And I said, Bob, youre going to have to take it in back there, because Im flat, and he said, No, no stick your behind into it. And I did and that gave me that look, where it looked like she had a big rear end and that funny walk; that gave me her character. I believe Ray and Bob met at a Costume Designers Guild meeting out in Los Angeles. 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. Giobbi points to Barbie Expo's more extravagant pieces, like the Bob Mackie dolls, as the big draw for these particular visitors. And bing-bong, there he was on time, and I opened the door, and he looked like he was 12 (he still does), and I said, Are you Bob Mackie? (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. Why has she got all the diamonds onor whatever? I just had all these [questions] I couldnt figure out, because my family didnt look like they looked in the movies. You know youre on the Academy Awards. Oh, well, the people would like to see me that way. Gov. I never kind of wondered what I would do, I just thought Id do that. Midler: Hes a genius, and genius goes in and out of fashion. I was thrilled when I had the chance to see the clothes he did for Elton [John, which were referenced in Micheles Spring 2018 Gucci collection.] A 140,000 square foot facility is being built on the northwest corner of the Bicentennial Mall at the corner of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Jefferson Street to tell Tennessee's story by showcasing one-of-a-kind artifacts, art and historical documents in an interactive and engaging way. 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 . His unique, glamorous-sometimes. 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. . 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 am incredibly happy to have had the chance to meet him at the Met. He was just playing in a new sandbox. When you realize how many costumes Bob did each week for. As one of our state's most famous entertainers, it is important for us to interpret her legacy as we present Tennessees rich music history for future generations. They have to sit perfectly. He has made thousands of brilliant costumes in his day and should have a show of his own at The Met. And bing-bong, there he was on time, and I opened the door, and he looked like he was 12 (he still does), and I said, Are. For high resolution images of the apparel donated to the Tennessee State Museum, click here. 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. I always just sort of pray in my life somebody will give me a nice 19th-century movie or a good 1930s Depression film [to do]. 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. Beautifully. People would die. 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. ON CAMP Mackie was born March 24, 1939, in Monterey Park, California, to Charles Robert Mackie and Mildred Agnes ( ne Smith) Mackie. Be. 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 was kind of lonely, but I got used to entertaining myself, the designer told. Mackie: I was doing quite a lot of variety television because it was the nearest thing to movie musicals at the time. It was truly love at first sight. It was incredible how he was able to give life and a look to notes and lyrics. The 2017 TTHD will feature tours to Tinas hometown of Nutbush, TN, a Q&A with former Ikette Miss Robbie Montgomery of the Oprah Winfrey Networks Sweetie Pies and a performance at Tinas former high school Carver High by Las Vegas Diva Larry Edwards (Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous). 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. It was all camping and it was all tongue-in-cheek. 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. Bob does glamorous clothing. And then all these people, the Kim Kardashians of the world, start copying her. He loved fashion because thats where he started, but when it came to designing anything for like a housewife he had no idea; he thought they all dressed like Donna Reed in the perfect shirtmaker dress and starched apron. I bet I could do this. Thank God when youre young youre kind of stupid and you just go forward and keep pushing. Two of the world's biggest music divas performed in Las Vegas during their extended residencies that started last week. About the Tennessee State Museum: 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. So I went to meet with Edith Head and it was explained to me that her plan would be to make five different outfits to camera test to decide which ones they wanted to use. And I said, Bob, youre going to have to take it in back there, because Im flat, and he said, No, no stick your behind into it. And I did and that gave me that look, where it looked like she had a big rear end and that funny walk; that gave me her character. The exhibit, which is free for all visitors, is located adjacent to the WTDHC at 121 Sunny Hill Cove, Brownsville, TN 38012. I thought, Wow! Once we solve the problems in the fitting, then [there is] nothing to worry about on the runway or onstage. After his parents divorced, the 6-year-old 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 . on Broadway) are inspiring new generations of starlets today. I got a job in Hollywood at Paramount Studios working for Edith Head. 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! 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. McFate: He does these outrageous big things that get a big reaction, but as a man hes quite modest. . I mean line for line, bead for bead. 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. 