June 24, 2008 | 12:00 pm

Michael Jackson Turns Clothing Designer!

PER/ Fame

Michael Jackson hasn’t had a hit in a while, but instead of working on his next platinum album, he’s turning his eye towards fashion! The King of Pop has teamed up with Ed Hardy designer — and pal — Christian Audigier to launch a new line this fall. Audigier tells PEOPLE of the collaboration, “It’s the merging of the King of Pop with the king of fashion. Something explosive is going to happen.” As for Kitson owner Fraser Ross, who has already committed to carrying the line exclusively at launch, he tells PEOPLE that he has faith in the new line because “Michael Jackson is an international pop icon who has had a huge following throughout his career. I think people will think it’s hip to wear his line. Through all his ups and downs people still love him. He still has a huge fan base.” Tell us: Will you wear Michael Jackson’s new clothing line?

Crumbs

Yuck no way will anyone buy his crap

John

NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER.

Varonika

Absolutely!

amy

kid toucher fashion….just what we all need NOT. There is a reason he’s not living here and promoting fashion here..we LOVED you and you lead us astray. I can’t even imagine anyone buying this

MONI Q

YES

lila e

If Ed Hardy is backing him, why not?! i’m sure it will be tough and trendy!

Joe

If the clothes are anything like that shirt, then no.

Leslie

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! What can Audridge be thinking going into business with that freak?! I will never look at Audridge the same after this.

Claudia

I will love to see what Michael can do in fashion and i will be the first one to buy whatever he does. I love you Michael and PERU loves you too.

MONI Q

YES WIL M J ROCKS ITS ABOUT TIME

Sera

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. What’s it gonna be, veils, tacky pants and shirts and bedazled crap? NO WAY!

MONI Q

YES I WILL M J ROCKS ITS ABOUT TIME

Cookie

OMG….Why? You know, Mike is really…REALLY weird and I am sorry but I don’t think after he left the country (guiltily) and fell from the grace of the Earth, why in the world should we be forced with a decision to think of Wacko as a designer? Ugh.

Charlene King

All depends on the styles and the cost. No problem in supporting Michael Jackson.
Charlene

Sayra Burke

Noooooooooooooo. Anyone who gets off on doing things to kids does not have my support.

katie wentz

i think i would but it depends on the clothes and how they look. i really dont care about the label.

Cheryl

Sure..why not. He’s working with a great designer.

Cheryl

P.S. It better not be too expensive.

Yolanda

If he has his trade mark white sequence glove and tight leather pants I would totally buy them and so would my husband! We love Micheal Jackson, he is our idol and we wish he would come back. He has the #1 selling album of all time so therefor the rest of you can beat it if you don’t agree that all of his songs are great. You know you dance to them when you hear them and without his clothes in all of those videos they would have been nothing.

Shaniqua

Yeah Yolanda! You n yo husband know whats kickin! You must be one PYT!

Lori

no effing way. especially if it looks like what he’s wearing in the photo.

peachy

everyone has to make a living. micheal has kids to support and he a trendy dresser. i think it could work for him.

peachy

Fopgive and forget. He was exonerated by a group of american citizens remember they had all the facts and evidence layed out in front of them and they did not see any evidence of guilt on his part. Innocent until proven guilty remember. Give the man the benefit of the doubt. Stop being jeoulous of his fame and fortune.

MEBNYC

Hey – I admire Michael’s musical cannon. I am not too proud to admit to owning a Thriller jacket back in 1984. However, I’d be much more apt to re-purchase Thriller the album than any type of clothing “designed” by MJ. His fashion tastes leave little to be desired. Poor KITSON, they seem to get snookered by any so-called “celeb” hawking a clothing line. Can this be KITSON’s answer to their “well selling” line of denim “designed” by Posh Spice? MJ hasn’t had a hit in years – what makes us think he can score one with a fashion line?

Melissa

OJ was exonerated too — and then bankrupted by civil court because the different rules and standards there allowed them to see more evidence. Don’t think for a second that ALL the evidence is ever alowed into a criminal case in the US.

