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�Fit for a King"
The Story of B&K Enterprises
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is to be the first DVD -
Release in August 2007 & broadcasted on television
2008, to document the extraordinary story of B&K
Enterprises one of the most unique costume shops of
its kind in the world. Butch & Kim Polston have a
passion for detail that lead to a working
relationship with the original fabulous designers,
Bill Belew and Gene Doucette. Together they pay
homage to the King with their faithful recreations.
Belew, the designer who created the head-to-toe
black-leather look for the 1968 TV special that
became known as Presley's "comeback," became a
collaborator whom Presley trusted to execute his
more and more outrageous style ideas in the 1970s.
In 1972 Gene Doucette, started doing the designing
on Elvis costumes for Hollywood costume legend Bill
Belew. Gene designed more than 50 elaborate outfits
worn by the king of rock & Roll. He has also
designed wardrobes for Cher, Bette Midler, Dolly
Parton Diana Ross, Carol Burnette, Tina Turner and
Muhammad Ali.
Featuring rare video footage, archival photographs
of Elvis wearing his amazing outfits, as well as
sketches and other original documentation. �Fit for
a King� showcases the risk-taking style that was
part of Presley's power as a rock 'n' roll icon and
the heartfelt friendships that have evolved from
mutual admiration and respect. Out in August 2007.
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