Michael Jackson: Fashion Flashback
June 26, 2009
With the recent death of Michael Jackson, it seems appropos to look back at his fashion and the ways in which this pop-icon has created a new “royal wardrobe.”
Jackson and the Jackson Five, in the 1970s: Check out the bell bottoms and floral prints– in a few short years, Jackson will have ditched this look for a more “refined” style.
Jackson on the “Off the Wall” album cover: Losing the 70’s florals and bell-botoms, Jackson dresses it up for the cover of “Off the Wall” in 1979.
The red jacket: Jackson’s red leather jacket appeared in the “Beat It,” video which debuted February 14, 1983.
In 1983, Jackson is on the cover of People Magazine (October 17. 1983 edition) wearing the red leather jacket that would soon become an iconic piece.
That same year, Jackson is spotted wearing a red cardigan and dress shirt– a hybrid of the “Off the Wall” look and a spot of color from the “Beat It” video.
1983 also introduced the world to the “Billie Jean” sequined glove.
Thriller: In 1984, Jackson’s mini-movie, “Thriller” premiere, where Jackson again wore a red leather jacket.
Dress shirt and loafers: In 1987, Jackson switched up his look, adding a dress shirt and undershirt, shortened pants, and stand-out socks, much like this snapshot of Jackson from a performance of “Bad” and “The Way you Make Me Feel” in 1988.
Royal wardrobe: Around 1989 Jackson introduce a new look– one mixed with tassels and a military flare.
1991: The return of the dress shirt and slacks, with the occasional addition of a fedora.
1992: Jackson in “Remember the Time”
1995: Scream, with sister Janet Jackson
In the subsequent years, celebrities and the media alike have replicated Jackson’s look, and, shared the stage with him, proving that Jackson’s influence has spanned time.
Jackson & Britney Spears
Rihanna in a Jackson inspired look
Beyonce
So here’s to Michael Jackson and his legacy of music and fashion.
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