Elvis designer dies at 76

Los Angeles (ANTARA News) - The designer who created some of Elvis
Presley's most famous costumes has died. Bill Belew, who designed many
of Presley's white sequined outfits died at 76 in Palm Springs,
California, after battling diabetes.

In his nearly 50-year career, Belew also designed costumes for other
TV, movie and stage stars ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Gloria
Estefan.

But it's his work with legendary Elvis for which he'll be best remembered.

"Bill Belew changed the face of rock 'n' roll fashion," Presley costume historian Butch Polston told DPA. (*) END

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