December 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 18th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2012
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. 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. One of the most famous stage costumes ever worn by the Entertainer of the Century. With provenance from Julien's Auctions.
Stage Costume Worn by Michael Jackson at the 1986 American Music Awards -- Worn During the Performance of ''We Are The World'' -- With His Makeup Still on the Collar of the Shirt
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