9 - MICHAEL JACKSON

MICHAEL JACKSON White V-neck T-shirt from the Dangerous World Tour, likely worn during the “Billie Jean” performance in Paris in 1992 Found at the Plaza Athénée after Michael Jackson’s stay there following his concert in Vincennes Jockey model – Made in the USA White V-neck T-shirt that belonged to Michael Jackson, found in the room he occupied at the Plaza Athénée in Paris, according to the testimony of its owner. At the time, the owner worked in the hotel’s technical department. His employment at the Plaza Athénée between 1989 and 2017 is confirmed by an employment certificate issued by the hotel, which will be provided to the owner. He states that he retrieved the T-shirt after Michael Jackson’s departure, during his stay in Paris for the concert held in Vincennes in September 1992. The garment is a Jockey Classic model, made of white cotton and manufactured in the United States. Its cut—with a V-neck and short sleeves—is the same style as the T-shirts Michael Jackson wore during “Billie Jean” on the Dangerous World Tour. In Vincennes, that song was part of the concert set list. This comparison is all the more interesting given that the garment shows significant signs of wear. According to its owner, it has never been washed since it was acquired. Large, old sweat stains are still visible under the arms and on the upper body, as well as various signs of wear and soiling. Based on current research, no sufficiently distinctive details have yet allowed for a formal photomatching comparison with known images from the Vincennes concert. The date, the T-shirt model, the circumstances of its recovery, and its condition are nevertheless consistent with the clothing worn by Michael Jackson during that period, particularly during his performance of “Billie Jean.” The owner also kept several items recovered from the bedroom, including a letter addressed to Michael Jackson. He further stated that he had collected a few strands of hair from the bathroom—which he has kept separately ever since—and that these were found on the T-shirt. Jockey Classic White V-neck T-shirt 100% cotton Made in the USA Circa 1992 Significant signs of wear and sweat stains, yellowing, and old stains