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(16-4-2008) Indian fashion designer Abdul Halder (26) said in an interview that he once was asked to design some costumes for Michael Jackson.

He said that in 2002 he was asked to design the Indian maharaja look for a music video. However, it couldn't be used because of September 11, 2001.

"Michael wanted to use the look of our maharajas for his music video. But since it matched the way Afghans dress and would have created a controversy he changed the concept."

Recounting the experience of working with Michael Jackson, Halder said:

"His pianist introduced me to Michael. He is a gentlemen...very soft-spoken and extremely easy to work with.

He likes bright colours like yellow, fuchsias, reds and blues. To look different from everyone he wanted me to create unconventional designs and induce curves in men's wear. He loves to be the centre of attraction.

To my amazement, he would wear an outfit only once and never repeat it. Contrary to common perception he is a teetotaller and a vegetarian. He has visited India and told me that he likes the country a lot. We had sent him bindis, bangles and brocades as a token of appreciation and he was extremely happy."

Source: News Post India
 
Justice! said:
(16-4-2008) Indian fashion designer Abdul Halder (26) said in an interview that he once was asked to design some costumes for Michael Jackson.

He said that in 2002 he was asked to design the Indian maharaja look for a music video. However, it couldn't be used because of September 11, 2001.

"Michael wanted to use the look of our maharajas for his music video. But since it matched the way Afghans dress and would have created a controversy he changed the concept."

Recounting the experience of working with Michael Jackson, Halder said:

"His pianist introduced me to Michael. He is a gentlemen...very soft-spoken and extremely easy to work with.

He likes bright colours like yellow, fuchsias, reds and blues. To look different from everyone he wanted me to create unconventional designs and induce curves in men's wear. He loves to be the centre of attraction.

To my amazement, he would wear an outfit only once and never repeat it. Contrary to common perception he is a teetotaller and a vegetarian. He has visited India and told me that he likes the country a lot. We had sent him bindis, bangles and brocades as a token of appreciation and he was extremely happy."

Source: News Post India
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Well that's silly. I don't know what video this would've been for, but if MJ liked a concept like that originally, I would hope that he wouldn't change his mind about it because of Sept. 11th since the correlation there is hardly existent. Afghani & Indian style and dressing do not equal terrorist :blink: -_-, especially if he were going for bright colors and the more historical, traditional looks of a maharajah.
 
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To my amazement, he would wear an outfit only once and never repeat it. Contrary to common perception he is a teetotaller and a vegetarian
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errrr *coughsomeone hide the KFC and vodcacough* lol
 
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........cough... did someone mention Taco Bell...... innocent eyes....
 
vegi taco bell ? lol moonstreet did u get my text? t phone num?
 
yes I did, now we better get back on topic.... hides the white wine!!
 
Michael Jackson did not always drink. He was a teetotaler and a vegetarian. Sometimes old habits die hard.
Mj grew up in a family that did not drink alchohol. He was a member of a church that forbade drinking. It is quite possible that MJ may not drink in public gatherings or may only drink very seldomly. I never drank because of religious teachings, now I hardly drink at all even though I left the church a long time ago. My house is full of every type of alchohol, but I very seldom drink. As I say, old habits die hard.
 
I was wondering what a teetotaller was! :lol:

Anyway, KFC sure doesn't sound vegatarian to me. Mike aint not veggie.
 
AllTheLovelyFlowers said:
I was wondering what a teetotaller was! :lol:

Anyway, KFC sure doesn't sound vegatarian to me. Mike aint not veggie.
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:lol:Mike used to sneekout at night to eat when he claimed to be on fasting so I wouldn't be surprised if he was eating meat when he claimed to be a veggie. But I do believe that he was alchohol free. Neither Joe or Kathrine drank alchohol, consequently the children were non-drinkers too. Also it was against JW to drink. When you have such strick background, it is very difficult to stray too far from it. For the benefit of the people who are not too sure, a teetotaler, is a person who abstains from all alchoholic beverages.:D
 
Seeress said:
Well that's silly. I don't know what video this would've been for, but if MJ liked a concept like that originally, I would hope that he wouldn't change his mind about it because of Sept. 11th since the correlation there is hardly existent. Afghani & Indian style and dressing do not equal terrorist :blink: -_-, especially if he were going for bright colors and the more historical, traditional looks of a maharajah.
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Yeah but right after that time, anything even remotely RELATED to 9/11 was avoided. That's why YRMW was edited...there was going to be a big explosion and MJ edited out cuz of 9/11. Of course any explosion of a building doesnt EQUAL terrorist ATTACK...but i remember at that time, every one was EXTRA sensitive about stuff like that.
 
