From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter – Bob Mackie’s designs in pictures

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A history of Bob Mackie’s designs: in pictures

ByHarry Sekulich
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Iconic fashion designer Bob Mackie, who has died aged 87, spent his career styling the biggest stars in his signature bedazzled, feathered and beaded couture.

From old Hollywood’s Marilyn Monroe to adorning singer Sabrina Carpenter in a pearly dress reminiscent of the 90s, Mackie’s ensembles felt new and exciting – even when they recalled a bygone age.

Here are some of his greatest designs.

Steven E. Smith, brother-in-law of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, visiting with actress Marilyn Monroe during reception at the residence of Arthur B. Krim and Dr. Mathilde Krim, New York City, New York, USA, Cecil Stoughton, White House Photographs,, May 19, 1962.Image source, Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Bob Mackie stands next to Elton John, pointing at a sketch of the bejewelled baseball uniform he designed in 1975.Image source, Mirrorpix via Getty Images
Cher in a cocktail length bugle-beaded dress, 1978.Image source, Getty Images
Charo dances in a short gold dress against a deep blue backdrop.Image source, Getty Images
Tina Turner wears a glittery gold dress performing on stage with a backing dancer, who wears white.Image source, Redferns/Getty Images
Fashion designer Bob Mackie and singer/actress Cher attend The Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute Gala Exhibition of "Costumes of Royal India" on December 9, 1985 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.Image source, Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Madonna wears a jewel-studded strapless gown at the Academy Awards, 1991, accented by a snowy fur stole.Image source, Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Diana Ross on the red carpet at the 20th CFDA American Fashion Awards in 2001, arm-in-arm with Bob Mackie. She wears a long blue dress and carries a sapphire feather boa.Image source, WireImage/Getty Images
Beyoncé in Mackie, 2005.Image source, CBS via Getty Images
Miley Cyrus lit up the stage wearing a vintage Bob Mackie minidress for her 2023 New Years TV specialImage source, Vijat Mohindra/NBC via Getty Images
Zendaya, 2024.Image source, Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV Awards in 2024.Image source, Getty Images
Miley Cyrus at the Grammy Awards in 2024Image source, Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Designer Bob Mackie poses for a portrait in his studio in September, 1990. New York City.Image source, Penske Media via Getty Images

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