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Elvis Presley Lucky Six Gift Cologne Box from Liz Claiborne

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Elvis Presley Lucky Six Gift Cologne Box from Liz Claiborne
The Elvis Lucky Six Gift Cologne Box from Liz Claiborne is a limited edition fragrance set launched in 1977, specifically designed to commemorate the iconic singer, Elvis Presley. This description of the story behind this fragrance is also included with the cologne on a printed piece of paper.
Lucky six cologne is only one of many fragrances that were brought to life by Liz Claiborne, who started her career as a fashion designer and went on to include perfume for men and women plus shoes and many other fashion accessories. In 1976 she formed her own company. Liz Claiborne, Inc.
In 1977, a new fragrance hit the market that was for men and women. Lucky Six was a mixture of neroli, hydroponic plum, and sandalwood. It was one of the first fragrances that she thought was the smell of a strong man. Since she loved Elvis, she sent him a large bottle to try in early 1977. She knew that Elvis was known for his love of Brute, but she decided to send the bottle to him with her love. Elvis was at that time in deep turmoil and was trying to fight many obstacles he was facing, so he decided to try Lucky Six. He loved it and many said it became his favorite cologne to wear. He agreed with Liz that it smelled like a strong man, and he was trying to become a strong man again so he loved it. He called her on the phone and told her he loved the new aroma and wanted to buy a case of it, but she said no way, I will send you a case now and a case for life if you want it. Of course, Elvis died in August 1977, and everyone felt the loss. To this day the cologne is said to hold the special presence of Elvis when you smell it.

This auction lot comes from the private collection of the King Museums, which were long enjoyed by the public in installations across America, Canada, Europe and Japan. Most of the collectibles in those museums came from Elvis Presley's entourage and his top managers and production assistants.