact jumpsuits where Elvis had two versions of the same suit created. The "Concho" had two identical versions. Other examples include and the "Chain" & "Aloha" jumpsuits. This "Concho" suit is up for auction at Julian's, and the other "Concho" jumpsuit is stored safely at Elvis Presley's Graceland in the Graceland Archives.
It is also interesting to note the letters of authenticity. Both letters of authenticity are from people who are deceased. The first letter of authenticity is from the man who created Elvis' jumpsuits', Designer: Bill Belew, whom passed away January 7th, 2008. The second letter is from Elvis' former girlfriend, Sheila Ryan Caan, whom passed away September 18th, 2012.
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