Cher, Sabrina Carpenter, Sir Elton John, and Miley Cyrus are among the stars paying tribute to legendary costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie, who has died aged 87.
BBC News – World Famous for his flamboyant outfits, he helped celebrities including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John cause a stir Bob Mackie, the costume designer behind some of the most sexy and glamorous outfits worn by celebrities in the past 50 years, has died at the age of 87. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a fashion and costume designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” read a statement…
Famous for his flamboyant outfits, he helped celebrities including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John cause a stir Bob Mackie, the costume designer behind some of the most sexy and glamorous outfits worn by celebrities in the past 50 years, has died at the age of 87. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a fashion and costume designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” read a statement…
Sky News – Front Page BBC News – World The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
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