- Kristopher Fraser
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In celebration of the new musical film “Rocketman”, opening May 31 in the
United States, contemporary Savile Row tailor Richard James and Swarovski
have co-curated in-store displays in both London and New York complete with
original outfits from Elton John’s storied career.
Elton John has been a longtime friend of the Richard James brand, and gave
access to his personal archive to facilitate the loan of a few key Richard
James outfits including his “Dot” suits and a crystal tailcoat worn during
his Las Vegas residency. These showcase Richard James’s top notch
craftsmanship injected with Elton John’s personal flare.
Highlights in the display include bespoke Swarovski-crystal trimmed
tailcoats that were part of Elton John’s glittering wardrobe for his “The
Million Dollar Piano” residency at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, which ran
from 2011 to 2019. In addition, the ‘Dot’ collection is featured,
comprising matching 2-piece suits and shirts, including the pink/yellow
dots look from his 2001 Grammy Awards performance with rapper Eminem and
the ‘Got Milk” advertisements by the American dairy industry the same year.
These looks are currently on display at the Richard James Park Avenue store
and will be until June 7. To celebrate the display, Richard James has
created a limited run of 8 T-shirts, all featuring a Swarovski crystal
rocket emblem. The T-shirts will retail at 260 dollars and will be
available in-store and online.
“We are thrilled to co-curate this inspirational fashion showcase, which
celebrates our long history of collaboration with Elton John and our
partnership with costume designer Julian Day on the costumes for
Rocketman,” said Nadja Swarovski, member of the Swarovski executive board,
in a statement. “Our crystals have been adding signature sparkle to Elton
John’s wardrobe for decades, and it is a pleasure to see them shining in
Richard James’s fine Savile Row setting.”
“I remember the time I met Richard,” Elton John said in a statement. “I’d
popped into the Joseph men’s shop and was bowled over the by the most
striking sunflower ties. I flipped them over to see the eponymous label:
‘Richard James Savile Row.’ Savile Row?! I hadn’t seen anything this fresh
in years. Naturally, I got the address and headed there immediately.”
“Elton John has great individual style and he’s never been afraid to
express himself, so he represents a lot of what Richard James is all
about,” said Sean Dixon, founder and making director of Richard James, in a
statement. “He’s been an incredibly supportive friend and a customer since
we opened our first store in 1992 and Richard James wouldn’t be what it is
today without him. As I hope this small tribute demonstrates, it’s always
an honor and pleasure to dress him.”
photos: courtesy of Purple PR
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