Jackson's Most Memorable Looks

The Jacket

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:28:32 GMT

Michael wears one of his many red leather jackets while filming a music video in downtown L.A., 1987.

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Michael at his home in Encino, Calif. — dig that crazy fro, man! 1972

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Jackson’s trademark aviators, seen while leaving LAX, 1986.

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MJ was always drawn to sparkling outfits, as seen here at a 1974 Grammy Awards Party.

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Jackson began wearing fancy army jackets with armbands and epaulets — as seen here with Brooke Shields at the 1988 AMAs.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:40:46 GMT

Michael and his signature single white glove — at the opening of a housing facility in Culver City, 1987.

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MJ arrived to the 1989 American Music Awards in a bright red shirt and black coat — and some fashionable jewelry.

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Jackson and sister Janet go casual to rehearsals for the Rock Music Awards at the Palladium, 1973.

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Michael arrived to the 1976 Academy Awards in a velvety blue suit with a glittering bow tie.

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Jackson wore this wild vest to an after party at Chasen’s, following a 1975 concert.

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The suited pop star waves to paparzzi while leaving Santa Barbara County Courthouse, February 2005.

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Jackson shines as the Artist of the Century Award recipient at the 29th Annual AMAs, January 2002.

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MJ wore gauzy white at a 30th anniversary in show biz tribute in NYC, 2001.

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Jackson’s trademark sequined white glove, and armband, September 2001.

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The icon in metallic gold and silver during his 1997 concert tour.