Last year, Vanity Fair Italy featured an editorial spread featuring Michael Jackson’s iconic style. The editorial has recently gone viral after his untimely death.
The editorial features models mimicking Michael Jackson’s signature movies and unique fashion sense. The models portray the way the King of Pop has influenced, not only music and entertainment, but also the fashion industry.
Some of the shots in this editorial are pretty amazing and the Italian Vanity Fair was able to peg Michael Jackson’s style and attitude quite well.
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Italian Vanity Fair Shows Off Michael Jackson's Legendary Style
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