EP 227 - Hal Lansky - Clothier to the King - Exclusively Dressing Elvis Presley

Hal Lansky, the son of Lansky Bros. founder Bernard Lansky, was the delivery boy who would deliver clothing to Graceland for Elvis Presley to wear. Lansky Bros was the Clothier to the King, Elvis Presley from the 1950s to 1960s and into the 1970s.    Today, along with his daughter Julie Lansky, he carries on the Lansky Bros. legacy that is still operating retails stores in the lobby of the historic Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis. From musicians, movie stars and athletes, they shop at Lansky Bros. and you’ll never know who will be walking through their famed doors.    Bernard Lansky, the founder of Lansky Bros. was given advice on his 18th birthday by his father telling him that he could conquer anything as long as he worked hard. Bernard started his business by sensing that there was a void in the Memphis market and paved the way and became a force in the fashion industry across the world.   So ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome the man who dresses you for success and makes you look like a rock star, carrying on the legacy of Lansky Bros, Mr. Hal Lansky!