#7397 • Jackson 5 Bill Whitten Stage Worn (5) Costumes

Part of Collection of the de Medici Royal Family (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $65,000-$75,000 Jackson 5 Bill Whitten Stage/Album Cover Worn Costumes W/(2) Vinyl Albums, (2) CDs, Photographs & Previous Auction Invoice - These spectacular Jackson 5 costumes were designed by legendary designer Bill Whitten. The lot includes (5) stage worn jumpsuits made of orange, gold, rust and black fabric with gingerbread man patterned lining. These costumes were worn by The Jacksons from 1976-1977 during the time from which they were transitioning from The Jackson 5 to The Jacksons. The costumes were also worn on several photoshoots, and are pictured on the cover of the CD "The Jackson Five Featuring Michael Jackson" from the 1982 Music for Pleasure series by Rainbow Records, and also on the cover of "The Jackson 5 Featuring Michael Jackson" picture disc by MasterTone Multimedia circa 1996. Both of those CDs will be included with this lot, along with a rare copy of "The Jacksons Keep on Dancing" Special Disco vinyl, The Jacksons "Dreamer/Good Times" vinyl and (2) photographs of the brothers wearing the costumes. Each outfit has slightly different decoration including rhinestones, beading, applied fabric, gold thread, tassels or velvet. One of the costumes is marked with a label which reads "Bill Whitten's Workroom 27". The costumes have been restored, and the restoration was overseen by a former Bill Whitten employee. These costumes were sold in a previous auction, and will come with a copy of the previous sales receipt, lot card and catalog pages. Michael Jackson memorabilia is some of the most collectible celebrity memorabilia in the world, and pieces attributed to Bill Whitten can be considered at the top of the tier due to the rarity and quality of the items. This is a rare, complete set of Jackson 5 stage costumes. Please view all photos for complete condition of each piece.