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Bob Mackie Sequin

Bob Mackie Red Sequin Grapevine Dress, SS 1989
Bob Mackie Red Sequin Grapevine Dress, SS 1989

Bob Mackie Red Sequin Grapevine Dress, SS 1989

By Bob Mackie

Located in Marlborough, GB

Bob Mackie red sequin grapevine dress, Spring Summer 1989 An iconic, showstopper of a dress from

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1980s Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie 1980's Emerald Green Sequin Gown
Bob Mackie 1980's Emerald Green Sequin Gown

Bob Mackie 1980's Emerald Green Sequin Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Step into the disco era with this stunning Bob Mackie emerald green sequin gown from the 1980s

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1980s Evening Gowns

1990s Bob Mackie Red Beaded and Sequin Dress
1990s Bob Mackie Red Beaded and Sequin Dress

1990s Bob Mackie Red Beaded and Sequin Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in London, GB

This fabulous 1990s Bob Mackie attributed dress was very likely designed by the heralded designer

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1990s American Evening Dresses

1990s Bob Mackie Blue Beaded and Sequinned Dress
1990s Bob Mackie Blue Beaded and Sequinned Dress

1990s Bob Mackie Blue Beaded and Sequinned Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in London, GB

Fabulous Bob Mackie long sheath dress and fully embellished in iridescent midnight blue sequins and

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1990s American Evening Dresses

Iconic Bob Mackie "Boutique" Mini sequins cocktail dress
Iconic Bob Mackie "Boutique" Mini sequins cocktail dress

Iconic Bob Mackie "Boutique" Mini sequins cocktail dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in New York, NY

This iconic Bob Mackie mini Black cocktail dress is of silk chiffon and is fully lined in black

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie 1980s One Shoulder Beaded Gown With Sequin Lining
Bob Mackie 1980s One Shoulder Beaded Gown With Sequin Lining

Bob Mackie 1980s One Shoulder Beaded Gown With Sequin Lining

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning black silk evening gown by renowned designer Bob Mackie is a one-of-a-kind piece

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1980s Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown
Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown

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

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1980s American Evening Gowns

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1980s Bob Mackie Sequined Dress with Beaded Fringe
1980s Bob Mackie Sequined Dress with Beaded Fringe

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

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Bob Mackie Sequined Nude Mesh and White Long Gown
1980s Bob Mackie Sequined Nude Mesh and White Long Gown

1980s Bob Mackie Sequined Nude Mesh and White Long Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Bob Mackie gown. This fantastic 1980s floor length evening gown is turquoise blue, white

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1980s Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Blue Sequin Feather Gown
Bob Mackie Blue Sequin Feather Gown

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

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Bob Mackie Beaded & Sequined Gown
1980's Bob Mackie Beaded & Sequined Gown

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

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1980s Unknown Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s

Bob Mackie Attribution Sequin Lace Cocktail Dress, 1980s

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fabulous 1980's cocktail dress, attributed to iconic American designer Bob Mackie, is covered

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

BOB MAKIE
BOB MAKIE

BOB MAKIE

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BOB MAKIE

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bob Mackie sequin embellished halter cockatil dress with open back. Rhinestone encrusted collar and

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Bob Mackie White Long Sleeve Gown, Beaded & Sequins
Bob Mackie White Long Sleeve Gown, Beaded & Sequins

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Black Velvet Bomber Jacket, Sequin & Beaded, 1980s
Bob Mackie Black Velvet Bomber Jacket, Sequin & Beaded, 1980s

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

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1980s American Bomber Jackets

Bob Mackie Slinky 70s Sequin Fuchsia and Black Strapless Column
Bob Mackie Slinky 70s Sequin Fuchsia and Black Strapless Column

Bob Mackie Slinky 70s Sequin Fuchsia and Black Strapless Column

By Bob Mackie

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastically sexy, slinky strapless 70s Bob Mackie column dress with "Butterfly" neckline and

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Black & Gold Lamé Dress, 1970’s
Bob Mackie Black & Gold Lamé Dress, 1970’s

Bob Mackie Black & Gold Lamé Dress, 1970’s

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Size: 6 (Best Fits Modern Size 4)

Bob Mackie Black & Gold Lamé Dress, 1970’s

By Bob Mackie

Located in Atlanta, GA

Famous for dressing fabulous divas in sequins, Bob Mackie proves with this 1970's Art Deco revival

