Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ jacket goes up for auction for $10 million

NewsentertainmentenglishmusicIn 2011, Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ jacket was up for auction for $1.8 million; it's now going under the hammer for $10 million In 2011, Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ jacket was up for auction for $1.8 million; it's now going under the hammer for $10 million TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 12, 2026, 16:30 IST In 2011, Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ jacket was up for auction for $1.8 million; it's now going under the hammer for $10 million.

(Instagram) Michael Jackson’s iconic jacket from his ‘Thriller’ music video, which is one of his most iconic performances over the years, has now gone up for auction again! Part of many landmark objects related to the singer and dancer, the jacket will be a part of the ‘Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy Evening Auction’ event, which is being held in Abu Dhabi.

Read ahead to learn more about the auction.Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ jacket up for auction Julien’s Auctions announced the news on its official website and confirmed that the auction is set to be held on December 7 and will continue till December 9.

Potential buyers can also register online to bid on the jacket as well, which has been officially priced at USD 10 million. According to the website, the auction will be held in Rosewood Abu Dhabi.The jacket was designed by Deborah Nadoolman Landis and was one of the two jackets made for the production of the music video.

It was also the only one that he wore during the non-zombie scenes. It had originally been sold for USD 1.8 million back in 2011 by the same auction handlers.Talking about the auction, the website shared, “These highlight pieces are now returning to auction after nearly two decades, including the iconic black and candy red calf leather jacket, worn by Michael Jackson in the 1983 music video for his smash hit "Thriller" and the rhinestone-embellished white glove, stage-worn by Michael Jackson while performing his new song "Billie Jean" on May 16, 1983, during the television special Motown 25: Yesterday Today Forever (1983 NBC).Join conversation ”What are the other items of Michael Jackson that are up for auction?

Other than the jacket, a 1980s custom-made black fedora that belonged to the pop icon is also up for auction and has been priced at USD 2,500. It also includes Michael Jackson’s 1983 “Motown "25"—first-ever moonwalk performance—worn loafers, valued at USD 30,000.

His 1983 “Motown 25” stage-worn, embellished white glove with promo sheet is also up for auction next month and has been listed for USD 150,000.Many of his shoot gloves, shoes, jackets, and belts have also been listed online for people to bid on.The items were also put up on display on 24 October at Prince Jackson’s Heal Los Angeles Foundation’s ‘This Is Thriller’ event at the historic Palace Theatre.

This is where some parts of the iconic ‘Thriller’ music video were filmed. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app. Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!

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