With the sudden passing of music icon Michael Jackson, the media has inundated us with not only gossip about his death but his fashion legacy.
Remember his red jacket with the zippers? It was everywhere in the mid 1980′s. I convinced my mom to get my little brother (who was a preschooler at the time) one because it was just so cute to see it on a little guy. I don’t think my brother remembers it now; he probably didn’t realize it at the time what it was!
Well, that’s my story about Michael Jackson’s zipper jacket. Almost everyone I meet has some sort of story to tell about that jacket. We invite you to share your story if you do.
So did Michael Jackson have a big impact on fashion? To refresh your memory, here’s an audio slide show from thestar.com showing some of his outfits from his career: http://www.thestar.com/generic/article/657853
Also, our poll below asks who you think had the biggest fashion impact in the 1980′s. We would love your input!
-fashion_mom
fashion_mom has been interested in fashion from a young age. When she’s not dealing with the challenges of raising her young children she works for OnlineFashionCourses.com.
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August 28th, 2009 at 4:47 am
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