Today in 1940 the Legendary designer to the stars Bob Mackie was born in Moneterey Park California. Nicknamed "The Sultan of Sequins....The Rajah of Rhinestones..", Bob in his sparkling career has won to date, Seven Emmy Awards and has been nominated 29 times!!.He has been nominated for three Oscars for his designs on Diana Ross in "Lady Sings The Blues" in 1972. For Barbara Steisand in "Funny Lady" in 1975 and in 1981 for "Pennies from Heaven" with Bernadette Peters. His most famous collaboration is with Cher, as well as designing for her hit series "The Sonny & Cher Show", he has also designed for her elaborate stage shows including her current Caesar's residency in Las Vegas. Bob also designed for "The Carol Burnett Show". He has designed for almost all the Hollywood Legends, including special's featuring Raquel Welch, Diana Ross, Goldie Hawn, Ann Margret, Lynda Carter, Rosemary Clooney, and Mitzi Gaynor. Bob recently teamed up with Mitzi for her return to Broadway in "Razzle Dazzle". Apart from his Oscar nominated movies, he also designed movie costumes for Brooke Shields, Sally Field, Lauren Hutton and Pia Zadora. When Joan was launching her perfume, "Spectacular", she had Bob design 25 outfits all in pink for her tour, as the packaging was pink she wanted to reflect the same look! As well as his fashion empire, Bob also has various Fragrance lines and other quality merchandise. Here's to many more glittering years to a fashion icon.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB!!
Today in 1940 the Legendary designer to the stars Bob Mackie was born in Moneterey Park California. Nicknamed "The Sultan of Sequins....The Rajah of Rhinestones..", Bob in his sparkling career has won to date, Seven Emmy Awards and has been nominated 29 times!!.He has been nominated for three Oscars for his designs on Diana Ross in "Lady Sings The Blues" in 1972. For Barbara Steisand in "Funny Lady" in 1975 and in 1981 for "Pennies from Heaven" with Bernadette Peters. His most famous collaboration is with Cher, as well as designing for her hit series "The Sonny & Cher Show", he has also designed for her elaborate stage shows including her current Caesar's residency in Las Vegas. Bob also designed for "The Carol Burnett Show". He has designed for almost all the Hollywood Legends, including special's featuring Raquel Welch, Diana Ross, Goldie Hawn, Ann Margret, Lynda Carter, Rosemary Clooney, and Mitzi Gaynor. Bob recently teamed up with Mitzi for her return to Broadway in "Razzle Dazzle". Apart from his Oscar nominated movies, he also designed movie costumes for Brooke Shields, Sally Field, Lauren Hutton and Pia Zadora. When Joan was launching her perfume, "Spectacular", she had Bob design 25 outfits all in pink for her tour, as the packaging was pink she wanted to reflect the same look! As well as his fashion empire, Bob also has various Fragrance lines and other quality merchandise. Here's to many more glittering years to a fashion icon.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.