Pop Culture Under the Hammer: Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Leather Jacket to Be Auctioned

TVS News AI, editorially supervised, presents Pop Culture Under the Hammer: Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Leather Jacket to Be Auctioned.

In December, a piece of pop history is likely to change hands: the leather jacket Michael Jackson wore in his 1983 'Thriller' video is going under the hammer. According to matching reports from 'Stern Panorama' and 'Zeit', a record price is expected at the auction.

For you, that means: if you're looking for an exceptional collector's item with a direct connection to Jackson's 'Thriller' video, you should keep an eye on the auction. Exactly how high the hammer will ultimately fall, however, remains to be seen.

What the reports have revealed so far — and what they haven't

What's confirmed: the jacket comes from the 1983 'Thriller' shoot, it will be auctioned in December, and expectations for the proceeds are high. However, concrete estimated prices, the responsible auction house, and the exact date in December are not mentioned in the available reports. The reports are also silent on the condition of the item or its provenance.