Jan 31 2009
Professional Costumer: Star Wars + Elvis = World’s Best Website Intro?
Ready to see the holy grail of costuming? Do you believe that Elvis Presley truly lives?
Are you sure?
Okay. Here you go. This is also, by chance, the world’s best website introduction. Is it scary that it all makes sense to me?
If you like Star Wars, the introduction is a random must. If you like Elvis, the introduction might actually make you cry.
Now that I’m past weeping over the introduction, I’ll fill you in on what this site is all about: Elvis impersonation. This manufacturer reproduces and sells Elvis costumes, particularly jumpsuits. There are over thirty available. There are also capes available for purchase in true Elvis fashion. The site caters to professional Elvis impersonators, though anyone can contract an Elvis garment for their own uses.
Costumer Janet Tegels has her own team of seamstresses to construct the costumes. Janet’s company boasts over 900 clients served. Professional Costumer actually provides Elvis gear to America’s number one impersonator, Eddie Miles.
With prices in the thousands, I can honestly say that these stage accurate Elvis costumes seem to be worth the money. Closeups of costume details are available; seriously researched costumer knowledge is at work here.
The site does contain some less pricey items, specifically Elvis impersonator scarves, which are available for $3.00 or less. Male and female fans alike might also be interested in Elvis impersonator jewelry as well, most of which sells in the $300.00 range.
