So the two of them [Bob and Cher] would go out and look at things from every angle and create looks that people would just be wowed by. Strimple: You know one of my most joyous moments was when the CFDA wanted to give Bob an award and he didnt fit in any category that they had, so they created an award for him, its called the exuberance award, and it sums up everything Mackie, because hes an original. I think he loves how his work and his creativity has given the world a little bit of joy, a little more color. There are some wonderful costume designers on Broadway and in the moviesbut Bob, on every one of my shows, did an average of 65 costumes a week. Bob Mackie started in 1961 working as a sketch artist for French couturier Jean Louis and the renowned costume designer Edith Head. This kid and I who are traveling cross-country, we stop at the fictional Bob Mackie Museum in Mt. the Metropolitan Museum is displaying one . In 1982, the Bob Mackie ready-to-wear collection and Bob Mackie Barbie collectable dolls debuted, ushering a groundbreaking time for the Mackie brand. Sonny and Chers pop music thing was big for a moment and then it went away; it was like a novelty. May was no calmer, with new getups to make for Chers Here We Go Again tour, his inclusion in the Camp exhibition at the Met, and the announcement of a biographical documentary. [Id] look in the mirror and I said, Oh! It can be what you say, or what you wear, or how you wear it. In June, hell receive the CFDAs Lifetime Achievement Award (his second from the organization; the first was a plaudit for his fashion exuberance in 2001) and possiblyprobablywill win a Tony for his work on The Cher Show. I want to wear an outfit. I was doing quite a lot of variety television because it was the nearest thing to movie musicals at the time. Nobody else does it quite like him, where hell layer things and then add to them and then manipulate them in certain ways. Mackie has a golden roster of clients, but its his work for Carol Burnett and Cher that is best known. Hes obviously a brilliant designer, but hes not full of himself and overly dramatic in his regular day-to-day life. Mackie: This last year it had been 50 years since The Carol Burnett Show came on the air. You have to kind of work [character] out visually, and if it helps the comedy in her case, its even better. So the two of them [Bob and Cher] would go out and look at things from every angle and create looks that people would just be wowed by. I chose [to wear Mackie [to the 2009 Met Gala] because to me it represented all the glory and pomp of a red carpet fashion moment at its best. Your California Privacy Rights. I dont think camp is a bad term, I think camp is another way of saying they shocked people, and sometimes it made them laugh and sometimes it just left them in awe. They have also lived in Kooskia, ID and Elk City, ID. Shes a whole different kind of a girl, and she could be anything. She started appearing and wearing, kind of you know, slinky clothes, because her body was perfect and she could wear anythingyou could expose practically anything; it was amazingso we just started doing crazy stuff on her. . Isnt it Diana Vreeland who said that? Isnt it Diana Vreeland who said that? Lets shock people. And there are times where I think she wanted to be more demure and Bob would convince her to be a little riskier, to take a little bit bigger of a swing at something. September 19, 2017 Brownsville, TN The Tina Turner Museum at Flagg Grove School and the Tennessee State Museum are proud to announce the generous gift of apparel from the internationally-acclaimed entertainer Tina Turner. She and I were having a conversation backstage and Juliet said what she loved about Bobs clothes were [their inner structure]. Tina Turner continues to be one of the worlds most popular entertainers around the globe earning her the title as The Queen of Rock and Roll. Turner is recognized as the most successful female rock artist, winning an enviable eight Grammys. He has certainly dealt with his share of heartbreak and tragedy (and thats something I think he shares with Cher; they bonded on that as well), but he chooses joy, he chooses life, he chooses color. Mackie: They [have been some] indelible moments of [red carpet] craziness, really. Back in the late 70s, I was an aspiring costume designer, and Bob Mackie was who we all aspired to be, or know, or have some connection to his magic. When you touch his creations, you have the feeling of being in contact with an artefact. Juliet, Tennessee, and in that episode I get to pull out some . These interviews have been edited and condensed.At top: Cher, in Bob Mackie, with the designer in 1985 at a Diana Vreelandera Met Gala celebrating Costumes of Royal India., Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/25/18). I think there were times where Bob would have liked Cher to be a little more demure, and she would just look at him and go, Nope, were going big here. I dont think camp is a bad term, I think camp is another way of saying they shocked people, and sometimes it made them laugh and sometimes it just left them in awe. Hollywood, fell in love with the movies. If you want to run your business, you need to have an education or you will have to depend on someone else and that is not always comfortable. I got a job in Hollywood at Paramount Studios working for Edith Head. I went into the costume and Bob said, You know, weve been doing a lot of old ladies lately, lets make her different. So he turned her into this bimbo with the blond wig, and the push-up bra, and the real tight black skirt, and the high heels stilettos. Movies are a treasure trove of camp. Time and time again he returned to work; it was his salve. I think thats how Bob looks at things, that if you just stand something on its head, its not so shocking anymore. I loved every minute working with him; the work was brilliant, and the workmanship impeccable. He is also one of the dearest people on the planet. They have to sit perfectly. Please visit our Plan Your Visit page for more information about visiting the Museum. 