Let’s start by saying by he is undoubtedly one of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. His look was certainly unique – few will be able to pull off his signature look of half-mast trousers, Sebago penny loafers and Swarovski cystal encrusted white sports socks.
But it took an issue of L’UOMO VOGUE (Men’s Italian Vogue) to get Michael Jackson to fully embrace high-fashion, with The King of Pop looking incredibly dapper in a combination of looks by the likes of Roberto Cavalli and Balenciaga. He obviously took to the Balenciaga label, years later wearing their massive shoulder-padded jacket throughout the rehearsals of his ill-fated ‘THIS IS IT’ tour.
Michael Jackson - L'UOMO VOGUE. Looking regal as The King of Pop should.
Michael Jackson - L'UOMO VOGUE. As only MJ can do it.
In an age of ‘music’ when singers don’t actually need to sing because the auto-tuner does and rappers no longer rap but merely advertise the highest bidding brand, we long for a return to the majesty and artistry, both musically and stylistically as to that of Michael Jackson.
R.I.P. Michael Jackson, King of Pop and Style Icon.
Michael Jackson appeared in the October 2007 edition of L’UOMO VOGUE.
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