Michael Jackson's This is It Wardrobe Up for Auction, Sans Balmain - Fashionista

Michael Jackson's This is It Wardrobe Up for Auction, Sans Balmain

Starting this morning, pieces from Michael Jackson's This is It wardrobe will up for auction through Los Angeles-based Nate D. Sanders. A pair of or
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Starting this morning, pieces from Michael Jackson's This is It wardrobe will up for auction through Los Angeles-based Nate D. Sanders.

A pair of orange skinny jeans, presumably from Dior Homme, is already on the block, while a sport coat will appear later on in the week.

Unfortunately, for those rich enough/obsessed with Michael Jackson/obsessed with insanely-priced clothing, Jackson's Balmain blazers are most likely being sold privately. So they won't be up for auction this week. Click through to see the jeans close-up.

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