Fans pay tribute to Michael Jackson in style at Staples Center memorial
The Michael Jackson fans who gathered around Staples Center and the 11,000 lucky enough to score a ticket and attend the service inside are expressing their love for the late pop singer in a variety of styles from subtle dark loafers and short pants covering a sliver of white trouser socks to large “Michael” belt buckles and oversized reflective aviator sunglasses.
Mariah Carey, who just sang the opening song “I’ll Be There,” opted to show some skin in a black Jenny Packham gown with a plunging V neckline.
But the non-divas decided on items less revealing and more directly inspired by Jackson. One person created his own DIY costume, piling on various layers that all screamed “King of Pop.” A silver mesh face mask, a white glove rolled in silver paint, silver and red sequin sashes and signature Jackson black sunglasses and a black fedora expressed his appreciation and carried out one of Jackson’s most iconic looks.
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Top photo: A fan outside Staples Center dressed in a look inspired by Michael Jackson. Credit: Kristian Dowling / Getty Images. Bottom photo: Mariah Carey sings at Michael Jackson's public service. Credit: John G. Mabanglo / EPA
May God Bless Michael's family and most of all....Let us all make a Change!
I Love You Michael.......You'll never be forgotten!
Alyssa Vionca Walker of VA
Posted by: Alyssa | July 07, 2009 at 12:57 PM
The world will not see another entertainer the caliber of Michael Jackson for decades, if at all. I will always be in awe of Michael Jackson now and forever. In listinging to his music and watching his videos today, it is devestating and still hard to believe that he is gone. With all of his eccentricities, I have no doubt that he was a gentile and genuinely good person and that he never once acted innapproriately with children or anyone!
You will be missded Michael. You are now in the Peace you so fully deserved in the living world!
Posted by: E. Haas | July 07, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Michael we love you so much and all my thoughts and prayers are on you and your entire family. Ever since i heard your songs i think you are truly the best and the true king. To me and my heart you are more than an icon and an idol but you are like family, and you will forever live in our hearts, and we as black people you are our father, son and idols. i love you michael and i'll miss you so much.
Posted by: Michelle | July 07, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Machael,
Your going to be miss alot. Thanks for all the memories. I wish your family all the best . I know how much they will miss you. You sure have some beautiful childern. My prayers are with them. I sure hope that your mom gets to mraise the childern she did a good job on you. I know that all your family will make sure the childern are taken care of.. All you have ever wanted was to be in peace now you can live in peace. May God bless and keep your childern and family safe.
Nita
Posted by: Juanita Bosmeny | July 10, 2009 at 07:57 AM