costumes
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Liberace, King Neptune, and the Met Gala

Happy Met Gala day! While dozens of Met Gala attendees have drawn inspiration from Liberace’s colorful and revolutionary costumes over the years, few have paid as direct or committed a tribute as Glee and American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy. In 2019, Murphy attended the camp themed Met Gala in a coral and cream colored Continue reading
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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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Liberace – A Valentine Special (February 3rd, 1979)

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ On February 3rd, 1979 Liberace hosted his first and only Valentine’s Day special on CBS. Liberace – A Valentine Special aired at 10pm EST and featured guest stars Lola Falana and Sandy Duncan as Liberace’s friends and fellow performers. A kitschy celebration of all things Valentine’s, the special was particularly notable Continue reading
