1980S Bob Mackie Electric Blue Strapless Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Mini Cockta
Located in New York, NY
1980S Bob Mackie Electric Blue Strapless Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
1980S Bob Mackie Electric Blue Strapless Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Mini Cockta
Located in New York, NY
1980S Bob Mackie Electric Blue Strapless Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
1980S BOB MACKIE Golden Orange Irridescent Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown With Matchi
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Golden Orange Irridescent Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown With Matching Shawl
1980S BOB MACKIE Style Black Hand Beaded Polyester Chiffon Long Sleeve Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Style Black Hand Beaded Polyester Chiffon Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Unavailable|$2,500
1980's Bob Mackie Beaded & Sequined Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage evening gown from Bob Mackie dates to the 1980's and is made of nude stretch netting that
Unavailable|$4,250
80-s Vintage Bob Mackie Black Beaded Bolero Dress US Size 10
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
80-s Bob Mackie Beaded Bolero Dress Beaded with sequins and glass beads. Turtleneck, zippers on
Unavailable|$3,200
Unique Bob Mackie Denim Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Birmingham, AL
One-of-a-kind Bob Mackie beaded denim dress, circa early-to-mid 1980s. Handmade in-house by
Unavailable|$6,300
Bob Mackie Mini Beaded Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Often called rajah of rhinestones, Bob Mackie makes terrific example of his moniker by creating
Unavailable|$6,845
BOB MACKIE Silver Beaded Dress Size Small
By Bob Mackie
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bob Mackie hand-sewn beaded bodice and rows of hanging beaded fringe in the skirt, high halter
Unavailable|$975
Bob Mackie Black Beaded Cowl Neck Blouse
By Bob Mackie
Located in Topanga, CA
Late 70's / early 80's Bob Mackie cowl neck, sleeveless black silk and pewter bugle bead blouse
Unavailable|$250
Bob Mackie vintage beaded corset cocktail dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
Designed at the heat of his career in 1980 stunning iconic Bob Mackie vintage beaded corset
Unavailable
Bob Mackie Nude Pearl and Bead Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Topanga, CA
said “A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed”. Mackie’s beaded, sequin encrusted
Unavailable|$1,200
1991 Bob Mackie Spanish Style Beaded Sun Bolero
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1991 Bob Mackie Spanish Style Beaded Sun Bolero
Unavailable|$595
1980s Bob Mackie Sequined Dress with Beaded Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cocktail dress from Bob Mackie dates to the 1980's and is made of black fabric that is
Unavailable|$595
80 Bob Mackie Strapless Beaded Empire Waist Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple and elegant Strapless gown by the beloved glam master Bob Mackie. Empired waisted with criss
Unavailable|$1,575
1980's Bob Mackie Fuschia Satin Beaded Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
ou’ve won the golden ticket with this 1980's Bob Mackie fuchsia satin and beaded evening dress. You
Unavailable|$4,850
BOB MACKIE Monte Carlo Bead Embellished Casino Motif Jacket SZ M
By Bob Mackie
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bob Mackie multi-color bead embellished Monte Carlo jacket with casino-themed images, sequin
Unavailable|$4,500
Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Beaded long Sleeve Gown 1980s Rare Unmistakable
By Bob Mackie
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is an incredible Bob Mackie rare full length long sleeve nude with navy purple beading. 1980s
Bob Mackie Boutique Dress Off Shoulders Beaded Black Cocktail Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a Bob Mackie Boutique black long evening gown with torso beading and 3/4 long sleeves off
Unavailable|$2,500
Bob Mackie Blue Sequin Feather Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Topanga, CA
Stunning Bob Mackie blue bead and blue iridescent sequin mini dress with blue ostrich and black
Vintage Bob Mackie Black Clear Rhinestone Bead & Fringe Trim Strapless Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Chicago, IL
rhinestone and bead embellishment at waist. Knotted fringe tassel trim from waist down skirt. Back zip
Unavailable|$600
Bob Mackie 1980's Pink Beaded Plunging Wrap Style Dress Size 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bob Mackie 1980's Pink Beaded Plunging Wrap Style Dress . This is from his Los Angeles produced
Bob Mackie for Lillie Rubin 1980s Black Beaded Evening Dress Size 4.
