Michael Jackson’s friend ‘knew the real reason’ he wore single white glove on right hand
Michael Jackson’s iconic single white glove, which became one of his signature accessories, was reportedly created to camouflage signs of his skin condition, vitiligo, according to late actor Cicely Tyson. In a 2009 interview, Tyson shared that she had the same fashion designer as Jackson in the 1980s, and the designer revealed they were creating the glove for him. The glove was meant to conceal the effects of vitiligo, a condition where the skin loses its pigment, which first appeared on Jackson’s hand.
Jackson publicly spoke about his vitiligo in a 1993 interview with Oprah Winfrey, addressing rumors that he was bleaching his skin. He expressed frustration over the speculation, stating that the disorder was beyond his control and that it caused him emotional pain. He also mentioned that he used makeup to manage the blotchiness caused by the condition.
The white glove, first worn in 1983, became a symbol of his unique style, with Jackson once saying he thought wearing two gloves would be “too ordinary.” Tyson’s revelation provided insight into the personal and practical reasons behind the iconic accessory
