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MJ's Iconic Outfits Go to Auction
7 Oct
Summary
- Four iconic Michael Jackson items will be auctioned.
- Includes glove from Billie Jean's Motown 25 performance.
- Thriller jacket and shoes are also up for bidding.
Four significant pieces from Michael Jackson's wardrobe are scheduled for auction from December 7 to December 9 at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi. The collection includes the glove Jackson wore when he debuted his iconic "Moonwalk" during the 1983 "Billie Jean" performance at Motown 25. Also available will be the distinctive red and black leather jacket and shoes he wore in the "Thriller" music video, filmed in the same year.
Julien's Auctions will present these historically significant items, which have not been auctioned in almost twenty years. The auction house has a notable history with these pieces, having previously set records for the "Thriller" jacket in 2011 and the "Motown 25" glove in 2009.
These cultural artifacts will be showcased beforehand at Prince Jackson's Heal Los Angeles Foundation's annual "This Is Thriller" event. This special preview will occur at Downtown Los Angeles' historic Palace Theatre, a location significant for its connection to the filming of the "Thriller" music video.
Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles at the age of 50. His death was ruled a homicide due to acute Propofol intoxication. The upcoming auction coincides with renewed interest in Jackson's legacy, following the release of the film "Michael," which features his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portraying the late singer.