As for Wacko Jacko’s clothes? Oh my God, NO. Not a chance. Ewwwwwwwww.

Maddy

this could be interesting… it will definitely be a very different and creative collection… but honestly i don’t think that many ppl will want to buy clothes designed by a pedophile.

Lilly

Yes
i would

and hes not a bad
dude after all

RJ

For sure!! He’s got a cool style I admire, so I’d definitely be checking out his clothes line. I believe it’ll be great. The only thing I’m concerned about is why he’s decided to do this, and I hope he’s not going the route of all the other music artists and actors who are making perfumes, having clothing lines, etc. It’s okay to dabble in different things, but I’m concerned that he stay true to himself and not follow a fad.
I’ll say what us fans REALLY would love is a new album!

Kate

Yeah. Definately

TA

FOR SURE!! he is the king

Elena

Yes, definately!

Michael Jackson is the most kind and generous man in the world, he is innocent and his music is the best!He’s just the KING!

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[...] Michael Jackson Turns Clothing Designer! Michael Jackson hasn’t had a hit in a while, but instead of working on his next platinum album, he’s turning his eye towards fashion! The King of Pop has teamed up with Ed Hardy designer — and pal — Christian Audigier to launch a new line this fall. Audigier tells PEOPLE of the collaboration, “It’s the merging of the King of Pop with the king of fashion. Something explosive is going to happen.” As for Kitson owner Fraser Ross, who has already committed to carrying the line exclusively at launch, he tells PEOPLE that he has faith in the new line because “Michael Jackson is an international pop icon who has had a huge following throughout his career. I think people will think it’s hip to wear his line. Through all his ups and downs people still love him. He still has a huge fan base.” Tell us: Will you wear Michael Jackson’s new clothing line? Michael Jackson Turns Clothing Designer! – Off the Rack – StyleWatch – People.com [...]

Bryan

Of course i’d wear this line. I don’t like Ed Hardy stuff at all, but I know that Mike Jack will bring something hot to the table! Mike always dresses good.

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Rose

Absolutely not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Michael is far from a fashion designer. The good lord put him on this earth to be an entertainer and that is the path he should be following. There is nothing wrong with change but let’s face it…HE IS WHAT HE IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE.

Gen

What are you people thinking, supporting a child abusier. He doesn’t deserve anything but jail. There has been news that he is still doing this to kids. Any one that buys, shame on you.

Tex

Love Ed Hardy but MJ line will be a big pass for me.

Kim Olson

Not on your life!!!

amy

Joe, loved your comment. he is such a loser and a nobody. His time of being cool is gone so why doesn’t he just settle down in one of those big houses of his and just leave everyone alone. I love Ed Hardy though.

vince

of course i will. it’s funny how those on here commenting against it and imagining no one buying it can clearly see tho other commenters on here who are saying they WILL buy it.

kris

and that’s the end of christian audigier’s career. bad move…even worse than brit.

melissa

seriously if ur gonna talk bad about michael, keep it 2 urself…. But i think its great that he’s coming out with a new line of clothes! i will absolutly buy his clothes! no doubt! WOOT!! start of his comeback!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON!!!!!!!!

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Henry Gillardson

Oh Michael, I don’t think many people will be interested in buying your taste in clothing. Your gift is music and I would like to see you continue to pursue this. You definitely are not a fashion designer. Commit to your album and forget clothing. Please!
I don’t suppose he’ll read this post, but I’m just putting out the energy.

Holly

Does Audigier have a clue that Jackson is washed up? He is such a has been and has now become one of those shameful embarassments for the excess of the eighties. Why doesn’t Audigier call up Milli Vanilli and Boy George to add to the collection?

kiki

NO WAY!!!!!!!!

coco

I will without a doubt buy every stitch of clothing that Michael Jackson makes. thank you very much.

