Michael Jackson children’s clothing line launched

A new line of Michael Jackson children’s clothing is launched at the Palladium nightclub in New York.

The launch shows the continued commercial expansion of Michael’s name beyond records, videos and touring. By 1986, licensing and merchandise are becoming a visible part of the wider Michael Jackson business machine.

For the site, the event belongs beside Pepsi, publishing, merchandise and licensing entries. It helps build the non-music business timeline around Michael, which becomes increasingly important through the late 1980s.