He’s inspired everything from hats to rosaries, so it’s only [super]natural that Michael Jackson would inspire fashion tribute editorials, or what I like to call “Michael Jackson editorials." One such editorial is the “Thriller” spread in i-D Magazine’s September issue.
Shot by photographer Emma Summerton, this particular editorial is unlike other Michael Jackson editorials in that it is less explicit in its homage to the pop star (i.e. no red leather jackets or a single gloved hand). Featuring an all-star line-up of models including Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn, Arlenis Sosa, and Sessilee Lopez, stylist Edward Enninful created creepy-but-beautiful underworld-esque outfits: loads of leather, burn-out velvet, studs and lace, black elbow gloves, and of course, thigh-highs.
Admittedly, there is one photo that likens itself with other Michael Jackson editorials in candidness. Not that you can’t spot it a mile away, but it’s the one where Sessilee rocks a gigantor wig with a ruffled shoulder body suit.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Michael-jackson Fashion Trends
- The Michael-Jackson inspired fashion trend is continuously evolving with new inspiration, providing opportunities for designers and stylists to create innovative looks.
- Underworld Style Trends
- The Thriller inspired wardrobe used in the i-D's Magazine September issue shoot presents a new opportunity for underworld styling, allowing for creativity and boundary pushing in fashion.
- Editorial Fashion Trends
- The Michael Jackson tribute editorial trend presents a new opportunity to showcase creativity in editorial fashion.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry can capitalize on the MJ-inspired trend by creating new fashion forward items inspired by Michael Jackson's unique style.
- Magazine Publishing Industry
- The Michael Jackson editorials provide the magazine industry an opportunity to showcase new styles and concepts for their readers.
- Photography Industry
- The trend of creating Michael Jackson-themed photo spreads in magazines and on social media provides the photography industry with an opportunity to create new editorial photography concepts.
