Ooh, I love this thread! Particularly because I love both fashion and Michael and I've long thought the two go well together :yes:.
^As far as what comes first, well I think MJ's wearing some designer stuff now as a nod to being the muse for some of the latest trends. He's always had unique style so I don't think he really cares about what's in fashion at the moment. That being said, I believe his designers - like Michael Bush - has said they they sit down with him and look over fashion magazines from around the world and MJ says what he likes and they form ideas. Maybe living in L.A. has rubbed off a little on Mike so he's sees the current trends more daily too. I actually have some related articles that I've been meaning to scan in... Maybe I'll come back later and do that =).
I gotta say, I just love that MJ's wearing stuff from the women's lines no less. Dude can seriously pull off most anything :laugh:.