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Episode 29: Still Standing: The Costumes and Curation of Elton John

Episode 29: Still Standing: The Costumes and Curation of Elton John

FromDress: Fancy: The Podcast About Dressing Up


Episode 29: Still Standing: The Costumes and Curation of Elton John

FromDress: Fancy: The Podcast About Dressing Up

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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.
Released:
Aug 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A smart, playful and interrogative take on contemporary fashion and its context – weaving together sartorial and social history to tell powerful, surprising stories of identity. Hosted by Lucy Clayton together with a selection of special guests including designers, artists, writers, activists, academics and of course, the dresser uppers themselves, this show explores the way we dress in all its creative, sequinned and chaotic glory.