This collection of trends are inspired by Thriller by Michael Jackson and pay homage to what would be the late King of Pop's 55th birthday. The Thriller Album was one of the most successful artistic works of all time. The single by the same name was groundbreaking in terms of music videos, storytelling and dance.
Given everything MJ contributed to the dance community, it is only fitting that many of these trends are movement-related. This includes prisoners recreating the iconic moves, hybrid street dances and other organized recreations. Thriller by Michael Jackson also had a profound effect on fashion. This can be seen in the form of sparkly gloves, red leather jackets with gold military-esque detailing, red and black high top sneakers. Several pop culture tributes have also been made, including Lady Gaga's cross-dressing impersonation.
31 Finds Inspired by Thriller by Michael Jackson
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Dancing Inmates
1,500 Filipino Prisoners Re-enact Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
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Thiller Jacket Revivals
The Michael Jackson-Influenced Juun J Spring/Summer 2011 Collection
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Transgendered Gaga Transformations
Baptiste Giabiconi for 'Icons' in L'Officiel Hommes
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Animal Icon Impersonators
The Takkota Famous Mash-Ups are Adorable and Unsettling
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Choreographed Wedding Dances
Couples Innovate to Impress
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Mix 'n' Match Album Covers
Christian Marclay Blends & Remixes Classic Covers
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Moonwalking Toys
Michael Jackson Inspires Toys in His Memory
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Cultural Icon Retrospectives
The Icons in Virgine #1 Recreates Marilyn Monroe and Michael Jackson
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Hyperreal Celebrity Sketches
Spanish Artist Berto Martinez Draws Public Figures for Magazines
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Creepy Undead Celebrations
The Sydney Zombie Walk is a Festering Festival of Blood and Guts
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Ludicrous LEGO Scenes
Powerpig Takes Cinematic Re-Creations Into Abstract Unchartered Territory
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Dancing Inmate Musicals
Prison Dancer is an Interactive Web Production Inspired by Cebu Convicts
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Perforated Leather High-Tops
The CLAE Baylor Sneakers for Fall 2010 Are Modern 'Thriller' Kicks
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Pop Icon Liquidations
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Sells Out At Auction
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Musical Monster Costumes
The Thriller Werewolf Costume Will Have You Dancing All Halloween
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Lip-Syncing Illuminations
The Party Rock Anthem Halloween Light Show 2011 is a Dynamic Display
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Tacofied Album Covers
Album Tacos Mixes Tasty Mexican Treats with Classic Album Art
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Recession Fashion
Tough Economic Times Influence Style
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Imitation-Busting Ads
Volkswagen’s ‘Original Click’ Campaign is Web-Savvy
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Dancing Inmates (UPDATE)
1,500+ CPDRC Prisoners Dance to Songs Like Soulja Boy, Thriller
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Alpine 'Thriller' Dances
4 Skiiers Do an Epic Mountaintop Michael Jackson Tribute
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Pop Music Prisoners (UPDATED)
The Inmates Dancing Gangnam Style Sure Can Bust a Move
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Sympathetic Zombie Songs
This Walking Dead Parody Also Spoofs the Song Dumb Ways To Die
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Classical MJ Tributes
Mindblowing 'Smooth Criminal' Cello Cover by Stjepan Hauser and Luka Sulic
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Hybrid Street Dances
Brukup is a Blend of Krumping and Afro-Japanese Expression
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MJ Action Figures
The Michael Jackson ‘Thriller' Figurine
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Extreme Musical Marriage Requests
The Michael Jackson Flash Mob Proposal Goes to Great Lengths
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Glam Glove Fashion
Givenchy's Fall 2010 Collection is Dazzling for Fingers
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Thriller Lookbooks
Extra Butter Mishka Fall 2010 Lookbook is a Page Turner
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Odd Digit Dances
The Thriller Finger Dance is the Coolest Way to Play With Yourself
