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Superstar musician Elton John is known for his flamboyant and extravagant stage costumes, especially those he wore during the early 1970s, when he collaborated with various designers to create iconic looks that reflected his unique style. A standout ensemble from 1971 is a beaded neon-satin patchwork tailcoat and trousers, possibly designed by Annet Murray (wife of his bandmate, Dee Murray).  John can be seen  in his dressing room wearing the jacket in a photograph (below) taken by Terry O’Neill.
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