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. And they thinkspectacular and funny.ENTER RAY AGHAYAN In all honesty, I think seeing himself as a character in, has been liberating for Bob, in a way. You cant ignore his presence and his success even if hes not your cup of tea. cinematic. Everyone has a dream, but I have to say that your dreams cannot work without education, says Tina. Thats Bob: a beautiful meal and then . Mackies been at this for 58 years. And he dressed everybody: the dancers, singers, the guest stars, us. Bob Mackie, photographed at his Los Angeles studio, received a lifetime achievement award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America this week. Sometimes we dont even have to talk, we just know. When I got famous, the first phone call I made was to Bob Mackie, because I grew up watching, show and I knew that the mark of a superstar was to have Bob Mackie costumes. Both Cher and Diana Ross brought their time-honored hits to the Strip at different resorts. 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. dan haggerty children; muzzle brake with external threads. Originally it was written that I would come down the stairs with the draperies just kind of hanging on me, and you know Bobs got this wicked, wonderful sense of humor, and he said, You know, thats not that funny. So he sketched up [something new] and he called the prop department and said, Send me over the curtain rod and material. When I went into the fitting that Wednesday, he said, I have an idea for the curtain dress. I walked into the room and there it was, and I fell on the floor, I was laughing so hard, and I said, This is going to go down in history as one of the greatest sight gags ever in the history of television. I was just lucky; I mean I really never changed in what I. I can honestly say that he appreciates it when people appreciate what he does, but it has always been about the work. , and when the ballet came on, I just thought it was the most beautiful thing Id ever seen. February 21, 2017. . I loved working with Carol because she really let me contribute to the ideas, and sometimes I would help her with a character. Berresse: Bob truly does believe that you have to have fun in this life. I think thats how Bob looks at things, that if you just stand something on its head, its not so shocking anymore. Its no good if its casually made. Bob Mackie? Suarez: Bob was kind of a household name during The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, and Im not even sure how that happened because I dont think any TV designer has ever crossed over in that way to become part of pop culture the way he [did]. Thats who she is. It was amazing. You cant make these crazy-ass clothes unless theyre beautifully made, and hopefully perfectly proportioned for the woman. JEAN LOUIS 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. Edith saw that in me, so every time there was something crazy it would come right straight to me to do. FEBRUARY 13, 2017. I look at it this way: Bob had succeeded before he came to Seventh Avenue. Mackie: You cant make these crazy-ass clothes unless theyre beautifully made, and hopefully perfectly proportioned for the woman. [3] [4] His father worked at Bank of America. He seems more like a friend. Bob Mackie has got to be the busiest 80-year-old on the planet. All the things weve made for Cher over the years are all hand-embroidered, beaded, whatever. He is really the heir apparent of the glamorous Hollywood aesthetic, you know, the Busby Berkeley musicals and the great designers from films and theater. Here, 16 contributors, Burnett and Cher included, share their colorful memories of the iconic designer. http://www.tinaturnerheritagedays.com/schedule.html. Bob also did that with The Carol Burnett Show. And my mother would explain and before I knew it, I was really interested. She and I were having a conversation backstage and Juliet said what she loved about Bobs clothes were [their inner structure]. . He is also one of the dearest people on the planet. He is good looking, elegant and has a charming voice. Hollywood, fell in love with the movies. Alessandro Michele, Gucci Creative Director: I knew everything Bob Mackie did, because when I was young I knew everything about rock stars. Its essential. In 1974, Vogue introduced them to its readers thus: Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan came to show-wiz fame designing glitter costumes for onstage, on screen superstars Carol Channing, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Carol Burnett, and of course, Cher. Bob [is]. I havent even heard that word in 40 years. 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. Add to List Opens a popup. Bob Mackie is one of the most influential and inspiring of all American designers. Berresse: Bob truly does believe that you have to have fun in this life. All have been dressed by Bob Mackie. His interest lies less in what a character wears than in why. 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. Trying to make Robert happy, AJ uses her stolen money to rent out the mahogany suite for the night in a museum that is just a house holding the famous creations . Everything a love of Tina Turners music and pop culture legacy, a love of historic preservation, a love of local communities and most of all a love for honoring the memories of those that traversed through the doors of Flagg Grove School. and somehow we made her look absolutely fabulous. Its too bad that people have sort of put him in the costume realm because it really is high art, actually. 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. All the things weve made for Cher over the years are all hand-embroidered, beaded, whatever. Thank you for signing up, fellow book lover! And they think. I wasnt that interested in fashion, I really wanted to be part of the entertainment industry, and thats kind of how it all started. A friend of mine arranged an interview for me with Bob. hes a genius, thats all. You can make the best designs in the world on a piece of paper, but if they arent made beautifully and they dont fit right, it just doesnt work. Somehow the way he looks at costuming enhances the joke of a comedy scene. Evening dress. 