Michael Bush, together with Dennis Tompkins, designed outfits for Michael Jackson for more than 25 years. In his new book The King of Style (Insight Editions, $45), he shares anecdotes about working with the global megastar to create his unique image - among whose idiosyncrasies included never wearing the same item of clothing in public twice.
Bush and Tompkins created what are still some of the most iconic costumes of the last century. Here's some of their highlights, starting with the outfit, designed by Bush, in which Jackson was buried. As always, hit 'Fullscreen' in the top right of the slideshow to see a zoomed-in version.
Bush and Tompkins created what are still some of the most iconic costumes of the last century. Here's some of their highlights, starting with the outfit, designed by Bush, in which Jackson was buried. As always, hit 'Fullscreen' in the top right of the slideshow to see a zoomed-in version.
- 12/11/2012
- by Andrew Losowsky
- Huffington Post
Lady Gaga bought 55 items in an auction of Michael Jackson's costumes. The 'Poker Face' singer splashed out in the sale, which raised over five million dollars, held by Julien's Auctions in Los Angeles and promised to archive the items carefully. She tweeted: 'The 55 pieces I collected today will be archived & expertly cared for in the spirit & love of Michael Jackson, his bravery, & fans worldwide (sic).' The iconic jacket Michael wore during his 'Bad' tour sold for $240,000 while two of the late King of Pop's famous crystal encrusted gloves sold for over $100,000 each at the auction which featured clothes from the collections of Michael's longtime costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush. Adam...
- 12/4/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Los Angeles — Costumes worn by Michael Jackson commanded hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction, and Lady Gaga was among the collectors.
Gaga tweeted Sunday that she bought 55 pieces in the sale administered by Julien's Auctions and said she plans to keep the items "archived and expertly cared for in the spirit and love of Michael Jackson, his bravery and fans worldwide."
Auctioneer Darren Julien said the jacket Jackson wore during his "Bad" tour fetched $240,000. Two of Jackson's crystal-encrusted gloves sold for more than $100,000 each, as did other jackets and performance costumes.
The auction featuring the collection of Jackson's longtime costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush raised more than $5 million. Some proceeds benefited Guide Dogs of America and Nathan Adelson Hospice of Las Vegas.
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Gaga tweeted Sunday that she bought 55 pieces in the sale administered by Julien's Auctions and said she plans to keep the items "archived and expertly cared for in the spirit and love of Michael Jackson, his bravery and fans worldwide."
Auctioneer Darren Julien said the jacket Jackson wore during his "Bad" tour fetched $240,000. Two of Jackson's crystal-encrusted gloves sold for more than $100,000 each, as did other jackets and performance costumes.
The auction featuring the collection of Jackson's longtime costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush raised more than $5 million. Some proceeds benefited Guide Dogs of America and Nathan Adelson Hospice of Las Vegas.
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http://www.juliensauctions.com...
- 12/3/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
When Michael Jackson was laid to rest in 2009, he was adorned in some of the striking, decorative clothing that the "King of Pop" was famous for wearing during his performances, along with a pair of simple Florsheim dance shoes. Jackson was dressed for his burial, as he had been for almost 25 years, by Michael Bush, the designer who, along with the late Dennis Tompkins, was responsible for creating many of the King of Pop's most iconic outfits. A selection of the costumes the pair created are on display in Los...
- 11/25/2012
- by Liza Foreman
- The Wrap
Los Angeles — The zipper-covered "Beat It" jacket. The military-inspired coats with their epaulets, crests and insignias. And, of course, that glittery glove.
Michael Jackson's fashion sense was as singular as his musical style and dance moves. Millions imitated his pegged pants and penny loafers, a fedora cocked just so.
Jackson's longtime costumer reveals the secrets behind the King of Pop's meticulously crafted, regal rock-star look – and an intimate glimpse into the man himself – in a colorful new book, "The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson."
"When you worked with him, you couldn't wait to get there and you didn't want to leave when you got done," said author/costume designer Michael Bush, who with his late partner, Dennis Tompkins, dressed Jackson for more than a generation. "It was hard to imagine anyone that projected fashion and style any better."
