AboutMiquel Sala Expertise I`m an Elton John fan since 1983 for "I guess that`s why they call it the
blues", my favourite song. I can answer questions about song histories and
lyrics, Elton John life, concerts and benefit shows, TV appearances, chart
lists throughout the world, ... and whatever you need to know about, I can investigate for you
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Question Hi - I am really keen to know the history behind Eltons La Medusa jacket that he wears in the concert he did in the Royal Opera House in London with the Royal Academy of Music. I am a huge fan of his songs but want to know more about him personally.
Cheers
Mel
New Zealand
Answer Hello Mel,
This is Miquel from Barcelona, Spain. Thank you very much for your question and nice to meet you. First of all, until this evening I couldn’t see your question so, excuse me the silence. Thanks for your understanding. I really hope this can help you.
Elton was wearing a black Versace suit in 1999-2000 Solo Tour, solid black with rhinestone-edged lapels and the Versace-medusa symbol on the back of his jacket.
Sir Elton is also parting with his much loved silver Versace sports jacket with Medusa logo and his cream flower embossed Comme des Garcons suit.
Gianni Versace was regarded as the designer of choice by entertainers and professionals alike, who were attracted to his classics with an edge. He was full-bodied, flamboyant, and extravagant. He was the unopposed King of Glamour who built a $ l billion fashion empire. Gianni Versace was born on December2, 1946. His father Antonio was an appliance salesman and had a tailoring store in Reggio Calbria. As a young boy, he learned to design and make his own clothes. Several of his designs were sold at the family store. At the age of nine, he designed his first dress, an off the shoulder velvet gown. He worked for his mother until he was 25. 1972 He moved to Milan and worked for a short time with Florentine Flowers, then with De Parisini of Santa Margherita. He designed some "instant" summer wear, which flew off the racks. 1973 He worked with Callaghan (Novara), Genny (Ancona), with Alma and also conceived and designed a line of his own called Complice. 1978 Versace opened his first shop on the via Spiga in Milan and presented his first signature collection as well as his first menswear collection. He used as his Logo, the head of MEDUSA the woman from ancient Greek legend, who had snakes instead of hair.
The late 1990s were a time of personal tragedy for Elton, with the loss of his good friends, fashion designer Gianni Versace, and Diana, Princess of Wales. In honour of his murdered friend, he bean to wear Versace's Medusa logo on his back.
