Liberace's extravagant style is as famous as his music, and his looks will be on full display in Stephen Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra" when the film premieres on HBO May 26.<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarquee.blogs.cnn.com%2F2013%2F04%2F08%2Ftrailer-park-behind-the-candelabra%2F%3Firef%3Dallsearch" target="_blank"> A sneak peek has shown</a> star Michael Douglas as Liberace in an elaborate fur and Matt Damon as his lover Scott Thorson in the snazziest chauffeur suit possible. But Liberace's eye-catching costumes, like this purple and silver cape with rare empress Chincilla fur, are also described in detail <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLiberace-Extravaganza-Connie-Furr-Soloman%2Fdp%2F0062202553" target="_blank" target="_blank">in the new book, "Liberace Extravaganza!" </a>Here is a selection of some of its images:
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
Liberace's extravagant style is as famous as his music, and his looks will be on full display in Stephen Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra" when the film premieres on HBO May 26. A sneak peek has shown star Michael Douglas as Liberace in an elaborate fur and Matt Damon as his lover Scott Thorson in the snazziest chauffeur suit possible. But Liberace's eye-catching costumes, like this purple and silver cape with rare empress Chincilla fur, are also described in detail in the new book, "Liberace Extravaganza!" Here is a selection of some of its images:
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The 150-page tome offers more than 260 full-color photos of his items, like these red boots with fur.
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
The 150-page tome offers more than 260 full-color photos of his items, like these red boots with fur.
courtesy Connie Furr Soloman and Jan Jewett
"Liberace Extravaganza!" was authorized by the Liberace Foundation and written by costume designers Connie Furr Soloman and Jan Jewett.
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
"Liberace Extravaganza!" was authorized by the Liberace Foundation and written by costume designers Connie Furr Soloman and Jan Jewett.
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A white bow tie with silver detail is the type of accessory that became a Liberace signature.
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
A white bow tie with silver detail is the type of accessory that became a Liberace signature.
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Liberace focused on the details from head to toe, such as with these yellow shoes.
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Liberace focused on the details from head to toe, such as with these yellow shoes.
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Flamboyant outfits like this Neptune Outfit were what audiences had come to expect from the talented musician.
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Flamboyant outfits like this Neptune Outfit were what audiences had come to expect from the talented musician.
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Liberace attends a fitting with Anna Nateece at her salon.
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Liberace attends a fitting with Anna Nateece at her salon.
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This bow tie had the addition of fringe to add to its decadence.
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
This bow tie had the addition of fringe to add to its decadence.
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This lush outfit is described as his Christmas cape.
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
This lush outfit is described as his Christmas cape.
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There would be no missing this pair of black flame boots.
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
There would be no missing this pair of black flame boots.
courtesy Connie Furr Soloman and Jan Jewett
Another glittering bow tie from the star's collection, this time in gold
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
Another glittering bow tie from the star's collection, this time in gold
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Liberace's "flame" costume
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
Liberace's "flame" costume
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Here, Liberace is seen with Michael Travis and Primo.
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
Here, Liberace is seen with Michael Travis and Primo.
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A pair of white boots
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
A pair of white boots
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A black upside-down monkey fur cape
One of a kind: What Liberace wore —
A black upside-down monkey fur cape
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A look at one of Liberace's dazzling bow ties proves he was never one to shy away from something bright.
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
A look at one of Liberace's dazzling bow ties proves he was never one to shy away from something bright.
courtesy Connie Furr Soloman and Jan Jewett
Liberace's purple and pink Phoenix costume
'One of a kind': What Liberace wore —
Liberace's purple and pink Phoenix costume
courtesy Connie Furr Soloman and Jan Jewett