Cher's Style Inspires Summer Fashion Manifesto
A writer recounts thrifting finds from Bucharest to New York, including Bob Mackie pants from Cure Thrift Shop. Cher's 1986 Oscars look and her quote to The New York Times in 2013 about camp and authenticity are cited. The author, a fat person, rejects advice to wear neutrals and embraces sequins, rhinestones, and vintage lamé. Cher's relationship with Alexander "AE" Edwards is mentioned as inspiring refusal to compromise. The piece ends with a birthday wish for Cher and hopes for gold halter tops and Bob Mackie vibes.
Key facts
- Writer thrifted in Bucharest, Siena, Rome, Brasov, and New York.
- Found Bob Mackie cigarette pants for $60 at Cure Thrift Shop, East Village.
- Cher wore a Bob Mackie look at the 1986 Oscars.
- Cher told The New York Times in 2013: 'Camp is in the eye of the beholder.'
- Cher is in a relationship with Alexander 'AE' Edwards.
- Author identifies as fat and rejects style advice to wear neutrals.
- Piece published on Vogue.com.
- Cher's birthday is being celebrated.
Entities
Artists
- Cher
- Bob Mackie
- Alexander "AE" Edwards
Institutions
- The New York Times
- Vogue
- Cure Thrift Shop
- Twice Vintage Shop
Locations
- Bucharest
- Romania
- Siena
- Italy
- Rome
- Brasov
- New York
- East Village