26 Feb Feb Ford: Bob Mackie is one of the most influential and inspiring of all American designers. Michael Berresse, actor (who plays the part of Bob Mackie in The Cher Show): In all honesty, I think seeing himself as a character in The Cher Show has been liberating for Bob, in a way. Tom Ford, designer, film producer and director, CFDA Chairman: Bob Mackies work has influenced fashion in a dramatic way, in that many of the body-fitting, seemingly transparent, and heavily beaded gowns that are worn on red carpets today are derivative of his work for stars like Diana Ross and Cher. Its no good if its casually made. He was such a busy guy, but he gave me well over an hour of his time, and treated me like a colleague. I met Bob when I was 19. Claire McCardell (American, 1905-1958) 1950 "Keats" Yeohlee Teng (American, born Malaysia, 1951) spring/summer 1992. Suarez: They both inspired each other and pushed each other. Carol Burnett, actress: The show was going to go on in September of 1967 and my husband and I had seen a Mitzi Gaynor special . Ive got to find the right way to say this, but a lot of people look down their noses at designers who make clothing for television. You always associate his name with . Be. The quintessential Bob and Ray: They reinvent period so fabulously that you believe the Bob and Ray way is how it really was. The workmanship becomes a really integral part [of the design]. Berresse: Bob truly does believe that you have to have fun in this life. RuPaul: When I got famous, the first phone call I made was to Bob Mackie, because I grew up watching The Carol Burnett Show and The Sonny and Cher show and I knew that the mark of a superstar was to have Bob Mackie costumes. Designed by renowned interior designer Stephen Sills, the museum sanctioned by Tina features multiple costumes from designers Bob Mackie, Giorgio Armani and Versace, gold record awards and photos from Tinas personal collection. Its no good if its casually made. Nobody ever said in a script, That mans gay; hes acting so silly. He was just this character in the play whether he was the concierge, or the funny uncle, or the man that designed costumes in a show. I dont think there is anyone in the history of costume design who could do what Bob did, and continues to do. Mallis: When Cher told Bob what she was wanting to wear and how extravagant she wanted it all, he kind of resisted and said, But youre presenting an award, youre going to take the attention away. As it turns out, Don Ameche said he never got more photographed and more publicity than he did when Cher wore that dress to present to himwhich was kind of her way of saying Fuck you to the Academy because she wasnt nominated for Mask. Her words were something to this effect, I can stand in a Mackie and kick my leg up over my head and bring it back down and the bodice never moves. Bob understands movement and how a garment needs to sit on a womans body. Barnes: Back in the late 70s, I was an aspiring costume designer, and Bob Mackie was who we all aspired to be, or know, or have some connection to his magic. She would say, Draw some things up here. So I sat down and I drew a bunch of stuff up, and shed come back and she said, Oh, this looks good. Ray Aghayan was Mackies partner in work and life. . After his parents divorced, the 6-year-old (Later, I donated the dress, and it was auctioned to help buy solar panels for a hospital in Burundi, which is now entirely energy independent. Bob truly does believe that you have to have fun in this life. Mackies been at this for 58 years. Bob Mackie sanctified the voice and the attitudes of the rock stars who are the gods of the 20th century. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. You cant make these crazy-ass clothes unless theyre beautifully made, and hopefully perfectly proportioned for the woman. . . Youre right. I think some of the early 1930s films are the campiest things that ever happened, and they still are. Were like two mischievous kids getting into trouble. In April 2016, Bob was honored by the Chicago History Museum with the Designer of Excellence Award and was a Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 2019. They both inspired each other and pushed each other. He even designed the wigs and how the makeup might be. RuPaul: I cant say enough good things about Bob Mackie. I loved working with Carol because she really let me contribute to the ideas, and sometimes I would help her with a character. I grew up around people that made clothes for film in the old days when everything was made from scratch, even the little black dresses for the secretaries behind their desks. Son Gncelleme : 26 ubat 2023 - 6:36. The Art of Bob Mackie | Book by Frank Vlastnik, Laura Ross, Carol Burnett, Cher, Matt Tunia | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster About The Book About The Authors Product Details Raves and Reviews Resources and Downloads The Art of Bob Mackie By Frank Vlastnik and Laura Ross . I cant say enough good things about Bob Mackie. The Guinness Book of World Records lists Tina as selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center is located along the Americana Music Triangle, the worlds #1 music destination a preservation project along a 1,500-mile stretch of highway that birthed nine uniquely American genres of music. dan haggerty children; muzzle brake with external threads. Ray Aghayan was Mackies partner in work and life. The images of his costumes and gowns for these women have become a part of the landscape of fashion from the. Via a special video that was filmed on the set at an IO commercial in Switzerland, Tina recalled the impact of education on her career. As a costume designer, he influenced fashion dramatically. I think some of the early 1930s films are the campiest things that ever happened, and they still are. