Helmsley Palace Doorman's Jacket Worn & Signed By Michael (1984)

Description:

A lined burgundy wool Helmsley Hotel doorman's jacket with button front closure and single chest pocket.  The jacket is signed on the left sleeve in black felt tip pen, "Love Michael Jackson".

This jacket features gold piping on lapel, textured gold armbands on sleeves, gold tone embossed buttons, a crown over crest logo reading "The Palace", a metallic apple lapel pin, gold braided epaulets attached by embossed buttons, and a braided gold rope over the left shoulder.  The label is marked "Designed for The Helmsley Palace by Studio of Audre New York/Size 36 REG".  The Helmsley Hotel was Michael Jackson's favorite hotel to stay in when in New York, and he was photographed numerous times wearing this jacket (Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, with Shirley Maclaine, and with Mick Jagger.)

Sold by Julien's Auctions (Lot #595) for $31,250 at their 2010 Icons & Idols auction.  All screen captures are the property of their respective owners.

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