It was full of artists and artisans at the top of their game. It was truly love at first sight. 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. Your California Privacy Rights. Bob Mackie was born in Monterey, California. and somehow we made her look absolutely fabulous. He thinks about how things are going to be made as hes sketching, so the function of it becomes part of the form. [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. The images of his costumes and gowns for these women have become a part of the landscape of fashion from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and in my case, become part of my hard drive of references. 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. He is good looking, elegant and has a charming voice. What that means is when he shows me a sketch, hes already got ideas of how the piece is actually going to be constructed in three dimensions; he really understands and is interested in how [a piece] is going to go together, and he sees how that plays into making it look the way he wants it to look. CRAFTSMANSHIP We had worked with Elizabeth on the Judy Garland show and she made the most beautiful clothes for Judyand 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 onand somehow we made her look absolutely fabulous. Its essential. They had the costume designers name there. Juliet, Tennesse, in search of some sparkle and Bob Mackie's. Traveling six hours of their way, Robert insists on seeing the Bob Mackie museum. [Many designers are] not very interested in the construction of the garment. Hes obviously a brilliant designer, but hes not full of himself and overly dramatic in his regular day-to-day life. Whats the point in doing it if youre not going to make it perfect? 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.] 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. chief curator frye art museum; consultar processo pelo cpf. Be. He thinks about how things are going to be made as hes sketching, so the function of it becomes part of the form. Its official title . She said, No ones seen me dressed up for a couple of years,, because she had stopped and done a play and some movies, and I said, Okay, what would you like? Well, I want a big headdress. A headdress? His interest lies less in what a character wears than in why. And he dressed everybody: the dancers, singers, the guest stars, us. 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. The list goes on . They were sort of middle-aged ladies that loved to do little secretary suits and housewives, but when it came to doing anything slightly flamboyant, or if it was a musical, or a showgirl or something, they absolutely werent comfortable with it. He was offered movieshe was offered The Great Gatsby. Maybe people felt if they were going to wear Bob Mackie, they wanted something sexy and fabulous, not day clothes. He has made thousands of brilliant costumes in his day and should have a show of his own at The Met. You cant be a shy wallflower in a Mackie; youve got to be ready to stand out. 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. Nobody ever said in a script, That mans gay; hes acting so silly. He was just this character in the play whether he was the concierge, or the funny uncle, or the man that designed costumes in a show. [Once after a dinner at his home,] Bob brought out glass ice buckets and in them were all kinds of Push Pops and Dreamsicles and drumsticks. Bob Mackie: I was born in 1939, . . Everybody has a different idea [of] what constitutes camp. . 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, dress). 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. More information and tickets can be purchased here: http://www.tinaturnerheritagedays.com/schedule.html. The Costume Institute at The Met All the things weve made for Cher over the years are all hand-embroidered, beaded, whatever. Sonny and Chers pop music thing was big for a moment and then it went away; it was like a novelty. Add to List Opens a popup. . This kid and I who are traveling cross-country, we stop at the fictional Bob Mackie Museum in Mt. I got a job in Hollywood at Paramount Studios working for Edith Head. Tina Turner continues to be one of the worlds most popular entertainers around the globe earning her the title as The Queen of Rock and Roll. Turner is recognized as the most successful female rock artist, winning an enviable eight Grammys. I wasnt that interested in fashion, I really wanted to be part of the entertainment industry, and thats kind of how it all started. Can Seventh Avenue . The Slaughterhouse. He was just playing in a new sandbox. I loved every minute working with him; the work was brilliant, and the workmanship impeccable. Joe McFate, design director, Bob Mackie: Ray was Persian and he got himself into the United States, he learned to speak English, and he got himself an education, and directed plays and designed costumes. 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. Bob and Cher [were] creating an image for him as much as they were for her. Burnett: They call Bob the sequin king and all of that; well, just take a gander at some of our shows and youll see not only just beautiful costumesand theyre beautifully madebut that he knows how to dress a woman to her advantage. 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. He is good looking, elegant and has a charming voice. The whole camp thing . It was all camping and it was all tongue-in-cheek. Thats Bob: a beautiful meal and then . People would die. . For the Oscars in 1986, Cher herself said: I dont want to wear just an evening gown. McFate: When Bob was doing The Carol Burnett Show and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour [etc. 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. Beautifully. People would die. FEBRUARY 13, 2017. Learn More and Plan Your Visit. Mallis: Bob does glamorous clothing. And he dressed everybody: the dancers, singers, the guest stars, us. I think some of the early 1930s films are the campiest things that ever happened, and they still are. As a costume designer, he influenced fashion dramatically. For publicity shots of Tina Turner by Paul Cox click here. They cant start moving around in the wrong places, you know what I mean? ! (I think he was in his late 20s at the time), and he came in and we just said, Okay, will you do the show? and he said, Yes, and that was it. Both Cher and Diana Ross brought their time-honored hits to the Strip at different resorts. [costume], thats in the Smithsonian. I do have to say spending time in his workshop was one of the greatest experiences of my life. 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. Everyone thinks, Oh, you just dash things off for the stage, but we like things beautifully made. 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.] Back in the late 70s, I was an aspiring costume designer, and Bob Mackie was who we all aspired to be, or know, or have some connection to his magic. 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. Its like a dichotomy. There were characters (usually on the gay side), and they had the best, the funniest lines. 