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Bernard Lansky, clothier to Elvis, dies aged 85
Written by admin on November 15, 2012 – 8:43 pm -Bernard Lansky, joint-founder of the Memphis-based Lansky Brothers clothiers, died this morning aged 85.
Bernard and Guy Lansky opened Lansky Brothers at 126 Beale St. in 1946, at first dealing in army surplus, but soon moving on to more sharp clothing that appealed to the entertainment community, including the likes of Duke Ellington and Billy Eckstine. Before long, the cool threads attracted the attention of a flashy teenager called Elvis Presley, who would go on to become one of their best customers, and make the company world famous.
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