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Michael Jackson’s glove story. The King of Pop’s style had a huge influence on the world and he became known for different pieces that signified his look. But one of the most memorable pieces he wore remains the single bedazzled glove.

Throughout the years, there have been many theories as to why MJ chose to wear a single glove. Some suggest that it may have been for medical reasons due to his skin condition, others said it was to throw the press off and just a random decision. However, it is said that Michael’s fascination with the single white glove began when he visited the Robert Abel & Associates production company.

John Kehe, who gave MJ a tour of the studio, explained that as he showed Michael around the premises they entered into an editing suite. It was here that Michael saw the chief film editor editing a television advert.

“The editor was wearing a short white cotton glove on his left hand as he ran the film through his fingers. To have a little green box of these disposable gloves sitting on the editing bench was standard practice for film editors in those days.” Michael politely asked if the editor could spare him one and the rest is history. The single white glove (later covered in silver sequins) made its television debut on Michael’s left hand during his stunning performance of “Billy Jean” at Motown’s 25th anniversary TV special in 1983.

In recent years we have seen Michael’s iconic glove resurface in different forms. From Kendrick Lamar’s Big Steppers tour attire to Virgil Abloh who created a similar white glove with sequins as an invite for his 2019 Louis Vuitton show. Tributes to the late legend’s signature piece came in different variations 💫💎