Michael Jackson &Thriller Jacket - Amazon Exclusive Signed Collectible
The Inspiration of Marc Laurent
Los Angeles based premium
leather designer, Marc Laurent, began working with Michael Jackson in
the early 1980's to create a jacket for the "Beat It" video.
Collaborating together at the singer's home, Laurent and Jackson began
thumbing through magazines until Jackson ran across a shark suit and
gloves made of steel chain mail. Inspired by the aesthetic of the shark
armor, Jackson and Laurent chose to embellish the jacket with metal mesh
detailing at the shoulders and multiple diagonal zippers to enhance the
street vibe.
After phenomenal success with the "Beat It" jacket,
Laurent was called on once again by Jackson's studio to create a second
jacket for the upcoming music video "Thriller." The "Thriller" jacket
featured substantial shoulder pads, raglan sleeves, and a V-shaped
piecing with winged shoulder to invoke the vampire-like style desired by
Jackson's costume designer, Deborah Landis. Both jackets are still two
of Michael Jackson's most recognized clothing items.
"Thriller" Jacket Features:
- Authentically patterned after Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" jacket
- Red/black lambskin leather with polyester lining
- Signature winged shoulders
- Trapunto stitched collar
- Double-lined snap front closure
- Adjustable silver-plated buckles at cuff and hem
- Inside pocket
- Lifetime limited edition, only 500 available worldwide
- Registered and certified authentic by
Global Authentics