Running until 4 November, the exhibition will feature items from the private collection of Michael Jackson’s costume designers, Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins.
Highlights include the infamous right-handed crystal covered glove, the complete Scream video outfit, a suit from the 1987 Smooth Criminal video and the 30th Anniversary of Madison Square Gardens Show’s illuminated helmet.
Die-hard fans will also recognise a host of outfits worn to various awards ceremonies, music videos and at live performances. Some of the outfits have not been seen since they were worn on stage or screen.The exhibition will be located in The Getty Gallery on The Street. Westfield Stratford City joins a list of prestigious venues to have held the collection, including Dublin’s The Museum of Style and Icons, and Santiago’s The Museo de la Moda, and is the only place in the UK that will host the exhibition.
Myf Ryan, general manager of marketing at Westfield Stratford City, said: "It is an honour to be the exclusive UK hosts for such a unique exhibition. In our first year, Westfield Stratford City attracted 47 million shoppers and we are increasingly becoming the destination of choice for exclusive events. We look forward to welcoming visitors and fans to get up close and personal with music and fashion history."
The fashion exhibit will continue touring for the rest of the year, culminating in an exclusive auction of the items in Beverly Hills on 2 December. The next stop is the Tokyo Sky Tree Soramachi in Japan. Comment below and let us know what you think.
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