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. Maybe people felt if they were going to wear Bob Mackie, they wanted something sexy and fabulous, not day clothes. [Bob has] contributed to the industry the idea that clothes have a soul [rather than being] simply pieces of fabric.You have to put energy inside clothes; Bobs creations made impetuous energy of great artists and through his clothes the artists were able to magnify their talent. Irene Sharaff became my favorite, my idol. So he designed the costumes for my first Las Vegas [revue]. Not only is he just a lovely and pleasant person to work with, but the talent is. We didnt know what hippies were quite yet. Released on September 13, 1989, the album featured what would become signature hits The Best, Steamy Windows, and I Dont Wanna Lose You., Its hard to believe that its been three years since we first opened the doors on the Tina Turner Museum at Flagg Grove School here at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, said Outlaw-Clark. It was truly love at first sight. When his son, Robin, was very ill and passed, thank God, he had a project to help him through that time, to distract him from the great grief. I dont think there is anyone in the history of costume design who could do what Bob did, and continues to do. He is also one of the dearest people on the planet. It wasn't exactly pricey - costume designer Bob Mackie found the perfect Tennessee Williams-style frock from the 1930s in a thrift store. . McFate: When Bob was doing The Carol Burnett Show and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour [etc. boom! . Mackie: You have to do something that you love. She doesnt look like all the blonde girls with the beehive hairdos and the flips that are out here now. As a costume designer, he influenced fashion dramatically. Its an extraordinary piece of fashion history. ), THE MAN I cant say enough good things about Bob Mackie. I was thrilled when I had the chance to see the clothes he did for Elton [John, which were referenced in Micheles Spring 2018 Gucci collection.] Maybe people felt if they were going to wear Bob Mackie, they wanted something sexy and fabulous, not day clothes. And then all of a sudden I started paying attention to what was going on and started asking questions about the clothes: Why did she wear that? Cher: I met Bob when I was 19. No, I dont like this one. Then shed put pencils in her bun, like shed just finished drawing them all, and went to see the producer. In fact, on the TV show that I just finished filming for Netflix, called. one episode is a Bob Mackie episode. Bob Mackie was the engine of an incredible moment: most probably Cher would have not been Cher without his designs. [I think] he sees the actual construction of [a garment] as part of the aesthetic. Its an extraordinary piece of fashion history. came on the air. Ill find out what works and what doesnt.. make or break you financially? Mackie is unique. For me it is like having met a guru. Theres a great line in the [Broadway] show where a censor complained that there was underboob showing. Sometimes we dont even have to talk, we just. Nobody else does it quite like him, where hell layer things and then add to them and then manipulate them in certain ways. Sonny and Chers pop music thing was big for a moment and then it went away; it was like a novelty. . ; theyre all made in the year that I appeared. Mackie doesnt scare meyou know I can handle a little bit of extra fabric. Mackie has a golden roster of clients, but its his work for Carol Burnett and Cher that is best known. They cant start moving around in the wrong places, you know what I mean? Im not exactly sure why, but it was clear that Seventh Avenue didnt really embrace him and never made it easy for him. [Id] look in the mirror and I said, Oh! Everybody has a different idea [of] what constitutes camp. . People would die. Its just wonderful that hes being recognized right now for the great talent he is and the inspiration, actually, that hes given young people. You cant think of Cher without thinking of Bob Mackie, and there are not all that many people that you can make those relationships with that count. Much of this itinerary will be done using NYC transit systems. He is a totally supportive force field of positive energy who is a delight. Bob Mackie's client list reads like a who's-who of 20th-century legends. 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. For high resolution images of the Tina Turner Museum (photo credit West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center), click here. 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. So he designed the costumes for my first Las Vegas [revue]. Mackie: The CFDA gave me an award quite a few years ago, actually. 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. Later, [when I was] nominated for a Tony for the very first time, in the mail I get a letter from him. He was just playing in a new sandbox. . [Many designers are] not very interested in the construction of the garment. Your California Privacy Rights. And of course you know the Gone with the Wind [costume], thats in the Smithsonian. I bet I could do this. Thank God when youre young youre kind of stupid and you just go forward and keep pushing. You know youre on the Academy Awards. Oh, well, the people would like to see me that way., 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 him, which was kind of her way of saying Fuck you to the Academy because she wasnt nominated for, The picture of Cher giving the award to Don Ameche was in every newspaper across the country. Theres a great line in the [Broadway] show where a censor complained that there was underboob showing. Cher, Tina Turner, Bette Midler, Judy Garland, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Liza Minnelli, Marlene Dietrich . . Fern Mallis, industry consultant: The curtain dress is the first thing that comes to mind always, [when you think of Bob]. He was offered movieshe was offered The Great Gatsby. Gregg Barnes, costume designer: The curtain dress is so, so iconic, I think they should put it in a box of all the most famous things from the 20th century. Well, because Bob was associated with televisionand the red carpet, of coursethe fashion industry looked at him as a Hollywood guy. As a costume designer, he influenced fashion dramatically. Costume designers have long been overlooked for the importance of their work in creating and influencing mainstream contemporary fashion. He seems more like a friend. