After the sad death of Michael Jackson and the inevitable shock and grief, comes the celebration of his life and the huge impact he had on the world. There is no doubt about it Michael Jackson was the king of Pop and will definitely be remembered for his ground breaking songs and videos that changed the face of global music. But there was a lot more to Michael Jackson than just his music. Like most great performers Michael had a style of dressing that was completely unique and much imitated.

Michael Jackson reached an iconic status for his music, performances and style. His clothes were flamboyant and often encrusted with jewels. His sparkling military jacket worn in 2002 was quite possibly the inspiration for the much sought after Balmain Military jacket in the 2009 SS09 collection. Other key looks that he was known for were a single white glove and ankle length trousers worn with white socks and loafers.

Sparkle and glitter was also another key theme for the Balmain spring summer collection. This gold sparkling Balmain top is sure to get you noticed for the right reasons.

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