Kris

YES!
Michael Jackson is awesome!

helen

people do you have any idea what you are saying, michael jackson has fation. If you think about it most people copy his style, celebreties, designers, and a lot of people. The people who are saying ew, you are wrong big time. Michael if I had money i would buy anything you make. People trust me, his styles are going to be so cool that even the celebreties are gonna wear his clothes, thay are ganna be like, “I am wearing michael jackson’s designes. I think you shoul think before you talk. Ok little ignorents

apple

Congratulations Michael. About time you come out with that. Hopefully that guy won’t use you just like the rest of others. We would love your styles. They are unique and classy. You will make that designer look good because I do not like his designs at all. We love you michael. You are who you are. You do not copy anyone and that’s what we like about you. Continue the great work of arts. People will always get jealous what can we do about it. It’s an envious world. The more people envy and get’s jealous of you the more successful you are. Truth always stands. God bless you and your family. CONTInue loving those who hate you.

CRISTINA BRASIL

WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!!!! WELCOME BACK!!

katherine marie torres

YESSSSSSSS!!!!! MJ ROCKS OUR WORLD OUT AND HE WOULD DO GREAT WITHOUT THIS FREAKEN HATERSSS LEAVE HIM ALONE HIS HOT HOT HOT

#1 fan

MichaelJackon is a very creative individual. This man was found innocent of all charges. Why is it immpossible for him to live and have businnesses.

If persons in the public do not want to shop or support his line don’t, but keep you negative opinion to youself.

CHRISTINA

I WOULD WEAR HIS LINE! i would pay a pretty penny to wear it too!

HACOVE

good choice for partnership. it will work. their backrounds are for fashion and i admire that, “japorms”
i design aswell and i can trough what it will become

mattison

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

Rakeem

I would buy some of his clothes in his line. They will be cool to wear. Especially on special occasions!!! He is the greatest in music and the best when it comes to real fashion!

katherine marie torres

OOOOH YES I WOULD AND IM A GIRL I LOVE MJ SO MUCH OF COURSE I WOULD WEAR HIS CLOTH AND HATERZ STOP HATING.

mjjmj

of course

robert marino

i would because im GAY yea gayness :)

Jessica

Of course, i’ve been waiting for this to happen for so long. His style is so vintage and extraordinary.
I’d rather wear his clothes than someone like Jodie Marsh’s.

mutina jackson

yes i would thats my cousin
R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON I LOVE YU

mutina jackson

YES I WOULD WEAR HIS CLOTHS
HE IS THE KING OF POP AND HE SINGS
GREAT R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON I LOVE YOU COUSIN

Fanny

I sure want to..:D Really love MJ..R.I.P. :// <3

Cindy

Absolutely!! I’ve always loved his way dress. Being in the military for 25 yaers…it’s something I’ve always loved. When his line of clothing comes out at reasonable prices…I will be the first to make a purchase. It’s a strong,professional, stylish look. !!!

Stacey Ellis

Good for Michael!! Even though he is not here now to see it all happen, he’s left a legacy in that Michael Jackson’s style has always been admired. I would wear MJJ wear and am definitely going to keep my eyes open for items that fit the bill!

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Michael Jackson will be the greatest pop singer in the whole world. Everyone will miss him.

irocker

you guys are such haters

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Janice Bennett

Michael had an unusual style. It was classy and intricate. I hope his ideas for clothing is his ideas. This particular designer is not Michael’s taste. Someone like Valentino is more his taste. Someone with real style and class.
I hope Michael’s family can see what a lot of us see when it comes to picking the right designer for his clothing line.

zainab

i love you micheal jackson so mach and you are the bast man in the world and you are in my hart for ever and you are not along am hear with you i lllllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee …. yyyyyyyyyyyyyyoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuu …and am farom kuwait and am 13…

linda

micheal jackson clothes everybody would wear his line even the ones that say nooooooooooooooooooooooooo and they know that ,they would have his items on their children’s their man,their woman and grandchildren’s on the dog and pet cat.

Toni

OF COURSE

DINELIA GONZALEZ

absulutely, i would surely wear his fashion

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