Born in 1958 in a small town, who would have known that this kid will be known as the king of pop? And that too, with an amazing fashion sense and dancing skills. Yes, you have guessed it right! We are talking about Michael Jackson, the King of Pop Music. In a world where a new king is born each day, it gets hard to keep track of everyone, but Jackson is something else; he was born with a gifted voice and skills.
However, he started his journey with a family band, but soon he realized that this wasn’t what he would want to do for the rest of his life. So he started his struggle to create an identity of his own because he knew he was more than that. It did not take him long to find his way into the music industry. That’s when things changed, and people started recognizing him as a singer and a fashion icon.
Jackson’s most incredible outfits!
The following article will unfold some of the most iconic Michael Jackson outfits in history. Therefore, this will be a fun read for his fans, and even if you aren’t a fan, you can still read the whole thing. You may ask, why… well, to get some inspiration, no? Hence we should talk about that, shall we?
Sparkling separates
Let’s start with sparkling separates since everything will be glittery by the end of this article. So this one comes from Michael Jackson’s hit, I wanna rock with You. The album did pretty well globally and every single person loved it at that time. It managed to be at the top of the charts for a long time. The song wasn’t the only reason this album became popular; his costume also deserves half credit. Jackson managed to sync these sparkling separates with the album. So the costume consisted of a two-piece along with the boots and belt. To this day, this is considered to be one of his most ravishing outfits.
The thriller costume
Next on the list is Michael Jackson’s sixth studio costume, famously known as “Thriller”. The album was released in 1982 in November, and in a week, millions of copies of this album were sold out. You might have seen this costume often because it’s copied by many during his life and even after he left the world. The original costume is red with the detailing of black stripes, especially on the jacket. Jackson styled this costume with black loafers, becoming a quiet fashion statement for many fans like us. The interesting thing about this costume and album is that it was at this moment that he became the actual king of pop. The original costume remained worth 1.8 million at that time. It might get auctioned after his demise but people still use the inspired costumes widely for Halloween.
Psychedelic prints
Moving forward to psychedelic prints, this costume became famous when Jackson was just thirteen years old. And even at this very young age, he was doing pretty well. He was creating music, singing in his family band, and whatnot. He had his on stage wardrobe as well as hands full of hits. It was one of the most distinctive Michael Jackson Costumes. This missoni style shirt has mixed print, and the 13 years old star paired it with kaleidoscopic green-on-green bell bottoms.
Whether you would agree with us or not, this fame was much to handle for a kid his age. In an interview, Michael recalled his early years of success and said his childhood was far different than a normal typical kid due to all this media pressure and fame.
Smooth Criminal
Even a criminal might not be as smooth as Jackson’s costume in his famous hit “Smooth Criminal”. This king of pop gave us back-to-back hits and showed that he was also enjoying the attention. That is why he always used to come up with an eccentric appearance. The song was released in October 1988, and it became his signature song. This outfit included a white tuxedo, a tie, and a white fedora hat.
Moreover, he paired it with a blue tee and oxford lean shoes. Since the day he appeared in this outfit, people have gone crazy. Yes, his fans were not only crazy for his songs but for his appearance and dress as well.
Jam Golden Belt Costume
Always remember that whenever a person or a crew talks about Michael’s outfits, they mustn’t forget to include the golden belt costume. Why? Well, half the planet recognizes him due to this iconic costume. Although, we have limited knowledge of many of his costumes. This plain black Michael Jackson Jacket was styled with a golden belt on the front and a golden stripe on the band. The pop star paired it with a white gauntlet and black loafers. Simple but sensational.
The white sequined glove
The last outfit we are about to unfold is more of an accessory than a whole dress — although you can get the whole thing in one. This outfit was a combination of Jackson’s every favorite style and trend. The singer wore this dress in 1984 while performing in Dodger’s stadium in LA. If you got to see this costume live, you would’ve known that pretty much everything was going on in just one jacket. Be it plentiful glitters or a military-style jacket he loved to wear often. Besides this, the limelight was stolen by a white sequined glove which will remain one of our favorites in this list for eternity!
Takeaway
We assume that modern-day fashion is everything but classic, and yes, you have the right to disagree especially if you aren’t a millennial. But being a critic, we think that the fashion statements we have today will be quite hard to remember in the upcoming years. On the other hand, if we compare today’s fashion fairly and the past, well, you better know where it stands on the charts.