Mackie's Fashion and Fantasy

Unmistakably Mackie, a spectacularly bright and colorful book, showcases the extraordinary achievements of this seven-time Emmy Award-winning designer who has indelibly etched his iconic costumes into the minds of the American masses. From Cher's Spiderwoman headdress and exposed navel at the Oscars in 1985 to Carol Burnett's "Went with the Wind" dress, a green velvet Southern Belle costume made from drapes with the curtain rod still attached, Mackie's creations have captivated the public and become legendary.

Mackie has not only dressed numerous celebrities, including Elton John, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, and RuPaul, but he has also designed for Broadway, Las Vegas, opera, and ballet. Currently, he runs a couture business with licenses for fragrance, fashion accessories, eyewear, suits, furs, home furnishings, and collectible Barbie dolls.

In addition to classic photos of marvelous Mackie-clad superstars from the last three decades, the book features glorious gatefolds and specially commissioned color photographs by Gideon Lewin, showcasing Mackie's extraordinary achievements. These visually stunning images and the book's overall design are as outrageous and captivating as Mackie's designs themselves.

Whether it's the Spiderwoman headdress, the "Went with the Wind" dress, or any of Mackie's other iconic creations, these costumes have become indelibly etched into the consciousness of the American public. Mackie has not only dressed the stars but has also turned the masses on to a stylish fantasy that is purely his own.

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