By Bob Mackie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bob Mackie for Lillie Rubin 1980s black beaded evening cocktail dress is a size 4. Ladies please
Bob Mackie Couture Multicolored Tribal Beaded Dress Feather Hem Vintage 1980's
By Bob Mackie
Located in US
Bob Mackie Couture vintage 1980's is featured in black crepe with multicolored tribal patterned
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
An absolutely breathtaking and super seductive Bob Mackie fully-beaded silk floral motif hourglass
1984 Bob Mackie Documented Runway Fully Beaded Red Silk High-Low Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly sensational and highly coveted Bob Mackie couture ruby-red beaded silk high-low waterfall
Unavailable|$4,500
Vintage Bob Mackie Boutique Strapless Fully Beaded Fringe Hot Pink & Black Dress 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Lake Park, FL
Super sexy rare Vintage 1980s Bob Mackie Boutique fully beaded strapless hot pink and black fringe
Vintage Bob Mackie Red Silk Dress With A V Shaped Waistline & Beads and Sequins
By Bob Mackie
Located in Portland, OR
This incredible vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Boutique vintage evening dress is such a good example of
Vintage Bob Mackie Black Nude Beaded Top with Chiffon Skirt One pc Cocktail Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a vintage Bob Mackie black beaded over nude long sleeve upper and multi layer pleated
Vintage Bob Mackie Black Velvet Multicolor Embellished LS Mock Neck Gown SZ 14
By Bob Mackie
Located in Chicago, IL
Black velvet long sleeve gown from Bob Mackie features multicolor beads and silver-tone rhinestone
Unavailable|$1,674
A 1980s Vintage Bob Mackie Black Beaded Evening Gown
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A glamorous 1980s Vintage Bob Mackie black beaded evening gown with sequins and beads in black and
Sold|$650
Bob Mackie Beaded Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Austin, TX
Bob Mackie beaded evening dress with sheer mesh sleeves and neck. 37" bust, 24" sleeve, 35 1/2
Sold|$1,400
Bob Mackie Beaded Fringe Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
Bob Mackie Beaded Fringe Dress
Sold|$2,900
Bob Mackie Beaded Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning dress by American great Bob Mackie. Made of a sheer black net, it is highly
Sold|$2,495
Bob Mackie Beaded Jumpsuit Ensemble
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bob Mackie custom creation is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. The set
Sold|$6,500
Bob Mackie Beaded Cocktail Show Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bob Mackie silver beaded cocktail halter dress featuring a nude built in bra, silver beading
70s Bob Mackie Bead Fringe Silk Dancing Dress w/ Low Racer Back
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
70s Bob Mackie solid bead fringe dancing dress with irregular hem and oceans of movement. Deep
Bob Mackie black crepe beaded black tunic mini dress, 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bob Mackie beaded black crepe tunic, mini dress with a single large gold beaded patch pocket and
Bob Mackie Sheer Beaded "Boyfriend" Shirt Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
Bob Mackie Sheer Beaded "Boyfriend" Shirt Dress
Sold|$2,500
Bob Mackie 1980s Red Beaded Lace Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the spotlight with the Bob Mackie 1980s Red Beaded Lace Gown, a breathtaking masterpiece
Sold|$1,800
1970's Bob Mackie Black Beaded Jumpsuit
By Bob Mackie
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Bob Mackie black beaded spaghetti strap jumpsuit with green and white jewel detail at top
Sold|$1,895
Bob Mackie Strapless Beaded Gown, Circa 1980
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long, multi colored, silk beaded gown by Bob Mackie, from 1980. The gown is strapless
Sold|$3,200
Bob Mackie Black & White Beaded Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Studio City, CA
Bob Mackie entirely bugle beaded black and white "cow pattern" evening gown with elongated side
Sold|$2,175
90s Bob Mackie Black Beaded Racer Back Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Bob Mackie Black crepe beaded racer back gown. Perfect for black tie or bridal. Fit size 4-6
Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby "Flapper" Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
Gatsby! A fabulous 1980s beaded silk dress from Bob Mackie! In a 20s-inspired "flapper" style with
90s BOB MACKIE Gold Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s BOB MACKIE gold beaded fringe tassel cocktail dress. Perfect for Holiday Party! ( see
Bob Mackie White Long Sleeve Gown, Beaded & Sequins
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is white with white, green, teal and purple
Bob Mackie Spring 1989 White Beaded Mesh Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite Bob Mackie white mesh gown, designed to captivate
1980S BOB MACKIE Multicolor Abstract Beaded Short Cocktail Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Multicolor Abstract Beaded Short Cocktail Dress
BOB MACKIE Asymmetrical Glass Bead and Sequined Gown with Beaded Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BOB MACKIE Asymmetrical One Shoulder Glass beaded and Sequined Gown with Fringe. This gown is in
BOB MACKIE Vintage Anthracite Heavy Beaded Backless Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Vintage This is so much more than a dress! It looks 500% better on a real body Black and
Bob Mackie Black Velvet Bomber Jacket, Sequin & Beaded, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a funky bomber style jacket from Bob Mackie. It is made of black velvet, with ruched satin
Sold|$8,995
BOB MACKIE Red and Black Beaded Gown Size 8
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bob Mackie gown is composed of an embellished silk with red beading. Features a racer style
Full beaded embroidered long evening bustier dress Bob Mackie
By Bob Mackie
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Full beaded embroidered long evening bustier dress
1980s Bob Mackie Yellow Evening Gown with Extravagant Beaded Corsage
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Bob Mackie Yellow Evening Gown with Extravagant Beaded Corsage Silk Fully Lined
Bob Mackie Vintage 1990s Black + Gold Beaded Wool Knit Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Sparks, NV
Marked Size: 4/ Small Colors: Black/ Gold Label: Bob Mackie Measurements: Bust: Max 34" Waist
Bob Mackie Gold Beaded One Shoulder Gown with Back Interest
By Bob Mackie
Located in New Hope, PA
Bob Mackie is best known for glamorous and sexy evening wear and this is an elegant example of his
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.