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie "Boutique" strapless sequins cocktail dress
Bob Mackie "Boutique" strapless sequins cocktail dress

Bob Mackie "Boutique" strapless sequins cocktail dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in New York, NY

The iconic costume designer to Cher Bob Mackie designed this strapless dress for both cocktail

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie Cream Sequin Beaded Gown with Slit
Bob Mackie Cream Sequin Beaded Gown with Slit

Bob Mackie Cream Sequin Beaded Gown with Slit

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bob Mackie gown Nude silk beaded and sequined Front slit Back zipper and zippers at the sleeve

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1980s Evening Gowns

1990s Bob Mackie red & black sequin mermaid gown
1990s Bob Mackie red & black sequin mermaid gown

1990s Bob Mackie red & black sequin mermaid gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bob Mackie sexy black silk strapless gown,covered in red sequins and beads in a modern desing

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

1990s Bob Mackie Red Beaded and Sequin Dress
1990s Bob Mackie Red Beaded and Sequin Dress

1990s Bob Mackie Red Beaded and Sequin Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in London, GB

This fabulous Bob Mackie dress was designed by the heralded designer and costumier. Known for his

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1990s American Evening Dresses

Bob Mackie Vintage Beaded + Sequin Fringe Silk Flapper Dress
Bob Mackie Vintage Beaded + Sequin Fringe Silk Flapper Dress

Bob Mackie Vintage Beaded + Sequin Fringe Silk Flapper Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning cobalt blue glass beaded cocktail dress by Bob Mackie. This heavily beaded and sequin

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie Vintage Beaded + Sequin Fringe Silk Flapper Dress
Bob Mackie Vintage Beaded + Sequin Fringe Silk Flapper Dress

Bob Mackie Vintage Beaded + Sequin Fringe Silk Flapper Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning cobalt blue glass beaded cocktail dress by Bob Mackie. This heavily beaded and sequin

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Bob Mackie Oil Slick Sequined and Beaded Gown on Net
1970s Bob Mackie Oil Slick Sequined and Beaded Gown on Net

1970s Bob Mackie Oil Slick Sequined and Beaded Gown on Net

By Bob Mackie

Located in Gresham, OR

A sexy, slinky Bob Mackie 1970s oil-slick iridescent beaded and sequined gown on stretch netting

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Attributed Black Beaded Sequins Dress, 1980s
Bob Mackie Attributed Black Beaded Sequins Dress, 1980s

Bob Mackie Attributed Black Beaded Sequins Dress, 1980s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Mackie design. Done in a rich black silk, the dress is covered in glimmering black sequins that create a

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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

80's Bob Mackie Sequin Embellished Beaded Cropped Jacket
80's Bob Mackie Sequin Embellished Beaded Cropped Jacket

80's Bob Mackie Sequin Embellished Beaded Cropped Jacket

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Bob Mackie Sequin Embellished Beaded Cropped Jacket No Size label, please see the measurements

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1980s American Cropped Jackets

1980's Bob Mackie Sequined Velvet Bomber
1980's Bob Mackie Sequined Velvet Bomber

1980's Bob Mackie Sequined Velvet Bomber

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Totally unique black velvet bomber jacket from Bob Mackie features the names of famous Los Angeles

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1980s American Jackets

Bob Mackie Sequin Metallic Feather Strapless Evening Dress with Low V
Bob Mackie Sequin Metallic Feather Strapless Evening Dress with Low V

Bob Mackie Sequin Metallic Feather Strapless Evening Dress with Low V

By Bob Mackie

Located in Portland, OR

This is such a signature Bob Mackie dress with its sparkling sequins, silver metallic thread and

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Sequin Bird Bob Mackie Gown
1970s Sequin Bird Bob Mackie Gown

1970s Sequin Bird Bob Mackie Gown

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Size: XS-SML (2-6)

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

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie Beaded and Sequined White Gown
Bob Mackie Beaded and Sequined White Gown

Bob Mackie Beaded and Sequined White Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous gown from Bob Mackie is made of white silk chiffon that is covered in beads and sequins in

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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Sheer Sequin Black Cocktail Dress
Bob Mackie Sheer Sequin Black Cocktail Dress

Bob Mackie Sheer Sequin Black Cocktail Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Bob Mackie Sexy Disco Era Sheer Sequin Little Black Dress from Saks Fifth Avenue Circa 1978 This

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie Flesh Tone Sequin & Beaded Gown
Bob Mackie Flesh Tone Sequin & Beaded Gown

Bob Mackie Flesh Tone Sequin & Beaded Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

* This stunning dress has white sequins with pearls & silver beads over flesh tone silk.

