1980s Bob Mackie Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Leather Leaf 80s Grecian Gown 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this
1980s Bob Mackie Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Leather Leaf 80s Grecian Gown 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and
Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage BOB MACKIE Couture CUSTOM MADE evening dress! This beauty is one-of-a-kind, and
1960s Couture Patchwork Chinese Silk Coat
Located in London, GB
American's greatest designers: Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie and Halston. Many haute couture
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 Bob Mackie for Cher Signed Studded Fuchsia Suede Motorcycle Jacket & Boots
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important, one-of-a-kind Bob Mackie couture fuchsia pink suede motorcycle jacket with matching
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
1982 Bob Mackie Couture Beaded Lighting Bolt Dress with Sheer Panels
By Bob Mackie
Located in Austin, TX
1982 Bob Mackie Couture Beaded Lighting Bolt Dress with Sheer Panels. Condition: Excellent size S
Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Black Silk Beaded Gown with Unicorn motif. c.1980s.
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Black Silk Beaded Gown with Unicorn motif. c.1980s. Boat neck gown with
1990s Bob Mackie Ivory Beaded Couture Bridal Gown With Bunch of Grapes Design
By Bob Mackie
Located in London, GB
This sensational early 1990s ivory silk beaded couture bridal gown is by American designer Bill
1960s Couture Patchwork Chinese Silk Coat
Located in London, GB
American's greatest designers: Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie and Halston. Many haute couture
Bob Mackie Couture Red Print Silk Chiffon Gown, Circa 1990s
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bob Mackie Couture Red Print Silk Chiffon Gown - sz 0 - circa 90's The inner part of the gown has
Bob Mackie Couture Exquisite Fringed Gatsby Flapper Corset Beaded Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
This is an EXQUISITE and BREATHTAKING 80's-does-20's mini dress by couture designer, Bob Mackie
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Vintage Bob Mackie Amazing Chartreuse Green + Gold Silk Chiffon Lace Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage BOB MACKIE couture chartreuse green and gold French lace and silk chiffon high neck
Bob Mackie Vintage One Shoulder Silk Velvet Cut Out Grecian Gown, 1990s
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 90s BOB MACKIE couture one shoulder evening dress! Features warm colors of
BOB MACKIE Couture 1991
By Bob Mackie
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A stunning vintage Bob Mackie Couture fringed beaded column gown. Outstanding one-off custom item
Vintage 1979 Bob Mackie Couture Metallic Ivory Gold Sari-Silk Strapless Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inches This Bob Mackie Couture designer gown is in excellent condition with no rips, stains or holes
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
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 1982 Bob Mackie Couture Lightning Bolt Black & Red Beaded Fringe Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fierce fully-beaded sequin Bob Mackie designer dress dating back to the early 1980's. Mackie 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
2010 Cher Custom Bob Mackie Couture Black Velvet Bias-Cut Golden Globes Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-kind Bob Mackie custom couture black stretch velvet hourglass bias-cut gown specially made for his dear
Vintage 1970's Bob Mackie Couture Pink Beaded Strapless Hourglass High-Slit Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Bob Mackie pink beaded nude-illusion hourglass gown dating back to the late 1970's
1998 Bob Mackie Couture Pink Satin Gown Worn by Julia Louis-Dreyfus for Emmys
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous pink silk-satin gown custom made by Bob Mackie for Julia Louis-Dreyfus to wear for the
1977 Bob Mackie Couture Beaded Sequin Red-Poppies Black Silk Jersey Plunge Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Seductive Bob Mackie beaded black silk-jersey gown dating back to his early days of designing. Bob
1985 Bob Mackie Beaded Embroidered Unicorn Novelty Red Silk Surrealist Jacket
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous and extremely rare Bob Mackie couture novelty unicorn jacket dating back to the mid 1980's
Bob Mackie Red Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
A magnificent 1982 Bob Mackie Gown. Red Carpet, Couture Worthy Showstopper. Color - Dark Red
1970s Bob Mackie Pastel & Beaded Silk Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Rockwood, ON
A phenomenal gown by Bob Mackie who is best known for dressing Cher and for his love of opulence
1970s Beaded Bob Mackie Silk Jersey Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Rockwood, ON
A killer gown by Bob Mackie who is best known for dressing Cher and for his love of opulence and
1988 Bob Mackie Baby Blue Silk "Domino" Jacket
By Bob Mackie
Located in Rockwood, ON
version, has an equally prestigious pedigree as it was ordered and made by Bob Mackie for her to wear to
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
1980's Starlet Bob Mackie Lace Corset Dress Gown 30% off SALE
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
Another spectacular Bob Mackie Creation! Nude color silk Georgette covered with cream lace. Boned
1970's Bob Mackie For Debbie Reynolds Documented Blue Beaded Silk High-Slit Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
custom made couture gown by Bob Mackie himself for her 1978 Las Vegas performances and promotional
Bob Mackie Couture worn to Academy Awards 1988
By Bob Mackie
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage Bob Mackie couture ensemble worn to the Academy Awards 1988. Strapless
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Couture Lightning Bolt Black & Red Beaded Fringe Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fierce fully-beaded sequin Bob Mackie designer dress dating back to the early 1980's. Mackie began
1991 Bob Mackie Couture Documented Teal Black Beaded Flapper Fringe Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra seductive and well-documented fully beaded Bob Mackie mini dress dating back to his 1991
1970's Bob Mackie Couture Pink-Ombre Silk Strapless Plunge Goddess Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bob Mackie began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch artist, working for both Edith Head and
Extremely Rare 1970's Bob Mackie Sequined Zebra Bolero
By Bob Mackie
Located in Houston, TX
1970's Bob Mackie sequined zebra bolero is definitely a "one-of-a-kind" Showstopper! This long
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
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
Brown Fur Coat with Collar Small
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of sheared beaver with a fur collar and is embroidered at the sleeves and back. We offer more exclusive fur items, see our frontstore. Details: It has 2 l...
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
Manolo Blahnik Size 41 / 11 Raspberry Pink Patent Leather Strappy High Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MANOLO BLAHNIK raspberry pink patent leather strappy high heels in hard to find Size 41 / US 11 ! Features three adjustable straps with silver / nickel hardware. Leather so...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
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Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Size 42 / US 10 White Cotton Flamenco Skirt YSL
By Tom Ford, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 2000s TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche stark white cotton vintage flamenco style skirt ! Features an asymmetrical hem with multiple layers of ruffles. Hidden zi...
Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian embroidered cotton batiste lace gown embroidered with the name Hattie from the early 1900s. This beautiful gown was never worn, it still has the pencil order number written...
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress IT 40 Gucci silk dress featuring scoop neck, draped accent at sides, tonal stitching throughout trim, slit at hem and conc...
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...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2001 Halter Bodycon Knit Black Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2001 Halter Bodycon Knit Black Midi Dress Size S Gucci bodycon knit black dress featuring keyhole at back and hook-and-eye closure at back.
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
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.