$56,250
A white parachute silk "magic jumpsuit" with front zip closure and additional Velcro quick-change closures running the length of each arm, leg, and through the front of the torso. The jumpsuit is additionally embellished with silver studs, trapunto stitching, and buckled nylon straps. Interior label reads "Dennis Tompkins & Michael Bush." Together with a black leather studded belt with Velcro closure and interior label reading "Michael Jackson." Jackson wore this jumpsuit and belt during the Australian leg of his 1987-1989 Bad World Tour while performing the song "Working Day And Night." The design of the jumpsuit and the role it played in creating Jackson's disappearing illusion is discussed at length on pages 123-128 of The King of Style by Michael Bush. The jumpsuit is additionally illustrated on pages 124-125. Categories: Michael Jackson
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-12-02
