15 unforgettable Bob Mackie designs, from Cher to Taylor Swift
Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie, known for his iconic work with stars like Cher and Taylor Swift, has passed away at age 87. The article celebrates his six-decade career and his lasting influence on pop culture and red-carpet fashion.
Why it matters
Mackie was a foundational figure in costume design whose work defined the aesthetic of multiple generations of entertainers.
Bob Mackie and Cher were collaborators and friends for decades. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images Bob Mackie, the legendary designer, died on Monday. He was 87. Mackie dressed stars from every era, from Mitzi Gaynor to Sabrina Carpenter. His work with Cher, Dolly Parton , and Tina Turner is among his most beloved. "We're all born naked, and the rest is Bob Mackie," RuPaul once said of Bob Mackie, one of the most iconic costume and fashion designers of the last 60 years. Mackie, who died on September 14 at 87, created some of the most recognizable and timeless pieces in fashion history, dressing stars including Cher, Dolly Parton , Tina Turner, and Britney Spears. He also managed to stay relevant in seven different decades, from drawing the first sketch for Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday Mr.
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