Michael Bush, the costume designer who dressed legendary entertainer, Michael Jackson, for 25 years talked to So Booking Cool about his book, The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson. The book was published by Insight Editions, a publisher that specializes in quality illustrated books that tribute cultural milestones in entertainment, history, and the arts–which is exactly what King of Style offers. Whether you are an avid Jackson fan or a casual one, an aspiring designer or stylist, fashion aficionado, and/or a pop culture enthusiast, this title is definitely for you.
Listen to part one of our exclusive interview with the humble Bush to learn how King of Style came about, how he worked as a team with the late Dennis Tompkins to create Jackson’s iconic fashions (including the “Smooth Criminal” lean-in shoes) the response Bush receives from other artists about his designs, and, of course, how it was working with and for the Gloved One, and more!