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. MACKIES LEGACY Mackie doesnt scare meyou know I can handle a little bit of extra fabric. We had worked with Elizabeth on the Judy Garland show and she made the most beautiful clothes for Judy, and Judy didnt have the easiest figure to deal with, [she was] 4 foot 11 inches and quite short-waisted; it just wasnt an easy body to throw clothes on. It wasn't exactly pricey - costume designer Bob Mackie found the perfect Tennessee Williams-style frock from the 1930s in a thrift store. I suspect it was Ray Aghayan. Crutcher: I think if you had asked me what kind of a person Bob Mackie would be before I met him, I would never have really guessed that he would be as funny as he is, and just asdown-to-earth is such an overused expression but I guess he kind of is. Mackie was born March 24, 1939, in Monterey Park, California, to Charles Robert Mackie and Mildred Agnes ( ne Smith) Mackie. He thinks about how things are going to be made as hes sketching, so the function of it becomes part of the form. They [have been some] indelible moments of [red carpet] craziness, really. with costumes inspired by those Mackie designed for Elton John back in the day. His pieces sit on the body like couture [does]. [What was] most important to me was to make sure that Bobs joy, his humor, his childishness, childlikeness, came off onstage. Its too bad that people have sort of put him in the costume realm because it really is high art, actually. All the things weve made for Cher over the years are all hand-embroidered, beaded, whatever. They wanted to give me something but they didnt know what to do with me, so they gave me an award for fashion exuberance, which I still think is funny. I have this horrible kind of fear of retiring and not doing anything because I would be so unhappy, and, when youre like that, I think you die earlyyou just have no hope about anything. Give them what they dont know they want? Well [thats what he did]. I think his clothing was perfectly fine, but it just never captured the imagination. Maybe his name was too associated with a complete other classification. Some may say [his work is] objectifying women, but when you have women like Cher, Tina [Turner], and Carol [Burnett], their talents are so gigantic that they deserve to be objectified! It was all camping and it was all tongue-in-cheek. Well, thats good. Its like a dichotomy. I much preferred working for Edith Head [than Jean Louis] because she gave me full rein. He finds so much joy; he literally loves working and he loves the process of working. BEGINNINGS. BY HAUTE LIVING. Bill Haslam proposed and the Tennessee General Assembly approved $120 million in the FY-2015-16 budget to build a new home for the Tennessee State Museum on the Bicentennial Mall to maximize the states rich history by creating a state-of-the-art educational asset and tourist attraction for the state. For me it is like having met a guru. Juliet, Tennesse, in search of some sparkle and Bob Mackie's. Traveling six hours of their way, Robert insists on seeing the Bob Mackie museum. So he designed the costumes for my first Las Vegas [revue]. Mackie: When I was a little kid, I mean really little, like 2 or 3, I would be taken to the movies by my mother and my older sister. Wonderful pieces that look gorgeous in the hand as well as on the body. The curtain dress he concocted for Burnetts Went with the Wind sketch is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian. I never kind of wondered what I would do, I just thought Id do that. He seems more like a friend. . [costume], thats in the Smithsonian. Bob was a sketch artist and Ray needed a sketch artist, so Bob drew for Ray, and then eventually I think Bob said, Listen, Im doing 50 percent of this work, I would like to share some credit with you. And so they did. All have been dressed by Bob Mackie. Haunted Travel's Best. Mackie: The whole camp thing . ], he was offered a lot of other [jobs]. make or break you financially? The Art of Bob Mackie is the first-ever comprehensive and fully authorized book showcasing Mackie's work, from his early days as a sketch artist for the legendary Edith Head at Paramount to his . He was entranced by the glamour of Carmen Miranda and the magic of the ballet in An American in Paris, and to this day he has retained a childs sense of wonder,pairing itinhis work with craftsmanship, humor, and an instinctive grasp of character. It was truly love at first sight. They had the costume designers name there. One of our rules and tenets of doing things, especially for people like Cher, is it can be camp, and it can be large flowers and wonderful things, but it Must. He does these outrageous big things that get a big reaction, but as a man hes quite modest. Later, [when I was] nominated for a Tony for the very first time, in the mail I get a letter from him. . The Met Camp show is right up his alley. Can Seventh Avenue . I chose [to wear Mackie [to the 2009 Met Gala] because to me it represented all the glory and pomp of a red carpet fashion moment at its best. Bob was a star by name in the 80s. What that means is when he shows me a sketch, hes already got ideas of how the piece is actually going to be constructed in three dimensions; he really understands and is interested in how [a piece] is going to go together, and he sees how that plays into making it look the way he