Michael Jackson: His best fashion looks and style in 10 photos

Michael Jackson : His unique style in 10 photos

Grégoire Provost

26 Jun 2014

mis à jour le 4 May 2019 à 09:16

On 25 June 2009, Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 at his home in Los Angeles. Five years after this unexpected loss,we look back at his most memorable looks.

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The leather...
Here in 1981, the singer wore these bold leather pants on the set of the video for "Billie Jean." It will become his trademark onwards...© Michael Adebari/LFI/ABACA. 42095-2. USA, 1981.
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The immaculate
Here in 1995 on TV in Germany - his hair and shirt flying in the wind.Photo: Achim Scheidemann /DPA/ABACAPRESS.COM
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The gold
In 2002, the King of Pop takes some serious responsibilities as he ropens the Democratic National Convention of 2002, with these amazing golden genoullières.
© Nicolas Khayat/ABACA
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The classic with a twist
In 2005, the King of Pop is still king of style. He adds a touch of whimsy to the room with the three piece suit including a red vest adorned with a golden pattern.Photo by Ramey Agency/ABACA.
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The hippie style
In 1975 the young Michael Jackson was still part of the Jackson Five. He totally embraces the hippie / Indian style which was raging at the time.
Photo by Anwar Hussein/PA Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM
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The leotard
Germany, 1992. Who else would dare wear a leotard on stage?
Photo by Mousse/ABACAPRESS.COM
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Space inspiration
1996 in Prague, Michael Jackson gave us some space-inspired new age style.Photo by Tomas Turek/CTK/ABACAPRESS.COM
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The SM style
The singer, performing in Japan in 1987, took everyone by surprise wth this intriguing outfit...Photo: AFP/DPA/ABACAPRESS.COM
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The armour
Here with his producer Tarak Ben Aumar, behind the scenes of his "HIStory" tour in Munich in 1997 - MJ wears an armour suited to reign the Round Table.
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The iconic red jacket
Michael Jackson and the famous red leather jacket in Thriller music video (1982). Photo Credit: DR

It has already been five years since the King of Pop is gone... and while the dubious post-mortem business has not been settled yet, we decided to celebrate pop's most iconic star in ten pictures.

Apart from his music, his career was also filled by colourful costumes (and materials), of which we have compiled our favourites. Take a look and get inspired by MJ...

Grégoire PROVOST

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