Viva Las Vegas 60th Anniversary-Vintage Fashion Parade for the week of April 1st

Viva Las Vegas 60th Anniversary

The year was 1964. A 28 year-old Elvis Presley had already cranked-out more than a dozen fairly forgettable films, but then came Viva Las Vegas! Paired with 22 year-old rising star Ann-Margret, their on screen (and off-screen!) chemistry was incendiary, translating into box office gold! Shot in saturated, eye-popping Metrocolor, it featured a winning combination - catchy tunes, a glimpse of a glamorous, glittering early 1960s Las Vegas replete with showgirls from the Folies Bergere, and most significantly, two sensual, charismatic lead actors. Despite a razor-thin plot, Viva Las Vegas went on to become Elvis' most commercially successful film. Basically, a rock 'n' roll musical with car racing thrown in, the story follows the competition between two race car drivers who also compete for the same girl. Wanna place a wager on who wins?? No need to gamble! Brightly colored wiggle dresses, form-fitting maillots, knit tops paired with tights and kitten heels or stilettos, men's narrow shawl collared sharkskin suits, flat front trousers and skinny ties are all sure things!

 

'Fun capitol of the world' lol.

Visited it once and couldn't get out fast enough.

Great vintage poster though, thanks for posting.

 

Viva Las Vegas inspired pieces from Poshthreads:


Barbara Lee Italian Mohair Shiny Mirror Disc Sweater Tank Top


60s Aristocraft Pink Nylon Chiffon Frilly Lace Babydoll Chemise


Y2K Roberto Cavalli Black Velvet Pintucked Cigarette Pants Dress Slacks


1960s Coronia Metallic Silver Black Shimmery Knit Pullover Vest Top


Vintage 60s Parade New York Black Hourglass Satin Waist Pleats Wiggle Dress

 

50s Turquoise wool wiggle

 

1960s Shimmery Sequined & Beaded Knit Shell, Small


1960s Evan-Picone Velveteen Cigarette Pants, 29" Waist


1960s Leather & Metallic Kitten Heel Sandals, Size 8 US


From Ranch Queen Vintage Sold Archives...

1960s Bespoke Sharkskin Sport Coat


1960s Bespoke Sharkskin Suit

 

VINTAGE 60s Day-Glo Orange Short Sleeve Knit Wool Sweater


VINTAGE 50s Lilli Diamond Nude Illusion Chiffon Wiggle


VINTAGE 60s DayGlo Pink Short Sleeve Italian Knit Sweater


VINTAGE 1950s 1960s Red Boucle Knit Wiggle Dress


VINTAGE 90s does 50s Cole of California One Piece Swimsuit

 

From the archives…


1960s Mohair Cropped Top


1950s/ 60s Gold Lurex Brocade High Rise Pants


In the shop…

1950s 60s Ribbon and Crochet Top



Late 1950s to early 1960s Green Sportempo Cropped Pants


1960s Jantzen Ruffle Skirted Swimsuit, S/M

 

To adorn those Kitten Heels, here are a pair of Vintage Beaded Shoe Clips Shimmering Copper Colored Glass Beads 1960s



Vintage 1960s Faux White Leather Beaded Belt


Vintage 1960s Rudi Geinreich Silk Scarf Green/Gold/Rust Modern Print


Vintage 1960s Green Thermoset Plastic Leaves Bracelet and Earrings


Vintage 1960s Hot Pink Georgette Cocktail Party Dress by Joyce for Lazarus Dead Stock NOS

 

Photos are clickable.

1950s genuine Springolator slide shoes with lucite jeweled heels.


1960s two tone purple spike shoes


1950s black and white large size sundress


1950s yellow bowling shirt with the team and owners name.


1950s black skinny necktie, unworn.