2014.61.3

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MinMax_17 Left to right 2000.108.1 (ensemble), 2004.49.4 (dress), 2011.18.10 (coat ensemble), 2014.61.3 (ensemble), 2018.12.40 (blue ensemble), 2018.12.23 (bag)

MinMax_41 Left to right 2000.108.1 (ensemble), 2004.49.4 (dress), 2011.18.10 (coat ensemble), 2014.61.3 (ensemble), 2018.12.40 (blue ensemble), 2018.12.23 (bag), 2008.77.1 (dress), 2017.1.1 (backpack), 2000.32.7 (ensemble), 2006.7.3 (suit), 97.36.3 (black gown), 2008.80.3 (coat), 2009.32.1 (dress), 2001.65.1 (dress wall)

Object: Evening set

Designer: Bob Mackie (born 1939)

Date: c. 1989

Medium: Silk crepe, rayon, and glass stones

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Sheila Cornstein

Object number: 2014.61.3

DescriptionBlack evening set; strapless short dress and bolero jacket in silk crepe with scalloped rows of rayon fringe and multicolor glass stone studs

Label Text:The figure revealing silhouette of this dress is accentuated by Bob Mackie’s use of brightly colored beading and scalloped layers of fringe that move with the wearer. Best known for his theatrical designs, Mackie began his career designing for entertainers such as Carol Burnette and Cher. His clothes combine wit, artistry, and flamboyance.

Exhibitions:

Minimalism / Maximalism: Fashion Extremes