Michael Jackson Style

Exploring the Stylistic Influence of the King of Pop

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Destiny Tour, 1979. Happy Birthday, MJ!

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And also, this ad from Target.

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The J5 are in style for back-to-school. Check out this Macy's commercial.

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'Cher'show, 1975. Wearing tuxedo designed by Ruthie West.

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Destiny Tour Second Leg. Wearing Bill Whitten crystal-studded outfit, also seen in the 'Rock With You' video (1979)

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Crazy wonderful outfits designed by Boyd Clopton (1972)

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Itty bitty little 'Beat It' jacket, made by Mattel for Ken doll, circa 1985

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As seen on TV. Copycat ‘Beat It’ jackets, from ‘The Wedding Singer’ (1998) and ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ (1984).

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Michael's 'Bad' persona was inspired by Mötley Crüe. (1987)

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November 1977. Promoting 'The Wiz' in Seventeen magazine, with little sister Janet.

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'Ed Sullivan Show', 1970. In the early years, Berry Gordy styled Michael Jackson to look like a mini Jimi Hendrix.

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Michael Jackson Thriller. By artist Q7D2.

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We Are the World, 1985. Embroidered jacket and sketch, designed by Ted Shell.

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Circa 1985. Original branded Michael Jackson mirrored aviators.

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The Wiz 1978. Costume sketch by designer Tony Walton.

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Shamon!

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Moves like Astaire. Smooth Criminal (1987) vs. The Bandwagon (1953)