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Agyness is King

1363309042_orig_ag3.jpgWe’re still rolling our eyes over the Leighton aging antics in September’s Harper’s Bazaar, but this morning, Models.com posted an editorial that gives us back some faith in the mag: Agyness channeling the different looks of Michael Jackson.

It is especially telling to Michael’s influence that he could be portrayed by a blonde, white, British woman. Though you could definitely insert a joke here. Of course, his sketchy cosmetic surgery changed who he was, making his face a blank canvas of sorts. His surgery dramas were a reflection his way too complicated to understand issues and we’re guessing sadness. But this editorial is focusing on his long-lasting and widespread musical and fashion legacy, the things that brought his fans happiness.

Terry Richardson shot it (he also shot Leighton for the cover) and we love it. They capture the fun in fashion that Michael definitely embraced when he dressed. Life can be rough, but clothing can always lift our spirits—especially if it’s sequined. His fashion choices were as significant as his music, and this homage is making us feel like moonwalking again.

—AMANDA JEAN BOYLE

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posted by guest

Aug 11, 2009 4:17PM

Ali Stephens recently did a MJ inspired editorial for Vogue Nippon and it was way better than this.

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posted by guest

Aug 11, 2009 4:41PM

Both of the links are to the Fashionista/Leighton post

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posted by Abby Gardner

Aug 11, 2009 4:48PM

fixed!

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posted by guest

Aug 11, 2009 5:03PM

Love it!

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posted by guest

Aug 11, 2009 5:42PM

for some reason, i got this early in the mail and aggy is also on the subscribers cover! its a pretty good issue, if you can ignore the leighton debacle.

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posted by RashomonRebel

Aug 11, 2009 8:19PM

The Chloe ads to the right are better.

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posted by guest

Aug 12, 2009 10:53AM

Typo in the headline. should be Gayness is King. Trust me, I should know.

--Greg Michaels

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posted by guest

Aug 12, 2009 1:47PM

Long live the King's influence. MJ's music, look and moves were way out there and he has set the bar high for performers to have the whole package down to the glittering glove. Nothing was left out. Wondering what it was that we didn't see underneath in terms of both undergarments and his inner soul?

Will we see a clothing line with the MJ label?

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