Michael Jackson’s legacy is more than a commercial asset. It is an important part of music and cultural history, and the Michael Jackson Estate has a responsibility to protect it.

With Julien’s Auctions’ Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy sale scheduled for December 7–8, 2026, historically significant pieces connected to defining moments in Michael’s career are once again being offered to private collectors.

We believe the following items deserve to be preserved for future generations:

1- 1983 Motown 25 Stage-Worn Rhinestone Glove
2- 1983 Motown 25 Moonwalk Loafers
3-1982 Thriller Music Video-Worn Red and Black Leather Jacket
4-1982 Thriller Music Video-Worn Florsheim Loafers
5-Bad Tour Stage-Worn Embellished Thriller Jacket
6-They Don’t Care About Us Music Video-Worn T-Shirts and Vest
7-1988 Moonwalker Smooth Criminal Music Sequence-Worn Pinstripe Suit
8-Nelson Mandela’s 78th Birthday Celebration Jacket (1996)
9-Men in Black II Film-Worn Suit (2002)
10-You Rock My World Music Video-Worn Suit (2001)

We want to be clear: our concern is not limited to these particular items, nor are we demanding that every belonging connected to Michael be withdrawn from sale. We expect the Estate to take an active role in identifying and preserving items of exceptional historical and cultural significance. These pieces should not simply disappear into private collections and become inaccessible to the public.

Our demands extend beyond this auction.

We demand:

Transparency: Clear information about the provenance, authenticity and ownership history of Michael’s belongings, together with a proper account of the Estate’s own collection.

Answers about the Bush collection: A clear explanation of the status of the costumes Michael Bush said he would gift to the Estate in 2012.

The promised museum: A concrete update and a clear plan for the permanent, publicly accessible Michael Jackson museum or exhibition previously discussed by the Estate.

Accountability: Direct answers to longstanding concerns raised by fans and meaningful action to address them.

Michael Jackson’s fans have played an essential role in keeping his music, influence and legacy alive across generations. We are not asking for special treatment. We are demanding accountability from the institution entrusted with his legacy.

The Estate must do more than manage Michael Jackson’s commercial interests. It must actively protect his historical and cultural legacy, preserve the pieces that represent defining moments in his career, and make that legacy accessible to future generations.

Sign this petition and join us in demanding transparency, accountability and meaningful action from the Michael Jackson Estate.