October 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, October 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2015
Onstage performance suit Michael Jackson wore to the 1986 American Music Awards, where he joined an all-star ensemble in performing ''We Are The World'', the multi-platinum song he co-wrote with Lionel Richie for famine relief in Africa. Four-piece suit includes pants, jacket, metallic belt with diagonal chest strap, and shirt. Black and gold suit was custom made for Jackson by classic Hollywood costume house Western Costume. Military-inspired jacket features gold color hardware. Pants have a gold cord stripe down the sides and a Western Costume label sewn in, stating they are a size 28 and with Michael Jackson's name typed, along with ''2803-2''. Gold cord belt has a leather lining and features additional gold-color metal hardware as well as an adjustable over-the-shoulder strap. Shirt is by Fabio Inghirami. Save for Michael's makeup around the collar of the shirt, ensemble is near fine. Originally sold as lot 427 in Julien's 9 October 2010 auction.
Stage Costume Worn by Michael Jackson at the 1986 American Music Awards Worn During the Performance of ''We Are The World'' -- With Julien's Provenance
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