Elvis Style: From Zoot Suits to Jumpsuits

To augment the many studies of rock and roll star Elvis Prestley’s (1935-77) impact on music, Goto explores his influence in design and fashion, which she finds largely overlooked. She considers not only the impact he made during his lifetime, but also his enduring influence on contemporary design culture. The chapter on clothing fashion covers the hillbilly cat in the 1950s, rebel without a style in the 1960s, and the Las Vegas peacock in the 1970s. The chapter on architecture discusses shotgun to social housing in the early years, playing house at Graceland, his honeymoon hideaway, and his legacy. Other chapters cover hair, food, and automobiles Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)