How Did Elvis Presley's Impact On American Society

The King of Rock and Roll, also known as Elvis Presley was a cultural icon during the 50s. Presley from a young age always secured an interest in music and art and grew up to become one of the most remembered musical artists in history. Elvis Presley was a trailblazer, most known for his flamboyant, tight fitting outfits and slicked hair that paved the way and inspired American artists today. From his distinctive watch collection to his sequin bodysuits, Presley redefined fashion for young men and represented a cultural shift in the 50s. Despite criticism from some quarters, Elvis remained true to himself and his sense of individuality, inspiring countless young men to do the same. Elvis Prelseys fashion significantly altered American society in the 50s, due to his

For example, according to author Elizabeth Doerr, Elvis wore watches as a fashion statement rather than wearing them to tell the actual time. He was so successful in his career he could hire people to tell the time for him, but he wore watches because they reflected his style. (Doerr). He used watches as an outlet for expressing his fashion style, because he didn't actually need to look at the time. One of his most prized watches was a Hamilton Ventura watch, which was gifted to him. This watch became known as Elvis's signature, as he bought and gave many away. The Hamilton Ventura watch is unique because of its untraditional shape. Unlike a circular clock, the watch has a triangular face and was the world's first electric watch. (Doerr).Because he was so influenced by this watch, he showed more people how much he loved the Ventura watch by gifting them away, revealing his giving personality. Presley also wore a Longines watch and spoke to the media during an interview on a train. (Doerr). Elvis was already making money and extremely successful, which proves that these watches were meant to add to his style and not to tell the