Michael Jackson's Iconic Thriller Jacket and Rhinestone Glove Headed to Auction

More than 100 historic pieces of clothing and personal accessories spanning Michael Jackson’s legendary career are set to go under the hammer. Auction house Julien's Auctions announced that the landmark collection will be offered to international collectors in a dedicated high-profile sale, providing rare access to some of the most celebrated garments in pop music history.

Among the marquee items featured in the catalog is the iconic red leather jacket worn by Jackson in his groundbreaking 1983 music video for 'Thriller.' Alongside the jacket, the sale features the black loafers from the same production, as well as the famous rhinestone-covered glove Jackson wore during his historic 1983 Motown 25 television performance, where he first debuted his signature moonwalk dance move.

The upcoming event, titled 'Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy,' marks one of the most substantial public auctions of Jackson memorabilia in recent years. Jackson's stage wear and conceptual costumes redefined music video aesthetics throughout the 1980s, creating distinct cultural touchstones that consistently command premium valuations on the global memorabilia market.

The evening auction will take place as a centerpiece of the Julien’s Celebrity & Pop Culture Experience, scheduled to run from December 7 to 9 in Abu Dhabi. Industry experts anticipate intense global bidding from elite collectors and cultural institutions, with top-tier lots projected to command millions of dollars.