Jacko outfits to go on show around the world in June

A COLLECTION of costumes worn by the late Michael Jackson is going on a global tour starting next month ahead of an auction in Beverly Hills in December, Julien’s Auctions said this week.

The exhibit, to open in Santiago, Chile, tomorrow, will include one of the singer’s signature crystal-covered gloves, a military-style jacket he wore for the Soul Train awards in 1989 and a silver spandex leotard Jackson wore during his Bad tour in 1987.

The 50 to 100 costumes to be exhibited were designed by Jackson’s long-time Los Angelesbased collaborators Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush, who spent 25 years creating his stage and personal clothes.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the charities Guide Dogs of America and the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas. — Reuters