A fashion tribute to Michael Jackson: The King of Pop
Features | Michele Obi | June 26, 2009
Like the rest of the world, I too was shocked and sad to hear the news about the sudden death of Michael Jackson yesterday.
I grew up listening to Michael’s timeless music and words cannot express how much the legend that is Jacko will be missed.
Michael was just as much an icon for the fashion industry as he was for music. If there’s anything we can learn from the King of Pop when it comes to personal style, it is to “be yourself”.
From his elaborate stage costumes to his eccentric day to day outfits, there’s no denying that Jacko had fun with fashion. Here are some of his trademark looks that we’ve come to know and love him for:
1. White socks paired with black shoes (a look only Michael could pull off!)
2. The glove that sparkled…
3. His statement hat
But most of all it was his military inspired jackets that we’ll never forget. Those blinged out jackets single handedly sparked the Balmain movement which has been embraced by fashion forward celebs and fashion editors alike…
omg im so sad i just can’t belive it
I will surely miss Michael Jackson, he is really worthy of the name King of Pop and he is certainly one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Michaels Story
His childhood was forsaken
Fame and fortune was a must
No school or normal pastimes
Into the limelight he was thrust
From those who claimed to love him
To those who loved to hate
They couldn’t see the lost child
Who’s talent would be his fate
He gave us so much pleasure
A star, a real icon
He rearranged the music
A new era had it’s dawn
He changed the path of lyric
Made the world his dancing stage
But in his niaevete
His critics he did enrage
Lost and lonely in his own world
Normality just a wish
He created a place of love
Where pain would be banished
But every act of love and grace
This man-child did bestow
Was tainted by the people
Who would mar his very soul
His life was bared before us
Every move on view to see
The jibes and comments hurt him
Left him broken, no self esteem
They hounded and they cut him
Left him bleeding in the road
Misunderstood and innocent
They added to the load
He faced them with so much courage
A warrior of grit and steel
He played to them and gave them
What they didn’t want to hear
An extravaganza
A new sight to behold
The comeback he so yearned for
So brave and very bold
But God he had a new plan
A place of gentle rest
For this soul He loved so dearly
And wanted just to bless
So as in life, he left us
Softly, didn’t make a sound
Just gently moonwalked from the room
To where angels are around
Then the great big heart stopped beating
Rhythmic feet will dance no more
A unique voice stilled forever
His soul now free to soar
Happiness was elusive
Contentment just a dream
But now the man-child is dancing
In heavens playing fields.
RIP Michael Loved Always, Forgotten Never. Janet South Wales UK
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