'Cuz This Is Thriller

It's close to midnight, and something evil really is lurking in the dark. Only, instead of dancing zombies, it's the resurgence of some very Thriller-esque jackets. A note to designers: Mixing red and black is tricky enough, but you are treading on thin ice (given global familiarity with Michael Jackson's signature 80's jacket) when you apply it to outwear. My advice? If you're going to use this color combo, avoid boxy shoulders, popped collars, shiny materials, V-shaped designs, and/or the excessive use of zippers. Otherwise, you might find your creations moon walking off into the night wearing penny loafers and a glitter glove.

Red Leather Jacket by Pinko at yoox.com

Red & Black Winter Coat by Angel at yoox.com

Mason Marin Margiela, 2008

Red Leather Jacket by Timot

Tim, WiSkate.com & singer Chris Brown, 2008