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18 Ways to Get the Michael Jackson Look

other · 2026-04-24

The Financial Times published a style guide featuring 18 items to emulate Michael Jackson's iconic fashion, as seen in the upcoming 2026 biopic "Michael" starring Jaafar Jackson. The list includes luxury brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Celine, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Schiaparelli, Versace, and Dior, alongside accessories like Ray-Ban sunglasses, Lock & Co Hatters fedora, and Mikia necklace. The article references specific scenes from the film and vintage items like the "You Rock My World" vinyl. The guide was published on April 24, 2026, in FT's weekly newsletter curated by editor Roula Khalaf.

Key facts

  • The article lists 18 fashion items to achieve Michael Jackson's look.
  • The items are inspired by the biopic "Michael" (2026) starring Jaafar Jackson.
  • Brands include Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Celine, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Schiaparelli, Versace, and Dior.
  • Accessories include Ray-Ban sunglasses, Lock & Co Hatters fedora, and Mikia necklace.
  • The article references a vintage 'You Rock My World' vinyl by Michael Jackson.
  • Published on April 24, 2026, in the Financial Times.
  • The newsletter is curated by Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT.
  • The film 'Michael' is directed by Glen Wilson (photographer credited).

Entities

Artists

  • Michael Jackson
  • Jaafar Jackson

Institutions

  • Financial Times
  • Dolce & Gabbana
  • Prada
  • Celine
  • Balenciaga
  • Alexander McQueen
  • Schiaparelli
  • Versace
  • Dior
  • Ray-Ban
  • Lock & Co Hatters
  • Mikia
  • Anna Sui
  • Turnbull & Asser
  • GH Bass
  • Studio Nicholson
  • Undercover
  • Drake's
  • Lionsgate

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