Stephan bouwer biography of michael jackson

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The glittery glove, military jacket and aviators were all a part of his otherworldly, larger-than-life persona. His over-the-top style quickly made him into a fashion icon.

No other man could make thick white socks and loafers look as cool. The extravagant take on formal menswear became Michael’s signature. Though singers like Ne-Yo mimic MJ’s style, no one can pull it off with as much finesse as he did.

Before pop stars of today donned metal bodysuits, MJ’s metallic, robotic moment was a foray into the future of fashion. Michael Jackson was truly ahead of his time.

Details like the one-gloved hand and studded pants add an edgy appeal to his glamorous sequined jackets. Now, the glove—sometimes, glittery, sometimes, white—is an enduring phenomenon 

copied by celebs to this day.

The same pop stars that mimic Michael Jackson’s captivating

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