What most people don't know about Jackson, Bush said, is...
Michael Jackson's fashion sense was as singular as his musical style and dance moves. Millions imitated his pegged pants and penny loafers, a fedora cocked just so.
Jackson's longtime costumer reveals the secrets behind the King of Pop's meticulously crafted, regal rock-star look – and an intimate glimpse into the man himself – in a colorful new book, "The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson."
"When you worked with him, you couldn't wait to get there and you didn't want to leave when you got done," said author/costume designer Michael Bush, who with his late partner, Dennis Tompkins, dressed Jackson for more than a generation. "It was hard to imagine anyone that projected fashion and style any better."
What most people don't know about Jackson, Bush said, is...
- 7/31/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Michael Jackson's costume collection is to be auctioned in December. Between 50 and 100 of the late singer's famous fashions, including his iconic right-hand crystal glove - which is expected to fetch more than $400,000 - will go on a worldwide tour this year before going under the hammer at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on December 2. The items are created by Michael's long-time costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush, and many of the pieces are signed by the King of Pop. Michael's custom shirts, a gold belt, jackets seen in his performances of 'Beat It' and 'Bad', a...
- 5/17/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Michael Jackson's costume collection is to be auctioned in December. Between 50 and 100 of the late singer's famous fashions, including his iconic right-hand crystal glove - which is expected to fetch more than $400,000 - will go on a worldwide tour this year before going under the hammer at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on December 2. The items are created by Michael's long-time costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush, and many of the pieces are signed by the King of Pop. Michael's custom shirts, a gold belt, jackets seen in his performances of 'Beat It' and 'Bad', a black stage jacket he donned at his 1993 Super Bowl appearance and a leotard he wore on...
- 5/17/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Two years after his death, Michael Jackson is still the King of Pop. Estimated to raise bids of somewhere between $200,000 to $400,000, the red-and-black jacket that Jackson wore during his "Thriller" video sold for a whopping $1.8 million this weekend at Julien's auction in Beverly Hills. Items also up for auction included memorabilia from Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Frank Sinatra, but Mj's jacket far and away went for the highest price… Jackson signed the jacket as a gift to his longtime costume designers, Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush before his death in 2009. Milton Verret, a businessman from Austin, Texas, was the big spender who won the historic piece of pop history. He plans to...
- 6/27/2011
- E! Online
Los Angeles - The red leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson in his iconic Thriller video is heading for auction and is expected to fetch at least 200,000 dollars when it goes up for sale later this month. The jacket, which was autographed by the late King of Pop for his costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush, will be part of a sale by Julien's Auctions on June 25 and June 26, in Beverley Hills according to a press announcement Monday. The so-called Music Icons auctions will also feature a 1986 Jaguar owned by Frank Sinatra, and guitars owned by Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney.
- 6/6/2011
- Monsters and Critics
Washington, June 28 – Michael Jackson’s close pals have denied rumours that the late King of Pop was not a paedophile or homosexual.
Prop designer Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush along with make-up artist Karen Faye addressed persistent rumours about the King of Pop’s sexual orientation, plastic surgery and reported drug abuse.
According to Faye, the rumour that Jackson started taking painkillers after his hair caught fire during the shooting of a 1984 Pepsi commercial is not true.
She said that Jackson started taking drugs in 1993, almost ten years after Pepsi commercial.
“Just.
Prop designer Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush along with make-up artist Karen Faye addressed persistent rumours about the King of Pop’s sexual orientation, plastic surgery and reported drug abuse.
According to Faye, the rumour that Jackson started taking painkillers after his hair caught fire during the shooting of a 1984 Pepsi commercial is not true.
She said that Jackson started taking drugs in 1993, almost ten years after Pepsi commercial.
“Just.
- 6/28/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Michael Jackson was buried in full make-up and wearing an outfit inspired by all the costumes the King of Pop wore during his career. On the one-year anniversary of his death, the pop superstar's longtime costume and wardrobe designers were commissioned to create a final image for the dead superstar - so he could go to the grave looking his best.
