Style Icon: Michael Jackson

Yes, since Michael Jackson died, everyone has been saying what an amazing icon he was; and I agree. Though this blog is not original, it is definitely heart-felt and sincere. On the morning of his death, I listened to Thriller as I walked to the train station. Finally settling on a song on my ipod's shuffle setting, I knew the energy transferred through Michael Jackson's music was sure to start the day off right. 

Over and over again through the past couple of years, Michael's influence was everywhere. Though his performances and new releases had faded out of the Billboard spotlight, he remained at the forefront of the music scene. My Art History professor would say of the Italian Renaissance that everyone was "trying to out Michaelangelo Michaelangelo," and the same was true of the new rebirth of pop. Everyone was just trying to out Michael Jackson Michael Jackson. 

One of my first memories of this evidence was when he joined N'Sync on stage at the 2001 MTV Music Video Awards. Then even more so with Justin Timberlake's solo career and specifically the song "Rock Your Body." The dance moves of Chris Brown, and everybody else for that matter. And most recently in Christophe Decarnin's Spring and Fall 2009 Collections for Balmain. Jackson himself approved of the collections, wearing a sparkly, animal print tee from fall ready-to-wear not too long ago. 

I guess my favorite of his looks is the band or military style jacket. Although all of his jackets were tres tres cool.


I am also a fan of the Black & White. A strong person and personality can pull this off with ease.