Incredible 1980s Bob Mackie Beaded, Sequin & Rhinestone Detailed Peach Silk Dress designer-tina-lesser the little black dress

the little black dress

The bodice and sleeves are unlined and the skirt has three layers - two top layers of silk chiffon and an inner silk layer

The skirt has a more fitted cut around the hip and then a contrasting panel of printed fabric that flares out in a pretty swing of fabric

September 1990

Length: 25" from waist to hem

Incredible 1980s Bob Mackie Beaded, Sequin & Rhinestone Detailed Peach Silk Dress designer-tina-lesser the little black dressThis dress is instantly recognizable as having been designed by Bob Mackie. He was best known for dressing Cher and for his signature glamorous looks. The best of his work are the pieces like this that are dripping with bead work. Modern girls are obsessed with his vintage pieces. He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis prior to working as a costume designer and co designing with Ray Aghayan. That led to his incredible journey in designing for