1980s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded & Sequin Dress w Pink & Red Surprise Underskirt designer-maurice I love how the upper

I love how the upper shoulders and bodice are left as just the silk chiffon and how this is even carried over onto each sleeve

A piped fabric tie belt in a matching silk cinches in the waist

That outer layer is covered with hand applied

one by one

1980s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded & Sequin Dress w Pink & Red Surprise Underskirt designer-maurice I love how the upperBob Mackie was best known for dressing Cher. He had a love of opulence and bead work, both of which he incorporates heavily into the best of his designs. He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis prior to working as a costume designer and co designing with Ray Aghayan. That led to his incredible journey in designing for stars like Cher and Diana Ross for many years. In many ways his creations defined their careers and that entire era of Hollywood