Bob Mackie / Ray Aghayan Evening Skirt Set Ensemble in Purple Size Small
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bob Mackie / Ray Aghayan for Bonwit Teller ensemble includes three pieces in purple hues. The
Bob Mackie / Ray Aghayan Evening Skirt Set Ensemble in Purple Size Small
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bob Mackie / Ray Aghayan for Bonwit Teller ensemble includes three pieces in purple hues. The
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1970s Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan Aqua Blue Dot Organza Maxi Dress w Puff Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in Portland, OR
be worn on or off shoulder and it is simply stunning in person! The Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan label is
1990's Bob Mackie Pale Pink Heavily-Beaded Silk Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and totally timeless Bob Mackie pale blush-pink silk beaded hourglass gown dating
1990's Bob Mackie Fully Beaded Floral Motif Strapless Bustier High-Slit Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon
1984 Bob Mackie Documented Runway Fully Beaded Red Silk High-Low Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for the divas who would make him a
Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan Beaded Chiffon Gown
Located in New York, NY
Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan , also known as Bob and Ray were a design duo who worked a lot in
Bob Mackie Halter Dress and Feather Trim Evening Jacket 2pc Set Vintage 70s Rare
By Bob Mackie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Bob Mackie x Ray Aghayan 2-piece halter evening gown with matching
BOB MACKIE RAY AGHAYAN Chiffon Peasant Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Austin, TX
1960's - 1970's Bob Mackie brown chiffon peasant gown. 33" bust, 23 1/2" waist, 28 1/2" sleeve, 59
Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan Red Jersey Maxi Dress with Colorblocked Sleeve Cuff
Located in Studio City, CA
Bob Mackie & Ray Aghayan red jersey maxi dress with one sleeve and cuff in black and purple. Dress
Bob Mackie Peach Chiffon Gown with Silver Beading, Circa 1970's
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a peach chiffon evening gown with beading by Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan, from the 1970's
Bob Mackie & Ray Aghayan Chevron Striped Halter Maxi Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Mackie & Aghayan pink, fuchsia, red, orange and white chevron stripe halter gown with an
Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan Peach Chiffon Layered Dress Cape Shawl
By Bob Mackie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bob Mackie quickly rose to success after being discovered by costuming icon Edith Head while
Vintage 1969 Bob Mackie /Bob Aghayan Pleated Gown With Cape
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this gown was a collaborative effort between Bob Mackie, Ray Aghayan, and Elizabeth Courtney for the
1984 Ray Aghayan for Barbra Streisand Custom Klimt Beaded Gold Lame Dress
By Ray Aghayan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and life partner to Bob Mackie, who started his career as Aghayan's assistant. Though his partner
1970s Amazing Bob Mackie Beaded Maxi
By Bob Mackie
Located in Rockwood, ON
its label but is from the same client as the other Bob Mackie for Ray Aghayan amd was purchased at the
1970s Sequin Bird Bob Mackie Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a very rare and early Bob Mackie piece that precedes his own label and was produced in
Incredible 1970s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded Silk Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Rockwood, ON
This stunning and rare gown was designed by Bob Mackie. Mackie was best known for dressing Cher
Vintage 1989 Bob Mackie Couture Beaded Velvet and Fox-Fur Hooded Hourglass Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely breathtaking Bob Mackie couture beaded velvet hooded hourglass gown designed for the
1970's Bob Mackie Pink Pleated Silk-Chiffon Goddess Backless Maxi Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
Vintage 1978 Bob Mackie for Mitzi Gaynor Documented Sequin Feather Dance Costume
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
her best dance moves in this showstopper! While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began
1990 Bob Mackie Couture Ivory Grapevines Beaded Sheer-Net Silk Hourglass Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic Bob Mackie hourglass show-stopper dating back to 1990 when he created a collection dedicated
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Couture Lightning Bolt Black & Red Beaded Fringe Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for the divas who would
Vintage 1979 Bob Mackie Couture Metallic Ivory Gold Sari-Silk Strapless Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
Vintage 1984 Bob Mackie Documented Ivory Beaded Silk One-Shoulder Goddess Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and highly coveted Bob Mackie heavily beaded trompe l'oeil ivory silk goddess
Vintage 1990 Bob Mackie Red Grapevines Beaded Silk Strapless Hourglass Slit Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began
1969 Bob Mackie Couture Documented Beaded Nude-Illusion Pleated Silk Cape Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important and ultra glamourous 'Elizabeth the First' Bob Mackie debut label sheer black beaded
Vintage 1970's Bob Mackie Black Pleated Silk & Ostrich-Feathers Dress w/ Tags
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
1970's Bob Mackie Ivory-White Beaded Silk-Chiffon Halter Illusion Gown & Jacket
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
1990's Bob Mackie Beaded Graphic Black Gold Knit Turtleneck Flaired Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
Vintage 1970's Bob Mackie Couture Pink Beaded Strapless Hourglass High-Slit Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
1998 Bob Mackie Couture Pink Satin Gown Worn by Julia Louis-Dreyfus for Emmys
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for the divas who would make him a
1985 Bob Mackie Beaded Embroidered Unicorn Novelty Red Silk Surrealist Jacket
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
1960s Mackie-Aghayan Black Crepe Pleated Dress with Rhinestone Belt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous black wool crepe dress from Bob Mackie & Ray Aghayan for Elizabeth the First. Dress has
1977 Bob Mackie Couture Beaded Sequin Red-Poppies Black Silk Jersey Plunge Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie/Ray Aghayan designer gown is in excellent condition with no rips, stains or holes
1970's Bob Mackie Couture Pink-Ombre Silk Strapless Plunge Goddess Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
Incredible 1970s Bob Mackie Hand Applied Bead & Sequin Silk 'Orchid' Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Rockwood, ON
This stunning and rare gown was designed by Bob Mackie. Mackie was best known for dressing Cher and
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Couture Lightning Bolt Black & Red Beaded Fringe Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for the divas who would
1991 Bob Mackie Couture Documented Teal Black Beaded Flapper Fringe Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
artist, working for both Edith Head and Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon
1970's Bob Mackie Beaded Black Crepe Illusion Cut-Out Backless Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
1970's Bob Mackie Pale-Yellow Beaded Silk-Jersey Plunge Hourglass Goddess Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for
Vintage 1970's Bob Mackie Beaded Ivory Silk One-Shoulder Grecian Goddess Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Louis. While working with designer Ray Aghayan, Mackie soon began creating evening clothing for the
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
$2,995
Size: 42 ( US 8 / 10 )
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
$2,450
Size: 42 / US 6
1990s Dolce & Gabbana D&G Black Plunging Sexy Beaded Sleeveless Vintage 90s Gown
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
By Jill Richards, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel, with tiered skirt, and bow in the back. Tulle layers over the silk bodice. Pouf skirt,...
