Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn Monroe, dies at 87
- Posted on September 14, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion designer who revolutionized celebrity couture, has passed away at 87. Known for his extravagant and daring designs, Mackie became synonymous with red-carpet glamour throughout his six-decade career. His iconic creations adorned Hollywood's most luminous stars, from Cher's unforgettable stage ensembles to gowns for entertainment icons like Barbra Streisand and Madonna. His innovative approach to costume design and haute couture left an indelible mark on entertainment fashion and popular culture.
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Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn Monroe, dies at 87
Mackie, whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s, designed gowns for Madonna, Streisand, Sharon Stone, Diana Ross and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and concert costumes for Pink. He died on Monday in Palm Springs, California.
