Thriller Jacket and Iconic Glove Set for Record‑Shattering Auction Michael Jackson's black‑red Thriller jacket and the moonwalk glove are headed to Julien's December auction, expected to fetch over ten million dollars and reaffirm the colossal treasure trove of pop cultural relics The black and red calf‑leather jacket that Michael Jackson wore in the 1983 Thriller video has finally returned to the auction tables of Julien's in Los Angeles for a December sale that experts say could command upwards of ten million dollars. The garment, a piece of pop‑music history that has long captivated collectors, is expected to eclipse the current record for a music memorabilia item - the $14.55million price paid for David Gilmour's Black Strat guitar earlier this year. With its signature silver buckles, red silk lining, trapunto‑stitched collar and wing‑shaped shoulders, the jacket demonstrates a design philosophy that celebrated Jackson's physique and foreshadowed the iconic V‑shape that now defines his silhouette.Thriller Jacket Details and ProvenanceInside the jacket bears a Marc Laurent Paris label, a reminder of the fashion house that contributed to the look that defined a generation. While one version of the jacket was deliberately shredded for the zombie‑feature scenes in the video, this particular copy remains pristine and is the only one Jackson wore during the non‑zombie portions of the shoot. The jacket, conceived by costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis, was signed by the star himself.The lining carries a handwritten note saying To Bush and Dennis All My Love Michael Jackson, while the sleeve bears Love Michael Jackson - a personal touch that underscores the close working relationship between the artist and his costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush. The pair later created increasingly elaborate versions for future tours, culminating in a glow‑in‑the‑dark flashing design that lit up stadiums in the late 1980s. The sale is not only a one‑off for the Thriller jacket.Julien's also plans to sell a pair of Florsheim loafers that the King of Pop worn during the video, with a price range estimated between thirty and fifty thousand dollars. In addition, a glove that he famously wore during the "Billie Jean" performance at the Motown 25 television special, where he introduced the moonwalk to a global audience, is being offered for the first time since it fetched a record $430,000 in 2009.Iconic Gloves and Auction HistoryThe glove, described by auction house executives as the "Holy Grail" of Jackson memorabilia, has a storied provenance that dates back to its purchase by Hong Kong businessman Hoffman Ma when it first appeared at Julien's. The Thriller jacket itself sold for $1.8 million in 2011, cementing its status as a hot item in the collector's market. The cultural significance of Thriller extends far beyond the jacket.The single, coupled with its short film, helped usher in a new era for music videos, turning them into short‑form cinema that set the stage for decades of storytelling in pop culture. The accompanying album, also called Thriller, went on to win eight Grammy awards in 1984 and remains one of the best‑selling records of all time. In 2009 the video was selected for permanent preservation by the U.S. Library of Congress, the only music video ever granted that honor.As Julien's prepares to reopen the auction with these artifacts, head of the auction house Martin Nolan emphasized the privilege of offering items that captured pivotal moments in pop‑culture history, explaining that the Thriller jacket and the Motown 25 glove together represent pieces that changed the trajectory of music and dance forever. Will collectors pay the asking price for such iconic relics?Upcoming Auction Preview and InvestmentThe auction's upcoming activities, including a pre‑auction preview that will showcase the glove's rhinestone‑studded details and the jacket's immaculate condition, have already sparked conversations among fans and investors alike. For those willing to invest in a tangible piece of the King of Pop's legacy, the opportunity to own a garment that cost an entire industry collectively a fortune will undoubtedly be irresistible, even if the final hammer price remains to be seen.The thrill of potential record‑setting bids combined with the enchantment of owning a relic that was worn during one of the most beloved music videos of the twentieth century guarantees that these auction items will be closely monitored both by press and collectors worldwide. The possible sale of the Thriller jacket for ten million dollars would mark a new milestone in the valuation of music memorabilia and underline the enduring impact that a single piece of clothing can have on a global cultural landscape.