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Bob Mackie: Media

The extravagant designer dressed Marilyn, Elton, and Cher

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The one and only
Bob Mackie's bedazzling designs have been worn by such classic and contemporary artists...
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Cher and Bob Mackie
Cher and designer Bob Mackie attending a Diana Vreeland charity event in 1985. Cher...
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A memorable night
Actress Marilyn Monroe appearing at a reception wearing a dress sketched by Bob Mackie...
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Supreme
The Supremes (from left Cindy Birdsong, Diana Ross, and Mary Wilson) performing on...
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Ready to take flight
Tina Turner sporting a winged Bob Mackie designed-dress in the 1970s.
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Barely there
Cher wearing a minimalist and maximalist Bob Mackie dress to the 1986 Oscar Awards
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Flamboyant and fabulous
Elton John performing a concert in 1986 wearing a costume designed by Bob Mackie.
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Pink onstage
Pink performing at the 2010 Grammy Awards in a Bob Mackie-designed costume.
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Miley Cyrus at the Grammys
Miley Cyrus performing in a Bob Mackie-designed gown at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
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Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Swift's 2025 album features the artist wearing a vintage Bob Mackie creation....
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Classic Carol Burnett
Comedian Carol Burnett wearing a Bob Mackie-designed “curtain dress” in a sketch...
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