Orange Stage & Photoshoot Worn Jumpsuit *Bill Whitten Design* (1976-77)

Description:

A set of five stage worn jumpsuits designed by Bill Whitten, made of synthetic fabric with orange, gold, rust, and black jumpsuits with gingerbread man patterned lining. These suits were featured in various photoshoots and worn during the first Jacksons tour from 1976.

From Julien's Auctions: These costumes were featured on the cover of the CD The Jackson Five: Featuring Michael Jackson, from the Music for Pleasure Series by Rainbow Records, circa 1982.  Each outfit has slightly different detailing, including beading, rhinestones, velvet, gold thread, tassles or applied fabric.  Together with a chiffon beaded and ruffled dress and a girl's halter jumpsuit in the same color, and a leather belt with metal studs and metal disk buckle.  Two items are marked with labels reading "Bill Whitten's Workroom 27".

This group of stage costumes was sold by Julien's Auctions (Lot #541) for $16,000 at their 2010 Icons & Idols auction.  All screen captures are the property of their respective owners.

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