Michael Jackson's costume designer on late singer's iconic outfits
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- (6 Aug 2012) 'MICHAEL WOULD SING THE BEAT AND THE CLOTHES HAD TO SHOW YOU THE BEAT'
The zipper-covered "Beat It" jacket. The military-inspired coats with their epaulets, crests and insignias. And, of course, that glittery glove.
Michael Jackson's fashion sense was as singular as his musical style and dance moves. Millions imitated his pegged pants and penny loafers, a fedora cocked just so.
Jackson's longtime costumer Michael Bush reveals the secrets behind the King of Pop's meticulously crafted, regal rock-star look-and an intimate glimpse into the man himself-in a colorful new book, "The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson."
"Michael was very hands-on when it came to working with his costumes," said Bush. "He was very there like on a daily, hourly basis with it. And it was like Michael's concept was I want the fashion designers in the world, the big conglomerates, I want them to copy me. I don't want to wear basically what's out there. I want to push my individuality and being that my music's me, my look should be me. And it was always going out studying to see what's out in the world and Michael's concept was we study what's out there, now we have to top it. What's the next look? Where's it going to go next?"
Jackson's stage costumes were designed to display his dance moves, so Bush and his partner Dennis Tompkins, who died last December, were treated to regular private dance recitals to inform their work.
"Michael would sing the beat and the clothes had to show you the beat," said Bush. "So the clothes had to really extend his, the way he danced, his dance style, so that's why everything was pretty form-fitting because of his locking, popping type style of dancing. If you had these baggy clothes on, like for instance what the rappers are wearing, like Mark would say I'd be in here working my hind end off and you couldn't see anything besides all this fabric. I need you to see the art of the dance. So that's why the clothes were very, very form-fitting."
Bush and Tompkins worked with Jackson until the pop star's death in June 2009. Though they weren't in charge of the costumes for the ill-fated "This Is It" comeback tour, Jackson's longtime costume designers created ensembles for seven songs, including a reprise of his "Billie Jean" outfit with its loafers and spangled socks. There was also a burgundy and gold monogrammed top with a Chinese collar and bell sleeves, and a pair of black bedazzled shin guards.
Bush declined to share any details about Jackson's health or demeanor in his final days. He did say, though, that the King of Pop had always hoped his costumes would be celebrated in books and museums, and Bush is humbled by making that dream a reality. The costumer will exhibit some of Jackson's performance outfits in South America, Europe and Asia before releasing his book on Oct. 30. Many of the costumes will be sold at auction in December, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Recording Academy's MusiCares charity.
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Thank you for designing these legendary outfits for the greatest entertainer and one of the most wonderful human beings in history. There is a reason he believed in you. Respect.
MJ definitely was swag drippin. The dude could literally wear anything.
Michael invented fashion. So classy... simply awesome
Invented? No. Took it to another level? Yes.
@@alienator4684 he invented
@@zminc.8496 How?
Thanks, Michael Bush for dressing THE GREAT ENTERTAINER FOR ALL TIME! I hope all those clothes that you designed for THE KING OF POP will be place in a SAFE MUSEUM IN MEMORY OF HIS LEGACY!💖💖💖
I love his fashion style
Same to so unique and extraordinary
Me tooo plz telle me waht is thé name of his stylish
I have some of his costumes
Michael bush
I am dying to get all of those outfits just look at the way the were made
Louis Harris me too I’m his biggest fan
You can get them at Aliexpress
He had the best clothes on every stage.....
Ohhh thank you 🙏🏻 So beautiful 😍 love Michael style
Bro I wish I can have just one of his jackets ❤️
Great designer and great that the King had faith in this designer. I love military uniforms as well. I wonder if any of the other costumes that he did not sell if he can sell them to the MJ Estate so they can manage this going forward. I believe that people would want to see all of the King's costumes on display together.
Very beautiful, an artist made, an artist used.
This was excellent
Love MJ fashion 😍
Why do we need Gucci, Louis Vuitton, dolce and gabbana, and Tom ford if we can have a wardrobe like Michael Jackson.
He is a genius!👍🏻🤟🏻
So Stylish!