Vintage Red Givenchy One Shoulder Ruffle Silk Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Givenchy Red Silk organza ruffle one shoulder dress. Perfect cocktail dress. Dress has double zipper ( inside) Measurement: Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 26.5 inches/ Hip: 34 inches/ ...
Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a square neckline, short sleeves, self belted waist, an off-center bow at the bust, d...
1990s Silver Grey Mirrored Sequins Size 6 Strapless Silk Vintage Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s silver gray silk mirrored sequin couture strapless evening dress / gown! Features a fitted boned bodice, with a hidden zipper up the back and hook-and-eye clo...
Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Cut outs
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning brilliant yellow green silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline. The upper chest, upper back and ...
New Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Silk Black Corset Belt Cocktail Dress It.38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Corset Belt Cocktail Dress F/W 2003 Collection Italian size -38 Stretch Silk, Detachable Corset Belt, Back Zip Closure. Made in Italy. New without tag.
Ceil Chapman Black Cocktail Dress with Draped Detail Size Small
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk. The dress features a drape detail at the waist and shawl style draping at the upper back. There is an interior foundatio...
1980s Christian Dior Black Fine Wool Tuxedo Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s black fine wool Christian Dior cocktail dress. The dress looks like a double breasted tuxedo jacket and pencil skirt ensemble from the front, and a dress from the back. Deep cu...
RUDI GERNREICH Harmon Knitwear c.1960's 2pc Raised Knit Stripe Sweater Skirt Set
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Thiensville, WI
RUDI GERNREICH Harmon Knitwear c.1960's 2pc Raised Knit Solid / Stripe Sweater Skirt Set Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Rudi Gernreich for Harmon Knitwear Designer: Rudi Gernreich Style: ...
Yves Saint Laurent Black Cocktail Gown with Sequin Smocked Waist Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress is composed of a black crepe and features a smocked waistline with iridescent navy sequins. The sleeves are a drape style and there are gathers...
Vintage Bob Mackie dresses are a fashion favorite, and with good reason. The legendary Monterey, California–born fashion designer has accrued an enviable list of awards that speak to his unparalleled influence on costumes for screen and theatrical performances: Mackie has nine Emmy awards to his name, a Tony award, a CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, three Academy Award nominations and more.
As a child, Bob Mackie was enamored of Portuguese-born Brazilian dancer and actress Carmen Miranda. The love of film shared by his sister and mother proved contagious for Mackie, and he marveled at the richness and beauty he found in ballet. He wasn’t interested in fashion so much as he was in entertainment and went on to, fortunately, find work in television during the 1960s, specifically in programming that seemed to encompass all of what he’d grown to love about the arts.
As a fashion sketch artist, Mackie collaborated with Hollywood’s greatest costume designers, working with the legendary Edith Head at Paramount Studios as soon as he’d finished school. From there, he secured work with French-born, Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis, sketching the iconic Louis dress worn by Marilyn Monroe when she sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy in 1962.
Mackie would spend most of his career as a costume designer, creating iconic pieces like the Gone With the Wind parody costume (currently in the Smithsonian) for The Carol Burnett Show — where he worked for more than a decade — and campy, opulent dresses for The Cher Show on Broadway, for which he won the Tony award (he also designed bedazzled stage costumes for Sonny and Cher's 1976–77 run at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe). But he had a considerable influence on mainstream fashion as well.
The figure-hugging, feathered and fringed gowns and cocktail dresses Mackie created were worn by stars like Cher and Diana Ross on the red carpet and concert tours. Similar designs of his — dazzling evening dresses of black or vibrant red silk, some beaded with rhinestones or embellished with ostrich feathers or navy blue sequins — made their way into his mainstream fashion collection. His ready-to-wear line debuted in 1982.
Bob Mackie has always said that his clothing was “for the woman who is not afraid to be noticed,” and any woman in one of his signature dresses would definitely turn heads. There is sparkle and an element of grandeur in his garments, whether they were crafted for singer Elton John, a universally renowned fashion icon in his own right, or the woman next door, donning one of Mackie’s spectacular creations and feeling like a movie star herself.
Shop vintage Bob Mackie day dresses, suits and more on 1stDibs.
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.