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The JACK Quartet in T-Shirts

Goth and Disney...Is it True?!

T-Shirt and Leather?

Monday 29th of June 2009 07:52:16 PM

It is impossible to let the week go by without mentioning the iconic Michael Jackson. As investigators look into his death, the fashion world remembers his influence on styles over the years. Though the singer never really seemed to be trying to be a fashion trend-setter, he managed to have an impact as he simply followed his own personal style. From sequined black t-shirts to the famous “Beat It” motorcycle jacket, Mr. Jackson always seemed to have new ideas and new ways to wear the ordinary apparel.

It was his ability to wear even “nerdy” clothing with flair that often caught people’s attention. For example, during a time when white ankle socks were only worn by joggers, he turned them from nerdy to cool. White socks were back from the 1950s but they would never be looked at the same way.

The list of clothing that Mr. Jackson wore that become cultural symbols is long. There are the just-mentioned socks, the fedora, the military style jackets, jackets with offsetting trim designs and broad shoulders, black loafers, aviator sunglasses and the famous glove worn first in 1983. But what was really unusual about his iconic clothing was the fact the v-necked white t-shirts he often worn were unadorned and not the kind of clothing you expect to see on a superstar, but they were his frequent choice of apparel for both on and off the stage.

The Jackson style has influenced designers around the world over the years, but even recently his imprint could be seen on the catwalk. For example, Balmain used a military jacket in his spring 2009 collection that was reminiscent of the one worn by Jackson. That jacket showed up on the shoulders of Beyoncé Knowles and Rihanna.

Michael Jackson will be missed by fans but also by the fashion world. His flair for wearing both flashy and simple clothing is what caught the eyes of designers. He was unique and so was his clothing, and it has all been silenced now.

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