The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction

Lot #74:

Elvis Presley Owned and Worn Blue Pants with Gold Stripes

Elvis Presley Owned and Worn Blue Pants with Gold Stripes.

Presented here is Elvis Presley's owned and worn sky blue, bell-bottom, polyester pants with gold striping down the side of each leg. The gold stripes are embellished with blue flowers. The pants bear the Hollywood Men's Shop, Hollywood, California label. These pants come from the collection of renowned booking agent and promotional agent Irwin Pate, During his very long career, Irwin and his wife Clarine obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. When traveling on concert tours Irwin often would obtain many of these articles from both tour crew members and venue staff, and some items he obtained directly from the celebrity. Among the vast number of entertainers that he came in contact with, worked with, and knew was Elvis Presley. Irwin worked with Elvis on several occasions, and during one of their meetings Irwin told Elvis about his and Clarine's collection. Elvis arranged for Irwin to be gifted some personal items, including these pants.

Size: Medium.

Condition: Very good.

Authentication: Letter from Irwin Pate's widow Clarine Pate on their company letterhead and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.