Friend of the blog, Sir Keith Holman, attended the “Remember The Time” event in honor of Michael Jackson’s 15th anniversary.
The Interior of the event was designed like the “Remember The Time” music video set. A talented MJ impersonator performed at the Grand Premier Banquet Hall in Gardena, California on June 23.
Sir Keith was asked to speak at the event and he humbly obliged. As you know, Keith designed some of the costumes worn by Michael and the Jackson 5 on stage during their many concerts and appearances.
The event was attended by Cherilyn Lee, a registered nurse who worked for Michael Jackson in his final years. She famously quit after she refused to give Michael the IV sedative Propofol.
Also attending the event were Michael’s cousin, Jon Jon Harreld (pictured right), of R&B group TROOP; LaToya Jackson, and more.
Sir Keith Holman has established a legacy as a trailblazer in the fashion world. He was mentored by iconic designer Bill Whitten. Sir Keith Holman’s name is associated with household names such as Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, Juan Gabriel, the Supremes, the Pointer Sisters, and many more.
He worked with the late Mary Wilson on her coffee table book, “Supreme Glamor”. He also designed costumes for the Supremes, as well as the $3 million diamond and gold turban for one of Elizabeth Taylor’s weddings.
Sir Keith Holman has designed many turbans for Zsa Zsa Gabor including one for her 99th birthday. He has created designs for award shows and he has a collection of Hip-Hop fashions that are on display in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.
He collaborated with the late Mary Wilson, original member of the famous Supremes to produce a fashion exhibition of his designs for the Supremes, Michael Jackson, Pointer Sisters and many more held at the Edward Lowell fur design house in Beverly Hills.
The event was attended by familiar names such as First Lady of Motown Claudette Robinson, Ola Ray co-star with Michael Jackson in “Thriller”, the late Bonnie Pointer, Karla Gordy-Bristol, Iris Gordy, Freda Payne, Sherrie Payne, Motown hit songwriter Janie Bradford, Latoya “Laja” Jackson, the late Audrey “Angel” Sherborne, “Little” Richard’s “spitfire” girlfriend as described in his autobiography, Bonnie Pointer, Marvin Gaye Jr., Carmelita Pittman, realtor Anolan Dragitsch, Marilyn Monroe tribute artist Kassandra Carrol and many more known personalities.
Photos courtesy of Sir Keith Holman
