Elton John, pseudonym of Reginald Kenneth Dwight, is the famous pop rock musician and pianist known for the incredible eclecticism of his style. From the beginning, in 1964, to the achievement of fame following the success of the first album, Empty Sky of 1969, John sported an endless series of iconic looks with the same ease of a child shaking a tambourine. The superstar of the song Emperor’s New Clothes has always hit the target and impressed the spectators, starting with her dazzling sequin-based combinations, jumpsuits, jackets and bell-bottoms, up to the satin suits of Versace. On top, of course, is the iconic baseball suit designed by Bob Mackie and embellished with sparkling crystals, worn on the stage of the Dodgers Stadium in 1975, that Harry Styles replicated in 2018 for Halloween.
At first glance, it might seem strange that Palace Skateboards decided to partner with the 74-year-old star for one capsule collection which pays homage to her iconic wardrobe. It is actually a fully sensible choice. The London brand, supervised by its founder Lev Tanjuhas an inveterate propensity to collaborate with musicians and bands including Happy Mondays in 2020 and Whitney Houston in 2021. The capsule collection, which was actually designed hand in hand with the singer, includes pieces that refer to different moments in John’s career. There’s a velvet jumpsuit with a Palace Tri-Ferg foil reminiscent of the retro Gucci pieces we’ve seen him wear in recent years, as well as a range of T-shirts that feature a graphic of John in his unforgettable blue and white. of ’76 at Dodgers Stadium. Do not miss a shirt, decorated with the name of his hit single from 1974 The Bitch Is Back and the names of cities like London and Los Angeles, which could be the legitimate merch of Elton John’s tour. Perhaps the highlight of the collection is a heavy monochromatic sweater embroidered with John’s face. A must-have item for super fans.
