Evening set
Designer
Bob Mackie
(born 1939)
c. 1989
Silk crepe, rayon, and glass stones
Gift of Sheila Cornstein
Object number2014.61.3
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.
DescriptionBlack evening set; strapless short dress and bolero jacket in silk crepe with scalloped rows of rayon fringe and multicolor glass stone studsExhibitions