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Nixon Unveiled The 4th Dimension Series of Watches
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Basketball Icon T-Shirt Collabs
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Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
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Celebrative Icon-Inspired Campaigns
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Whimsical Harlequin-Patterned Décor Collections
Michaels Drops its Alice’s Adventures Collection
Track-Inspired Performance Capsules
PUMA x Formula 1 Present the 'Drive to Survive Collection'
Food-Themed Sneakers
Chipotle x Nike Air Force 1 Doernbecher Turns a Kid's Order into a Story
Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes
The Old Skool 36 Souvenir Brings Luxe Detailing to an Iconic Model
Netlfix Series Shoe Collaborations
The Stranger Things x ALDO Collection Includes 18 Bold Pieces
K-Pop Film Shoe Collaborations
Vans Debuts a KPop Demon Hunters Collection
Classic Bottle-Cap-Inspired Footwear
The 'Dr. Martens x Palace' Collab Features Vintage Leather
Honorary Digital Musician Timepieces
The G-SHOCK x PLEASURES DW5600PDP-1 is Daft Punk-Inspired
Fashion House Checkered Vinyls
Burberry Presents a Special Vinyl Record with an Optical Illusion
Whimsical Halloween Decor Ranges
Michael's Alice's Adventures Collection Will Arrive for Halloween
Parisian-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Chanel Fall 2025 is Elevated and Captivating
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers
The Stranger Things Converse Collab Applies Series-Inspired Details
80s Metal-Band-Inspired Boots
Dr. Martens x Metallica Team Up for Two Graphic Boots
Sneaker-Inspired Tennis Collectibles
Reebok x ghostwrite Present the 'Court Victory' Figurine
Filmic Fashion Dolls
The Bratz x Clueless Mark the 30th Anniversary of Clueless
Playful Showgirl-Inspired Apparel
SHEIN Taps Into The Life of a Showgirl with Vibrant Pieces
Inspiring Apparel Collaborations
Skull and Chucks is a Bold Fusion of Skating and Martial Arts
Exclusive Halloween Cider Packs
Angry Orchard Unveiled its Limited-Time 'Thriller Variety Pack'
Fall-Themed Luxury Bag Campaigns
Zadig & Voltaire Partners with Paris Jackson
Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers
Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals Drop Shoes with Transparency
Defiant Hair Color Collections
Tha Aging Disgracefully Collection by Manic Panic Celebrates Grays
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections
DraftKings' Artist Series Unites Basketball and Art
Iconic Film-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Emilia Wickstead Taps Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
Vibrant Candy-Covered Clogs
The M&M’S x Crocs Collection Will Arrive in October
Game Console Sneaker Designs
Reebok Introduces a Playstation-Inspired Sneaker Collaboration
Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails
The Aprés x Liquid Death Collab Shares Essentials for Killer Nails
History-Inspired Apparel Collections
The Scorpion & The Frog is Denim Tears Thoughtful Collection
Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts
Gap Partners with Legendary Artists on its New Shirt Capsule
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Ballerina-Inspired High-End Shoes
Givenchy's Sliced Square Ballerina Immediately Captures the Eye
Black Metal-Inspired Lip Balms
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Liquid Death Launched "Lip Embalms"
Bold Skate Shoe Campaigns
The New Vans Off the Wall Campaign Celebrates the Authentic Sneaker
Japanese-Inspired Collectible Figurines
The Karl Lagerfeld Tokidoki Figurine is a Playful Tribute
Girl Group-Inspired Football Shirts
Spice Girls and Admiral Launch a Spiceworld Football Shirt
Nostalgic Pink Lifestyle Collections
The SHEIN x Mean Girls Collection Features Statement Pieces
Femme Fatale-Inspired Campaigns
Marine Serre's Fall 2025 Campaign is Titled Heads or Tails
Video Game-Inspired Makeup Ranges
The Pat McGrath Labs x Candy Crush Saga Range is Limited-Edition
Rebellious 90s-Inspired Eyewear Designs
Oakley Has Resurrected Its Straight Jacket Sunglasses
Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes
Thug Club & Adidas Drop a Special Iteration of the Superstar
Musician-Approved Streetwear
Eli Brown's 92 Thing Drop 2 is Inspired by Underground Rave Culture
Performance Basketball Footwear
Adidas Fear of God Athletics Basketball III Nods Signature Design
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Skater-Inspired Fashion Crossovers
Depop x Tony Hawk Launched an In-Game Styles & Exclusive Edits
Gaming-Inspired Streetwear Ranges
The Kith x Marvel x Capcom Collection is Retro-Inspired
Tribute-Paying Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Mcqueen's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Set in Coach & Horses
Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
These Capsule Tees Pay Homage to 17-Year-Old Dark Knight Film.
