Bob Mackie Costumes Hit Auction as The Cher Show Prepares for Broadway
Tomorrow in Los Angeles, Bob Mackie, a renowned Hollywood costume designer with a career spanning fifty years, will hold an auction featuring iconic outfits. Among the items are creations worn by Cher, Raquel Welch, Lauren Bacall, and Carol Burnett, as well as vibrant illustrations. Approaching his 80th birthday, Mackie began his journey as an assistant to Jean Louis, crafting the dress donned by Marilyn Monroe in 1962. Notably, he designed the 'naked' dress for Cher's Best Actress win for Moonstruck in 1988. His illustrious clientele includes Judy Garland, Elton John, and Tina Turner. The auction, organized by Julien's Auctions, aligns with Mackie's upcoming Broadway work on The Cher Show, debuting next month. He hopes to see his pieces go to dedicated collectors.
Key facts
- Bob Mackie's costume collection goes up for auction in Los Angeles tomorrow.
- The sale includes garments worn by Raquel Welch, Lauren Bacall, Carol Burnett, and Cher, plus colorful illustrations.
- Mackie assisted Jean Louis in creating the gown Marilyn Monroe wore to serenade President Kennedy in 1962.
- In 1988, Mackie designed Cher's sheer, jewel-encrusted 'naked' dress for her Best Actress Academy Award win for Moonstruck.
- Mackie is finishing work on The Cher Show, opening on Broadway next month.
- Mackie will turn 80 on his next birthday.
- His clients have included Tina Turner, Elton John, Judy Garland, Diana Ross, and Cher.
- The auction is conducted by Julien's Auctions.
Entities
Artists
- Bob Mackie
- Tina Turner
- Elton John
- Judy Garland
- Diana Ross
- Carol Burnett
- Cher
- Jean Louis
- Marilyn Monroe
- John F. Kennedy
- Raquel Welch
- Lauren Bacall
- Barbra Streisand
- Cate Blanchett
- Gene Kelly
- Ella Fitzgerald
- RuPaul
- Diana Vreeland
- Richard Avedon
- Sonny Bono
- Mae West
Institutions
- MGM
- Time magazine
- Vogue
- National Portrait Gallery
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Julien's Auctions
- The Cher Show
- RuPaul's Drag Race
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Broadway
- New York
- California
- Chicago
- Palm Springs