wants it to look. He is good looking, elegant and has a charming voice. . Theres a great line in the [Broadway] show where a censor complained that there was underboob showing. His pieces sit on the body like couture [does]. He is good looking, elegant and has a charming voice. I hope that as people walk through the school they see that I set an example for a home town girl that grew up in hard times that made a good life for herself and to follow by example.. Were going to laugh together. Bob Mackies work has influenced fashion in a dramatic way, in that many of the body-fitting, seemingly transparent, and heavily beaded gowns that are worn on red carpets today are derivative of his work for stars like Diana Ross and Cher. . Some may say [his work is] objectifying women, but when you have women like Cher, Tina [Turner], and Carol [Burnett], their talents are so gigantic that they deserve to be objectified! Nobody else does it quite like him, where hell layer things and then add to them and then manipulate them in certain ways. Mackie: You have to do something that you love. And I remember, I put the skirt onit was an old skirt he had in his costume placeand it was black wool and it was very tight at the knees, but it bagged in the behind. For me it is like having met a guru. They were sort of middle-aged ladies that loved to do little secretary suits and housewives, but when it came to doing anything slightly flamboyant, or if it was a musical, or a showgirl or something, they absolutely werent comfortable with it. They also super-costumed Las Vegass, (over 700 costumes). I said, No, I dont think you understand, we will do five different gowns per show and there will be no testing. And she said, Well, thats impossible. And I said, I think youre right. The next call I made was to Ray Agahayan who was working with a young man by the name of Bob Mackie, and I said, I want you to design the clothes for the Judy Garland series. And Bob washe looks to be 9 years old now, but at this point he was actually 9 years oldand so I set up a meeting with Bob Mackie and Judy Garland and violins played, I mean you could see a love affair taking place. Its just wonderful that hes being recognized right now for the great talent he is and the inspiration, actually, that hes given young people. He has certainly dealt with his share of heartbreak and tragedy (and thats something I think he shares with Cher; they bonded on that as well), but he chooses joy, he chooses life, he chooses color. There are a lot of young designers coming up that have been inspired by him and appreciate him. Hes the first one who worked all that Hollywood kind of showgirl [flair] and took it out of the burlesque house, out of Vegas, and put it on the red carpet [in a way that] was sexy and flattering. Ill find out what works and what doesnt.. The Tennessee State Museum was established by law in 1937 to bring together the various collections of articles, specimens, and relics now owned by the State under one divisional head, and to provide for a transfer of exhibits wherever they may be. Suarez: If you go back to The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and The Cher Show [on television], a lot of what they did in those sketches was campy and was played for the laugh, and the costumes fed into that. came on the air. His freedom talking about his relationship with Ray Aghayan, for one thingnot that it ever was a secretbut I think that Bob is really proud of a beautiful life shared with someone. The Slaughterhouse. Everyone has a dream, but I have to say that your dreams cannot work without education, says Tina. A friend of mine arranged an interview for me with Bob. Mackie doesnt scare me, you know I can handle a little bit of extra fabric. Sure it can, but was it going to make him a success in the eyes of the American public? I went into the costume and Bob said, You know, weve been doing a lot of old ladies lately, lets make her different. So he turned her into this bimbo with the blond wig, and the push-up bra, and the real tight black skirt, and the high heels stilettos. ], he was offered a lot of other [jobs]. The legendary designer's iconic costumes he created for Cher will be part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Met Gala exhibit in May, according to a recent interview with Fashionista. ), THE MAN Costume designers have long been overlooked for the importance of their work in creating and influencing mainstream contemporary fashion. you know, with her tummy out and showing half of her whatever. In fact, on the TV show that I just finished filming for Netflix, called. And its not just about sequins and the bugle beads for the sake of the sequins and bugle beads; its that they create this sort of shimmering moving work of art that really literally and figuratively reflects light. Mallis: Im not exactly sure why, but it was clear that Seventh Avenue didnt really embrace him and never made it easy for him. but I think that Bob is really proud of a beautiful life shared with someone. Tim Conway wrote those characters, and originally he had Mrs. Wiggins, shes the secretary the IQ fairy never visited. RED CARPET FOLLIES He has made thousands of brilliant costumes in his day and should have a show of his own at The Met. I thought, Oh, okay. Sure it can, but was it going to make him a success in the eyes of the American public? The State Museum values the relationship we have with Tina Turner Museum at the Flagg Grove School and with the West TennesseeDelta Heritage Center and looks forward to future collaborations., The jacket and skirt were created by world renowned fashion designer Rifat Ozbek, a twice-awarded Designer of the Year winner by the British Fashion Council. 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