New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections
Alexander McQueen Launched a 2025 Lunar New Year Campaign
Neo-Pop Rum Bottles
Artist Richard Orlinski Co-Designed the Bottles for Dictador Game Changer
Phygital Fashion Dolls
Dress To Impress Mystery Models Brings a Beloved Fashion Game Offline
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the New Limelight Colorway of the LeBron XXII
Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections
The McQueen Holiday 2024 Gift Selection is Luxe and Diverse
Halloween Candy-Inspired Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Trick or Treat! Collection Has Four New Products
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Video Game-Inspired Accessory Ranges
The Kipling x Just Dance Collection Has a Gradient Aesthetic
Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets
Mattias Gollin Introduces the Dynamic Replica Suit
Muted Sportswear Collections
Song for the Mute & adidas Originals 006 Reveals Retro-Inspired Gear
Gen-Z-Forward Vinyl Collections
Urban Outfitters Launches its 2025 Singles Day Vinyl Series
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Iconic Brand Jackets
The Jordan Brand GORE-TEX Jacket Celebrates an Iconic Moment in Style
Global Girl Group-Inspired Dolls
Mattel and KATSEYE Reimagine Monster High's Iconic 'Fright Song'
Retro Film-Inspired Dolls
Bratz X Clueless Dolls Nod to Iconic 90s Cher, Amber, and Dionne Outfits
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 RTW Collection is Chic
Denim Cowboy-Inspired Campaigns
Levi's Taps Beyoncé for the Final Chapter of REIIMAGINE Campaign
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Late Singer-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Spotlights its New Aaliyah Barbie Honoring the R&B Singer
Limited-Edition True Crime Stores
The Serial Killer Shop Launches Limited Collections for Fans
Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear
Vans Unveils its Premium Old Skool Music Collection
Nostalgic Y2K Denim Collections
Cheap Monday & SLAM JAM Just Released Their New Bootleg Collection
Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
Paranoid FW25 Explores Identity Through Nostalgia and Nature
Joyful Skincare Anthems
Dove & Ciara's 'Drop Your Skin-hibitions' Remixes a Childhood Classic
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees
FREAK’S STORE Releases a Collection of Retro Nirvana Tees
Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear
Louis Vuitton Unveiled the 'LV BUTTERSOFT Sneaker'
Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion
Noskin Presents the Wildest ONes Yet Collection
Feminist-Forward Contemporary Fashion Collections
Songs of Siren Blends Depth and Precision
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Collections
GIRLS CREW Unveiled Disney Halloween Jewelry
Film-Inspired Limited-Edition Jewelry Collections
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Music Video-Inspired Supermarket Campaigns
Albert Heijn Pays Homage to Wham!'s Last Christmas
Fedora Popcorn Buckets
Cinemark's Michael Black Hat Popcorn Bucket Reimagines a Stage Accessory
Album-Honoring Merch Collections
Tyler, the Creator Launches Merch to Celebrate Cherry Bomb
Legendary Baseball Player T-Shirts
HOMAGE Commemorates Mickey Mantle with a Legendary Tee
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Classic Fashion Campaigns
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Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
Beyoncé Stars in Chapter Three of Levi’s 'REIIMAGINE Campaign'
Music-Inspired Collaborative Capsule
PLEASURES and Reebok Join Forces on a New Merch Capsule
Stylish Music-Inspired Apparel Capsules
Alphatheta Debuts the One Through Music Collection
Gothic Football Capsules
adidas x Thug Club Spring 2026 Collection Mixes Football and Streetwear
Playful Crayon-Inspired Fashion Lines
Lee & Crayola Launch Colorful Workwear-Inspired Garments
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel
The Dark Knight Collection Unveils Film-Themed Streetwear by YoungLA
Vintage Rap Tees
FREAK’S STORE x 2pac Collection Revives Archive-Style Graphic Prints
Archetype-Driven Fashion
AELIZA Case Study 4: Your Life Explores Identity Through Clothing
Punk History Apparel
The War of the Three Kingdoms Fuses 17th-Century Rebellion with Punk Design
Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns
The McQueen Holiday 2025 Collection is Elegant
Sci-Fi Series Sneaker Ranges
The Nike x Converse x Stranger Things Range Celebrates the Series
Performance-Driven Football Wear
Nike Unveils the T90 Jersey Capsule with Anne Imhof
Halloween-Themed Pet Product Collections
The PetSmart Thrills & Chills Collection is Expansive
Basketball-Inspired Wine Labels
Kendall-Jackson Collaborated with Artist Victor Solomon
Iconic Footwear Tribute Films
Maison Margiela Pays Homage to Its Iconic Tabi Footwear
City-Inspired Footwear
Adidas Originals steps into Los Angeles with LA-themed Superstar II
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Rapper Merch Collections
Bravado x DMX Merch Collection Launches Official Web Shop and Vinyls
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
Artist-Joined Slim Sneakers
Bad Bunny and adidas Launch a Bold Gold Ballerina Sneaker
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
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Collaborative Ballet-Inspired Capsules
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Rum-Powered Hat Collaborations
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Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
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K-Pop Movie Shoe Capsules
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Freedom-Theme Streetwear
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Cult Movie-Inspired Collector's Sets
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Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks
DGK Founder Stevie Williams Marks a Career Milestone
Skateboarding Heritage Collection
United Through Skateboarding Honors Atiba Jefferson’s Creativity
Iconic Band Apparel Series
FREAK’S STORE Band Shirts Honor Legends with Long-Sleeve Designs
Reinventive Denim Campaigns
Chapter Two of the REIMAGINE Campaign Honors Levi's Denim Heritage
Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
Puma's ET Series Brings Film References to Footwear and Streetwear
Mixtape Merch Capsules
Nicholas Daley Designs New Merchandise for Echo45 Sound System
Courtroom-Style Campaigns
CHIMI's the Trial Spring Summer 2026 Examines Performative Culture
Designer-Led Crafting Kits
Michaels Launches the All-New Jonathan Adler Collection
Athlete-Joined High Fashion Capsules
Dior and Lewis Hamilton Explores Afrofuturism Themes
Interactive Dance Games
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