A fashion tribute to Michael Jackson: The King of Pop

Features | Michele Obi | June 26, 2009

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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!)

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2. The glove that sparkled…

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3. His statement hat

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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…

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5 Comments

  1. sarah says:

    omg im so sad i just can’t belive it

  2. 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.

  3. Janet says:

    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

  4. names.txt says:

    Good stuff, bookmark +1 ;)

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