Dennis Tompkins, Michael Bush and Karen Faye teamed up as they had for 25 years to perfect Jackson's last look - the items he'd be buried in at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In a TV documentary, which will air in America on Friday night, June 25, Faye says, "It was an honor... I knew how he wanted to look, so I did it for his family and his children."
Meanwhile, Jackson's longtime stylists Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush spent nine hours creating the clothes for Jackson's funeral. Tompkins also designed a crown...
Dennis Tompkins, Michael Bush and Karen Faye teamed up as they had for 25 years to perfect Jackson's last look - the items he'd be buried in at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In a TV documentary, which will air in America on Friday night, June 25, Faye says, "It was an honor... I knew how he wanted to look, so I did it for his family and his children."
Meanwhile, Jackson's longtime stylists Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush spent nine hours creating the clothes for Jackson's funeral. Tompkins also designed a crown...
- 6/26/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
On the one-year anniversary of his death, three of the people closest to Michael Jackson during his career reveal how they prepared him for his final goodbye. For over 25 years, Dennis Tompkins, Michael Bush and Karen Faye costumed and made up Jackson for appearances and performances. In an interview with ABC News, they explain how they became friends with the man behind the myth -- and why his family turned to them after his death. "Nobody else could have [done it]," his makeup artist Karen said tearfully. "It was an honor ... I knew how he wanted to look. So I did it for his family and his children." Stylists Dennis and Michael crafted entirely brand-new clothes for Jackson's funeral, using various elements from his favorite costumes over the span of his career. They say they worked on him for an exhausting nine hours, even helping to place him in his casket. Though...
- 6/25/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
For the one-year anniversary of his passing, "20/20" is looking at the life and death of Michael Jackson in an all-new two-hour special set to air on ABC. The special, "Michael Jackson: After Life," features interviews with those in his inner circle, as well as superstar artists like Usher and Justin Bieber.
The special features exclusive interviews with people close to Jackson who have rarely spoken before, revealing new intimate details about the last days of Jackson's life not yet heard. Among those being interviewed are make-up artist Karen Faye, who worked with Jackson for nearly three decades, as well as stylists Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins.
The special also looks into the ongoing investigation of his death, his children's lives after his death, and even a new tour of Neverland Ranch. The special also takes a look at his legacy and how he's a brighter star than ever a year after his passing.
The special features exclusive interviews with people close to Jackson who have rarely spoken before, revealing new intimate details about the last days of Jackson's life not yet heard. Among those being interviewed are make-up artist Karen Faye, who worked with Jackson for nearly three decades, as well as stylists Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins.
The special also looks into the ongoing investigation of his death, his children's lives after his death, and even a new tour of Neverland Ranch. The special also takes a look at his legacy and how he's a brighter star than ever a year after his passing.
- 6/24/2010
- icelebz.com
For the one-year anniversary of his passing, "20/20" is looking at the life and death of Michael Jackson in an all-new two-hour special set to air on ABC. The special, "Michael Jackson: After Life," features interviews with those in his inner circle, as well as superstar artists like Usher and Justin Bieber.
The special features exclusive interviews with people close to Jackson who have rarely spoken before, revealing new intimate details about the last days of Jackson's life not yet heard. Among those being interviewed are make-up artist Karen Faye, who worked with Jackson for nearly three decades, as well as stylists Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins.
The special also looks into the ongoing investigation of his death, his children's lives after his death, and even a new tour of Neverland Ranch. The special also takes a look at his legacy and how he's a brighter star than ever a year after his passing.
The special features exclusive interviews with people close to Jackson who have rarely spoken before, revealing new intimate details about the last days of Jackson's life not yet heard. Among those being interviewed are make-up artist Karen Faye, who worked with Jackson for nearly three decades, as well as stylists Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins.
The special also looks into the ongoing investigation of his death, his children's lives after his death, and even a new tour of Neverland Ranch. The special also takes a look at his legacy and how he's a brighter star than ever a year after his passing.
- 6/24/2010
- icelebz.com
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