A red coat worn by the iconic Michael Jackson

A detailed letter of provenance and authenticity will be included from the owner who met Michael

This is the original jacket considered to have launched the Michael Jackson Regal & Military look

Additional provenance: In 1983 this coat was purchased by the original owner at an exclusive men's boutique shop in Newport, RI. He was a model for print, film and television in the 1980's and had just returned from Milano, Italy in September 1983. Him along with his friend Jacque Begin went to a Montreal fashion store that had new fashion trends from Italy which were not yet in America. At this store they had ran into Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, along with a bodyguard. Michael then approached the owner and asked to try on his coat. After trying the coat on Michael approached a mirror and loved the look of the coat on him. He then stated - "Where did you get this from? This is what I've been searching for! This is the look I want" - "Even the inside it looks royal and military at the same time". After this had occurred Michael had it measured to get an exact size, while Jacque was talking with Jermaine who invited them both to the next show.

Very good condition overall, with no damage noticed.