Why Michael Jackson's Look Kept Changing: The Truth Behind His Style Transformation

Michael Jackson didn't just transform music across four decades. He also created some of the most recognisable looks in pop culture, reinventing his image with every major era of his career.

From the Afro and colourful stage suits of the Jackson 5 to the iconic red leather jacket from 'Thriller,' military-inspired outfits from 'Bad' and 'Dangerous,' and the long black hair of his later years, Jackson's style became almost as recognisable as his music.

But his changing appearance was not only about fashion. Vitiligo and rhinoplasty also played a role in how his appearance evolved and became the subject of intense public speculation over the years. In this video, we look at Michael Jackson’s complete style evolution, era by era, and revisit the iconic outfits, hairstyles and visual changes that helped define one of music's most influential stars.