Elvis Presley’s Graceland has unveiled a refreshed Elvis: Dressed to Rock exhibit, showcasing 15 newly-displayed jumpsuits making their debut after more than two years off display at Graceland while traveling the world as part of Direct from Graceland exhibition series. This marks the first major update since the popular exhibit opened in 2022. To complement the new additions, the existing jumpsuits in the exhibit were also rotated to give visitors a fresh perspective.
Located within the Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, the exhibit features a stunning 21-foot floor-to-ceiling display of Elvis’ iconic stage costumes, offering visitors an unprecedented view of his legendary jumpsuits.
Some of the highlights include:
- White & Black Brocade Collar Suits from Elvis’ first Las Vegas engagement at the International Hotel in 1969.
- Rope Collar Suit featured on the cover of Elvis’ On Stage album.
- Blue Brocade Suit worn in Las Vegas in February 1970.
- Webbed Fringe Suit worn only once at the Forum in Los Angeles on November 14, 1970.
- Black Butterfly Suit from early 1972 which Elvis famously wore during a spontaneous photo session in his hotel suite.
Additional jumpsuits include Amber Stone Suit, Pontiac Suit, Arabian Suit, Black Conquistador Suit, Dragon Suit, Embordered Flame Suit, Green & Red Dude Suits, and Orange Target Suit.
The jumpsuits that are being rotated out of the display are returning to the Graceland Archives for some rest and preservation until they make their next debut.
“These jumpsuits are not just costumes or pieces of stage wear, they are pieces of art,” said Angie Marchese, Vice President of Graceland Archives and Exhibits. “They made Elvis’ already-powerful stage performances even more memorable – defining what true rock style was.”
In addition to jumpsuits, the exhibit also features Elvis’ beautifully detailed capes, his numerous belts, two-piece suits, studded boots, jewelry, and more. Some iconic highlights include:
- Aloha from Hawaii jumpsuit and show cape, worn for the first-ever satellite concert
- Aztec Sun jumpsuit, the last jumpsuit Elvis wore on stage
- Original Drawings by Bill Belew, designer of Elvis’ stage wear and personal wardrobe from 1968-1977