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie Green Sequined Dress with Yellow Underskirt
Bob Mackie Green Sequined Dress with Yellow Underskirt

Bob Mackie Green Sequined Dress with Yellow Underskirt

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite cocktail dress from Bob Mackie is entirely covered with kelly green sequins and bugle

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie Black Gown with Red Sequined Flowers
Bob Mackie Black Gown with Red Sequined Flowers

Bob Mackie Black Gown with Red Sequined Flowers

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black matte jersey gown with red sequined flowers on the bodice, arms and right back. Low plunging

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Worn by Cher/Pale Pink Sequin Bob Mackie Gown
Worn by Cher/Pale Pink Sequin Bob Mackie Gown

Worn by Cher/Pale Pink Sequin Bob Mackie Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Topanga, CA

Bob Mackie Robert Gordon Mackie was born on March 24, 1940 in California. He is best known

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1970s American Evening Gowns

BOB MACKIE Vintage 80's Old Hollywood Themed Sequin Jacket
BOB MACKIE Vintage 80's Old Hollywood Themed Sequin Jacket

BOB MACKIE Vintage 80's Old Hollywood Themed Sequin Jacket

By Bob Mackie

Located in Georgetown, ME

Rare Vintage 80's BOB MACKIE Old Hollywood Hot Spot Themed Sequin Velvet Jacket! This bomber

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1980s American Jackets

Bob Mackie Vintage Silver Sequins Strapless Cocktail Dress Sz 6
Bob Mackie Vintage Silver Sequins Strapless Cocktail Dress Sz 6

Bob Mackie Vintage Silver Sequins Strapless Cocktail Dress Sz 6

By Bob Mackie

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Sexy Vintage Silver Sequins Strapless Cocktail Dress from Bob Mackie This sexy dress

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Extremely Rare 1970's Bob Mackie Sequined Zebra Bolero
Extremely Rare 1970's Bob Mackie Sequined Zebra Bolero

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

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1970s American Bolero Jackets

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By Lillie Rubin

Located in Nashville, TN

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

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THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s

Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s

By Travilla

Located in Water Mill, NY

From acclaimed designer William Travilla a stunning gown comprised of layers of pointed edge red silk. He is famous for among other things creating Marilyn Monroe's iconic subway ven...

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1990s Geoffrey Beene Grey Silk Gown

1990s Geoffrey Beene Grey Silk Gown

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant Vintage Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey maxi silk gown. Matching coat sold separately. see listing from our store. Bust : 36. /hip: 36 Fit US Size : 4-6

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1990s American Evening Gowns

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Gucci Belted Cutout Backless Dress Gown

Gucci Belted Cutout Backless Dress Gown

By Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Gucci Belted Cutout Backless Dress Gown IT 38 Gucci dress with cutout open back, belt accent at waist and concealed zip closure at back.

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Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013
Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013

Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Size: Extra Small

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By Comme des Garçons

Located in University City, MO

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Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

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By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...

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1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...

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Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

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1970s Love, Melody Sabatasso Black Suede Fringe Rhinestone Studded Wrap Dress
1970s Love, Melody Sabatasso Black Suede Fringe Rhinestone Studded Wrap Dress

1970s Love, Melody Sabatasso Black Suede Fringe Rhinestone Studded Wrap Dress

By Melody Sabatasso

Located in San Diego, CA

MUSUEM PIECE! Amazing and rare vintage 70s LOVE, MELODY black suede leather fringe rhinestone/studded wrap dress! Melody Sabatasso is a respected designer, known for her work with ol...

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S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress

S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Austin, TX

S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress Chest: 32-36", Waist: 30-36, Hips: 40-49", Length: 54.5" Condition: Excellent Size S ( fits S - M )

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Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top

Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano

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ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rubiera, RE

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Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

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Bob Mackie Sequin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary bob mackie sequin you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Blue and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a bob mackie sequin from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Bob Mackie Sequin?

On average, a bob mackie sequin on 1stDibs sells for $1,550, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $70,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Bob Mackie for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.