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M
ichael Jackson, the King of Pop
and one of the most successful
artists of all time, was famously
known for his inspiring music
as well as his iconic fashion sense. ‘The King
of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson’ written by
costume designer Michael Bush is the first
art-driven book about the striking costumes,
apparel, shoes and accessories worn by
Michael Jackson at the height of his career.
The book takes us behind the curtain to
reveal lavish and never published before
pictures depicting wonderful private moments
of creative collaboration.
In his foreword, Michael Jackson’s former
attorney and current executor of the Michael
Jackson Estate, John Branca, fondly reflects
on his relationship with Michael, “One of
the most indelible impressions I have from
my time working with Michael Jackson is
the abounding creative energy he brought
to every moment of his life. Michael never
stopped recording melodies and beats, jotting
down potential lyrics and writing notes
and plans for foundations, theme parks,
stores, and every other manner of business
venture imaginable.” In praising Michael
Bush and Dennis Tompkins for
their iconic work with
the singer, he adds,
“Their unparalleled
skill and vision
formed the bedrock
of a personal
and professional
relationship with
Michael
that
endured over the
course of their twenty-
four years of working
together.”
Singer Celine Dion once
said, “Michael didn’t follow
fashion, fashion followed
Michael.” The truth in
this statement is revealed
in Michael Bush’s
commentary;
from
having to think outside
of the box, to dealing
with rejected ideas
or the seemingly
impossible task of
bringing
Michael
Jackson’s vision to
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