Michael Jackson’s Most Coveted 'Thriller' Look is Leaving His Legacy Collection
The sale includes the Thriller jacket, Motown 25 glove and shoes, with some pieces not seen at auction in nearly two decades, Julien's Auctions said.
- Julien's Auctions announced 'The Fashion Legacy Auction' on October 7, scheduled for December 7 through December 9 at Rosewood Abu Dhabi. The sale brings together iconic memorabilia from two major moments in Michael Jackson's career.
- Collectors have not seen the four pieces at auction in nearly two decades, according to Martin Nolan, Julien's Auctions co-founder. The auction house previously set world records with the Thriller jacket in 2011 and the Motown 25 glove in 2009.
- The sale features the red-and-black leather Thriller jacket, the rhinestone-covered Motown 25 glove Jackson wore during his moonwalk debut, and loafers from his 'Billie Jean' performance. Black shoes from the Thriller video are also included.
- Before the December sale, Prince Jackson's Heal Los Angeles Foundation will display the memorabilia during its annual 'This Is Thriller' event. The Palace Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles will host the display, which also served as a Thriller music video filming location.
- These historic items represent the most coveted fashion pieces from Jackson's career, defining the pop culture landscape for generations. The collection offers fans a rare opportunity to acquire artifacts that have remained off the market for nearly two decades.
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Michael Jackson's Iconic 'Thriller' Look Is Going Up for Auction as His Daughter Paris Jackson Continues Court Battle Over His Estate
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video features some of his most iconic looks. His candy-apple red leather jacket featured padded shoulders and striking black V-stripes that […] Michael Jackson’s Iconic ‘Thriller’ Look Is Going Up for Auction as His Daughter Paris Jackson Continues Court Battle Over His Estate
The iconic leather jacket, which Michael Jackson wore in his famous "thriller" video in 1983, comes under the hammer. The auction house expects a record sum.
Hope for added value: In 2011, the red leather jacket, which Michael Jackson wore in the »Thriller« video, was auctioned for 1.8 million dollars. For an auction in December, its estimated value is now much higher.
The leather jacket, which Michael Jackson wore in his famous "Thriller" video in 1983, comes under the hammer. A record price is expected at the auction in Abu Dhabi in December.
She could bring in ten million dollars: at an auction in Abu Dabhi, one of Michael Jackson's most famous clothing items comes under the hammer. Michael Jackson's fashion heritage comes under the hammer: more than 100 clothes and accessories from his career are now being auctioned. The auction "Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy" is scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 December in Abu Dhabi. Among the pieces offered are the rhinestone glove, whic…
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