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Wonderful museum - See 14,975 traveler reviews, 5,757 candid photos, and great deals for Nashville, TN, at Tripadvisor. After a couple of years working in Vegas, doing stand-up, and singing, and making jokes and whatever, CBS hired them to do a weekly show. Claire McCardell (American, 1905-1958) 1950 "Keats" Yeohlee Teng (American, born Malaysia, 1951) spring/summer 1992. 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. . Mackie: From Edith Head I went over to John Louis and worked on a Marilyn Monroe [Mackie drew the actresss Happy Birthday, Mr. President dress], and I did their sketches for them. 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. He was really a pioneer of branding an American designer. 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! The items Tina selected were donned in a photoshoot for her six-time platinum Foreign Affair album with the images above captured by Herb Ritts in 1989. I loved working with Carol because she really let me contribute to the ideas, and sometimes I would help her with a character. This iconic look selected for an album promo shoot will be added to the collection of the State Museum and exhibited in the new museum opening in the fall of 2018. He really was the first to do those sexy red carpet dresses, and everybody who is designing clothes for the red carpet really owes him a debt of gratitude. This year's Met Gala will be centered around all things campyso this marriage makes perfect sense. McFate: Everyone thinks, Oh, you just dash things off for the stage, but we like things beautifully made. Then I met this woman, Elizabeth Courtney, who had worked at Columbia Studios running the workroom. Mallis: Im not exactly sure why, but it was clear that Seventh Avenue didnt really embrace him and never made it easy for him. 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. The list goes on . 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. The bedazzling, befeathered, and body-revealing numbers Mackies made for Cher (and recreated for The Cher Show on Broadway) are inspiring new generations of starlets today. . Hours: Monday: Closed. Theyd want me to do a dress. 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. Ad Choices. Movie parodies were always a mainstay of the Carol Burnett Showand her 1976 Gone With the Wind takeoff is unforgettable. Bob Mackie during The Museum of Television and Radio Presents "Once Upon a Mattress" - November 29, 2005 at The Museum of Television and Radio in. Ford: Bob Mackie is one of the most influential and inspiring of all American designers. As a grownup, I discovered that the genius behind those gorgeous outfits was Bob Mackie. Well, because Bob was associated with televisionand the red carpet, of coursethe fashion industry looked at him as a Hollywood guy. She doesnt look like all the blonde girls with the beehive hairdos and the flips that are out here now. 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 as. Bob Mackie was born in Monterey, California. It was full of artists and artisans at the top of their game. Certainly Bob has very high standards for how the finished product needs to look. but Bob, on every one of my shows, did an average of 65 costumes a week. I look at it and I say, I didnt make that. Time and time again he returned to work; it was his salve. He has made thousands of brilliant costumes in his day and should have a show of his own at The Met. Bob sees how you can put things together in a way that I think that a lot of other people dont see. CN Fashion & Beauty, 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). For a long time, that all I know how to do are Cher dresses. The Guinness Book of World Records lists Tina as selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. I believe Ray and Bob met at a Costume Designers Guild meeting out in Los Angeles. 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. . 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. You always associate his name with glamour, although his sense of humor and, of course, the comedy are beyond. He designed all the funny stuff, and all the beautiful stuff. He is a totally supportive force field of positive energy who is a delight. You always associate his name with . She was working for Ice Capades and that wasnt her style at all; she was used to making clothes for Dietrich or Rita Hayworth (she did the famous Gilda dress). 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. Were going to laugh together. Once we solve the problems in the fitting, then [there is] nothing to worry about on the runway or onstage. were something like, Hollywood Boy comes to Seventh Avenue. You know, snoot, snoot. Turners combined album and single sales total approximately 100 million copies worldwide. Later, [when I was] nominated for a Tony for the very first time, in the mail I get a letter from him. Hes a genius, and genius goes in and out of fashion. 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. About Tina Turner Museum at Flagg Grove School. you know, with her tummy out and showing half of her whatever. He even designed the wigs and how the makeup might be. 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