EPISODE · Aug 9, 2019 · 37 MIN
Episode 29: Still Standing: The Costumes and Curation of Elton John
from Dress: Fancy: The Podcast About Dressing Up · host Lucy Clayton
In an especially glittering episode, Lucy and Ben discuss the costumes (off stage and on) of the inimitable Rocket Man, Elton John. Reviewing the Star's sartorial choices decade-by-decade, and comparing them to Julian Day's interpretations in the recent blockbuster biopic starring Taron Egerton, this week's show ponders the relationship between costume and character, as well as obviously highlighting some of Elton John's 'best-dressed' moments. Show Links Accompanying Instagram feed on Dress: Fancy podcast: www.instagram.com/dressfancypodcast. Elton John Instagram: www.instagram.com/eltonjohn. Rocket Man costumes designed by Julian Day: https://edition.cnn.com/videos/style/2019/05/29/elton-john-rocketman-style-orig.cnn/video/playlists/cnn-style/; https://www.crfashionbook.com/mens/a27612722/rocketman-elton-john-julian-day-costume-designer-interview/. On Elton's predilection for clothes shopping (!): https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/elton-john-spent-pound40m-in-20-months-622287.html. Elton John x Gucci: https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/gucci-elton-john-alessandro-michele-ss18. Hat designer, Kenneth D. King: http://www.kennethdking.com/history/. Those glasses: http://www.papermag.com/gucci-elton-john-sunglasses-2637720220.html. Photograph gallery: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/elton-john-life-career-pictures/april-1997-elton-john-arrives-hammersmith-palais-lorry-partner/. Most iconic looks: https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/597wv8/7-of-elton-johns-most-iconic-outfits. The Farewell Tour: https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/in-pictures-gucci-designs-outfits-for-elton-john-s-farewell-tour/2018091238844; https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/in-pictures-gucci-designs-outfits-for-elton-john-s-farewell-tour/2018091238844; https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/07/style/elton-john-farewell-tour-wardrobe-gucci.html.
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