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Liberace’s Iconic Hot Pants
Happy 4th of July to one of Liberace’s most iconic and well-known costumes – his bedazzled red, white, and blue hot pants! First purchased as a gag in the early 1970s, Liberace’s hot pants were originally intended as a “satirical” response to emerging trends in clothing and fashion that he believed were beginning to encroach Continue reading
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Famous Friendships: Liberace and Dolly Parton
This week, pop superstar Beyoncé released her latest album, Cowboy Carter, to rave reviews. A lush and eclectic celebration of all things country music, Cowboy Carter features several collaborations with some of the genre’s most iconic stars including Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. Liberace was a great fan and casual friend of Parton’s who spoke Continue reading
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Liberace Featured in Dita Von Teese’s A Jubilant Revue (2024)
Earlier this month, I got the chance to see Dita Von Teese’s fabulous new show, A Jubilant Revue, at the Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas. I’ve been a big fan of Dita’s for years, and while I was completely expecting to be wowed by her show, I wasn’t expecting to see her dedicate an entire Continue reading
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Moirs Pot Of Gold Promotional Tie-Ins (Fall 1975)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 In 1975, Liberace appeared in a series of luck-themed promotional tie-ins for the popular Canadian chocolate company Moirs. My favorite of these tie-ins features Liberace in his iconic Jim Lapidus-designed piano suit offering fans a free copy of his single, “The Way We Were”, with select purchases of Moirs’ Pot Continue reading
Beyond The Candelabra 