Janet Jackson has shared a memorable fashion mishap from her past, one that occurred during a performance for Queen Elizabeth II.
In a candid conversation with British Vogue, the 58-year-old singer recounted an embarrassing incident involving her iconic Rhythm Nation 1814 outfit. Reflecting on her storied career and fashion choices, Jackson revisited the all-black ensemble she wore at her 1990 Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, designed by the renowned Bill Whitten.
The outfit, inspired by Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, featured a mockneck shirt adorned with silver plates. However, during a performance of “Rhythm Nation” for the Queen, Jackson experienced a wardrobe malfunction. “As soon as I squatted, my pants split right in my booty crack,” she revealed. “I couldn’t believe it happened. I felt the air and knew it had really happened.”
Jackson recounted her efforts to avoid facing the Queen during the performance, due to the unexpected split. “I just faced forward,” she said, recalling the challenge of some choreography that required her to turn around. Despite the mishap, she maintained her composure throughout the performance.
In her British Vogue interview, Jackson also discussed her current collaboration with designer Thom Browne, who dressed her for her recent North American tour. “I’m so happy he’s become a friend,” Jackson said of Browne. “He’s a true genius and he did this for me for tour. I think he made it him, but he also made it me.”
The sequin-covered jumpsuit Jackson wore on tour, designed to resemble a suit with a tie, is a perfect blend of both Jackson and Browne’s distinctive styles.