Wow...

Why would it be so hard to believe he doesn't always drink? Some of you make it sound as though he is fond of alcohol or KFC. I has to do with his religious upbringing as well, and it is not hard to imagine he has periods of times when he abstains from drinking alcohol or from eating meat. He has been a vegetarian (not a very strict one all the time, of course) since 1977. Just how he is still said to be eating herbs and health food and how he used to / or continues to sometimes fast. It's not hard to believe he's taking care of his body and soul.

Jeez.
 
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yeah i mean anyone ever heard of the word "OCCASIONALLY"? lol

occasionally he may drink. occasionally he may get some KFC or McDonalds or whatever. Doesn't make him a frequent drinker. I believe for the MOST PART he's a vegetarian. As in, most of the time, when he eats, it's not meat lol
 
Even in the interview with Jesse Jackson he still said he was into herbs mostly. Or in the 2007 Ebony interview, he still used the word "Jehovah", meaning, even though he may not be a strict adept of it, he still follows his religion. And abstaining from eating certain things, from drinking and stuff for periods of times is not at all hard to believe, what is more, it doesn't even have to do with religion, he is personally motivated and is very health conscious, or else he wouldn't have looked that fit and well up until his age.
 
no one said he was an alcoholic lol we know he loves his kfc etc and does drink. no big deal.we were just commenting on how the statement by the designer isnt exactly true as it was years ago
 
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and for those that dont know, he eats alot of Japanese food/susi which is fish. Twice during a visit in London he went to dinner in 2 different Japanese restaurants. and before you say how do I know this, cos I was there, outside both restaurants!

just because I love Michael with all my heart does not mean I believe everything he says, sometimes he can be "economical" with the truth, some people around here need to lighten up and take him off that "god like" pedistal you put him on, he makes mistakes just like everyone else!
 
moonstreet said:
and for those that dont know, he eats alot of Japanese food/susi which is fish. Twice during a visit in London he went to dinner in 2 different Japanese restaurants. and before you say how do I know this, cos I was there, outside both restaurants!

just because I love Michael with all my heart does not mean I believe everything he says, sometimes he can be "economical" with the truth, some people around here need to lighten up and take him off that "god like" pedistal you put him on, he makes mistakes just like everyone else!
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Chile you are so brave, he is human afterall.:eek::p
 
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I think he drinks occasionally, not daily, and eat meat in small percentage though... mostlly fish and chicken.

He's not a veggie but also not a great meat eater also. Maybe in that Indian visit Michael mostly served vegetables so the Indian guy draw the conclusion that he is a vegetarian, or maybe he served only some fish and that guy named him vegetarian inspite of. For some people not fully educatted in the matter those who eat only fish are also named vegetarians! lol

Overall I think Michael take care of his body and mind, well with exceptions, of course he is human and humans LOVE to have gooooood time on special occasions or when feeeeeeling happy! And eat junk from time to time, why not? :D
 
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I don't think Michael was ever making a public statement about his diet though. I think he genuinely was a vegetarian at the time when he said he was, but that was a long time ago and, as I undertand it, he eats very little food anyway, so a pure veggie diet was just not good for someone who expends so much energy. he was advised to eat some chicken, hence the KFC.
I also believe that MJ was a non-alchohol drinker at the earlier stages in his life, but you know something, If I had to go through what MJ has been through with the media and the pressure he is constantly under, something has to give way. How else could he survive. I am eternally grateful that he hasn't become wasted by alchohol or drugs, cause many who suffer less than he does have fallen prey to such things.
 
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