Bob Mackie
American fashion designer and costume creator
Born
March 24th, 1940
85 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Started a career in fashion design that included contributions to television and film. Gained prominence for iconic costume designs for celebrities, particularly with entertainers such as Cher and Diana Ross. Designed costumes for the TV show "The Carol Burnett Show" and worked on several Broadway productions. His designs have been featured in major fashion exhibitions, showcasing his innovative techniques and artistry in costume design.
Designed costumes for Cher's Las Vegas shows
Created iconic outfits for "The Carol Burnett Show"
Won multiple Emmy Awards for costume design
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