Everyone loves Carol Channing! Not just the gentlemen... because she's the blonde, get it? Do you know who she loves? Apparently she loves Mr. Bob Mackie. Mackie designed the costumes for her triumphant return to broadway in "Lorelei," (1974) the sequel to "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." One of the gowns she refered to as "The Diamonds Dress" and she wore it at every opportunity!
Miss Channing perfoming with The Pops in 1989.
1984 at the Tony's
With Miss Piggy in 1980. Lucky Muppet!
Bob Mackie has the uncanny ability to make gowns that transcend time with an otherworldly quality. His ability to make the wearer look like a creature from a dream with no basis in reality is unmatched. Being able to suspend reality is an amazing skill and not easy for some designers. This comes in handy since trend and timeline don’t apply which keeps his work timeless.
When designing I hold true to that same mind set. I want my work to go beyond trend and maintain his sense of enduring style. When I work for Mr. Mackie I would certainly keep this mantra in mind. Just give me a start date Bob! My sequinning fingers are ready!
-Philip Estrada
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