Michael Jackson’s Leather Jacket Seen in 80s Pepsi Commercial Set for Auction

Next month in London, Michael Jackson’s legendary leather jacket, worn in a 1984 Pepsi ad, is set to be auctioned alongside a treasure trove of other musical collectibles.

Tailored specifically for the “Thriller” artist for the ad, the jacket’s auction price is expected to fall between £200,000 ($245,000) and £400,000. Fans will also have the opportunity to bid for a photo opportunity of of the late King of Pop sporting the black-and-white item alongside 12-year-old Wendell Thompson. (In December 1983, while inaugurating the Michael Jackson suite at Orlando’s Hotel Royal Plaza, Jackson bequeathed the jacket to Thompson, the son of his personal hairdresser.)

The auction, slated for November 10, is orchestrated by costume and prop retailer Propstore. Bidders worldwide can participate in the auction online, over the phone or through absentee bids.

The auction will also feature other renowned pieces, such as Amy Winehouse’s signature beehive hair accessory from the “You Know I’m No Good” video, and George Michael’s La Rocka jacket, seen in his collaborative hit with Aretha Franklin, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me).”

Source: BET