I need this man's to do my outfits anyone know where to contact him
funny how he had wades name on his jacket..the dude that will be betrayng him
True tho
To me it seems creepy to have some young boys name on your "military uniform" like a medal, especially since the boy would later accuse MJ of molesting him.. not "funny".
@@KeizerHedorah There are several other names on there as well women and guy names
@@KeizerHedorah creepy??? He respected hin
He was a king so he dressed like one.
Michael had special outifts when he when to court days. OMG LOL HES SO ICONIC
Rehearsals should of began a whole year before an announcement to give Michael time. Especially more time for production of the show like these costumes
Thank you .I love it.
Thank you so much
I wish if I get all these clothes of michaeljackson
Thanks. I hope to live there all my life. Michael Jackson perfection always in my eyes. Thanks👑💫🎶
He is a legend
Whenever I see a superstar or a rising star wearing studded military jackets in their performance, I forget the performance.
All I can think of is Michael Jackson. I don't know if it's weird but seriously, regardless if it's Beyonce or any other singer, I can only think of MJ.
Those outfits are worth Millions of $ now.
I love jeckson s all dresses and style
From which country you are,how i can contact with you
Q: is there ever going to be a costume, props exhibition somewhere? Perhaps with the new 2023-2024 Biopic coming up?
That would be great!
Thank you so much for video I want ( MJ) dengours costume online please give me price I am waiting for your reply
How can I get thm🤔🤔 wic country are u in
Q: did you sell all Michaels outfits????
Король и его дизайнер
I only know the yellow one for thriller
It’s red
@@miroslavmajoros4020 in history and dangerous
@@MJFan-fv8pm oh that one yeah it’s cool. My apologies
@@miroslavmajoros4020 its ok
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Где перевод?
His chest was 38 inches his waist was 28 inches his hips were 34 inches.
I just wish i could rip wades name off that jacket!
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Imagine a garment living longer than uou
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i am a designer
Me tooo
Military uniforms?... more like MJ loved the Sgt Peppers Uniforms.
You act like the beatles were the first ones to wear military uniforms lmao
@@TH-wl5yuoh yeah toes bro, they were the first human beings ever to wear a military uniform, the term "military uniform" didn't even exist until Paul made it up. Get wit it homie
@@KeizerHedorah wth do you want him to call the outfit its a military style outfit and you can't even spell and you want me to get with it lmao and Paul didn't even make up the term military uniform amd to be real woth you mike wore it better then the beatles sorry to say
@@TH-wl5yu gooogllless yer fren homie, educate yoself the beetles had the dayglo meletairy yooniforms ferst sorry bud face reality.
@@KeizerHedorah your spelling really bothers me
Why, Mr Bush are u still having Wade's on his attire? That guy is a shame & a blemish
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Beatles already presented the military garments style back in 65-66. Jacko loved to pull ideas from the past and pass them off as his own. Charlatan is a suitable tag for MJ.
The beatles weren't the first ones to do that either and everyone pulls inspiration from the past and incorporates it in their style that's what art is for and mj took the military look to another level
Definitely know a hater when they refer to the KING of your faves faves faves as “Jacko.” Those military styles were used in 1700/1800s in western society. Beatles didn’t invent them and Michael wasn’t dressing fashionably for you and me to copy him. It was what he liked and how he wanted to look. He was authentically himself no matter what the world tried to make him out to be.
@@akw8769 And who brought the uniform style attire back into the mainstream? Oh yeah the beatles :)
@@mrpussinboots4252 But so what. It’s obvious michael didn’t need the Beatles to be KING of Pop and all music basically. He was already 25+ years in during his Thriller era when he started wearing the military outfits. He was singing and dancing as a kid prodigy. Give it a break. Don’t cut down the greatest artist dead or alive, black or white.
@@akw8769 Nothing tops the beatles. Most number ones and biggest selling musical act in the history of music in the span of 7 years. Mindblowing. Inform yourself ;)
I wish if I get all these clothes of michaeljackson
Yousaf Ur Rehman me to ❤️
There is a replica clothing site called Michael Jackson celebrity clothing, look it up!
I have 13 different versions of the thriller jacket in different colors. It's very difficult to wear them (odd ball colors) and find matching shoes, shirt, and pants.
One Man On Fire can you make a video on them?
@@TomPlotagon I already have a video version. It was my first one. It's on my profiles