Designer Bob Mackie never felt bad about accentuating Cher’s body with his clothing. “Even at her most naked,” Mackie said of Cher in an interview, “she never looked vulgar.” The upcoming auction from the archive of Bob Mackie, offered by Julien’s Auctions, presents sketchings of the designs Mackie produced not only for Cher, but also Elton John, Barbra Streisand, and others.
Among the more revealing outfits Mackie produced for Cher was a two-piece for the 1975 Rock Awards. Available in this auction is a sketch of that outfit. Studs line the top’s two straps and the v-shaped opening of the bottom. The drawing is also hand-signed by Mackie. During the awards show, Cher was carried out on stage by four men to present an award for Rock Personality of the Year to Elton John.
Bob Mackie also produced costumes for Elton John with themes ranging from Donald Duck to the devil. A 1975 sketch of the singer in both a fringed outfit and a beaded jumpsuit is highlighted in this auction. In the 70s and 80s, Elton John asked Mackie to produce hats to match his costumes. In this resulting drawing, a purple-feathered hat accompanies the fringed top and bell-bottom pants. Other featured items include a sketch of the outfit Cher wore in the first musical number of her self-titled CBS television program. In the show’s opening moments, Cher unwraps a white feather boa to reveal the top seen on the right-hand side of the sketch. Register to bid and view each lot on the Julien’s Auctions website.
Lot Categories:
Bob Mackie (15)# of Lots:
15Price Range:
$800 - $2,000Interesting lots include:
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Cher 1975 Rock Awards Bob Mackie Costume Sketch | Estimate: | |
Cher Bob Mackie Costume Sketch For Cher Show | Estimate: | |
Half Breed Bob Mackie Costume Sketch | Estimate: |
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