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. She and I were having a conversation backstage and Juliet said what she loved about Bobs clothes were [their inner structure]. You cant ignore his presence and his success even if hes not your cup of tea. May was no calmer, with new getups to make for Chers Here We Go Again tour, his inclusion in the Camp exhibition at the Met, and the announcement of a biographical documentary. Museum Highlight Tours: Thursday - Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Storytime in the Children's Gallery : Every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. On every third Saturday of the month, Storytime will feature an American Sign Language ( ASL) Interpreter from our community partner, BRIDGES For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 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. You always associate his name with glamour, although his sense of humor and, of course, the comedy are beyond. West Tennessee is rich in music and cultural heritage and to preserve this world-wide icon right here in Haywood County is a privilege and an honor. 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). 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. His pieces sit on the body like couture [does]. 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. Isnt it Diana Vreeland who said that? Give them what they dont know they want? Well [thats what he did]. 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. Sure it can, but was it going to make him a success in the eyes of the American public? McFate: Im not sure exactly who talked Bob into doing Seventh Avenue. 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. and the fact that each one of those costumes had to be built so the [actors] could get in and out of them in under a minute and still look stylish . 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. Crutcher: 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 asdown-to-earth is such an overused expression but I guess he kind of is. boom! anita pallenberg funeral pictures; coup de vent 5 lettres; distributive and redistributive policy; do giraffes die in holes; neokcs viewmodel settings; victoria secret hoodies; A friend of mine arranged an interview for me with Bob. Burnett: I dont think there is anyone in the history of costume design who could do what Bob did, and continues to do. These interviews have been edited and condensed. Im not sure exactly who talked Bob into doing Seventh Avenue. Be. And then all these people, the Kim Kardashians of the world, start copying her. Give them what they dont know they want? Well [thats what he did]. It was kind of lonely, but I got used to entertaining myself, the designer told Vogue in 1990, noting, I was always pretty good with crayons. Another diversion Midler: Hes a genius, and genius goes in and out of fashion. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. Well [thats what he did]. The curtain dress he concocted for Burnetts Went with the Wind sketch is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian. 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. . Here, 16 contributors, Burnett and Cher included, share their colorful memories of the iconic designer. Midler: Hes a genius, and genius goes in and out of fashion. Wonderful pieces that look gorgeous in the hand as well as on the body. but I think that Bob is really proud of a beautiful life shared with someone. Then I met this woman, Elizabeth Courtney, who had worked at Columbia Studios running the workroom. one episode is a Bob Mackie episode. Bob and Cher [were] creating an image for him as much as they were for her. It was truly love at first sight. Shalom Harlow, model: You cant be a shy wallflower in a Mackie; youve got to be ready to stand out. I think I have a broad range, but if youre doing a certain kind of work all the time, people put you in that niche. In the late 70s, Dottie paid him $100,000 a year to develop her stage wardrobe. McFate: I thought I was meticulous you have no idea how important the fitting process is to him. He has made thousands of brilliant costumes in his day and should have a show of his own at The Met. Mackie doesnt scare me, you know I can handle a little bit of extra fabric. Everyone has a dream, but I have to say that your dreams cannot work without education, says Tina. . , and when the ballet came on, I just thought it was the most beautiful thing Id ever seen. The Museum is closed on Mondays, New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. When you touch his creations, you have the feeling of being in contact with an artefact. RuPaul: I cant say enough good things about Bob Mackie. It can be what you say, or what you wear, or how you wear it. What that means is when he shows me a sketch, hes already got ideas of how the piece is actually going to be constructed in three dimensions; he really understands and is interested in how [a piece] is going to go together, and he sees how that plays into making it look the way he wants it to look. Admission to the Museum is free. 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 . And of course you know the Gone with the Wind [costume], thats in the Smithsonian. He was entranced by the glamour of Carmen Miranda and the magic of the ballet in. Bob had the pulse of his clients; he listened to them and he knew what they wanted and he gave the stores what they didnt have. 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. I have this horrible kind of fear of retiring and not doing anything because I would be so unhappy, and, when youre like that, I think you die earlyyou just have no hope about anything. So he designed the costumes for my first Las Vegas [revue]. I want to wear something really fun. I had done several outfits for her over the years, some of them were bare midriff and whatever. Strimple: Well you know, hes the perennial boy. Wonderful pieces that look gorgeous in the hand as well as on the body. 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. Bob Mackie sanctified the voice and the attitudes of the rock stars who are the gods of the 20th century. Isnt it Diana Vreeland who said that? Dorothy Crutcher, patternmaker: Certainly Bob has very high standards for how the finished product needs to look. I never kind of wondered what I would do, I just thought Id do that. Mackies been at this for 58 years. Its no good if its casually made. Originally it was written that I would come down the stairs with the draperies just kind of hanging on meand you know Bobs got this wicked, wonderful sense of humorand 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 televisionand it has. There, they can see these gorgeous creations and their. 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. A friend of mine arranged an interview for me with Bob. hes a genius, thats all. Bob had the pulse of his clients; he listened to them and he knew what they wanted and he gave the stores what they didnt have. Variations 1; Variations 2; Features. Entdecke 1984 Pressefoto Designer Bob Mackie mit Models, die seine Kreationen tragen in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! . This is beautiful. SEVENTH AVENUE They [have been some] indelible moments of [red carpet] craziness, really. I think his clothing was perfectly fine, but it just never captured the imagination. MPK: That's a combination of both of us, but the idea of a whole episode centered around Bob Mackie, that's RuPaul Charles. Bob Mackie. Evening dress. Irene Sharaff became my favorite, my idol. And then when I was about 10 or 11 years old, I went to see An American in Paris, and when the ballet came on, I just thought it was the most beautiful thing Id ever seen. and I said, Boy, the costumes shes wearing are really great, was on television, and those costumes were just unbelievable, and we saw the credit, so we said, Well, maybe well be lucky enough to get him. So we called, and we made an appointment for him to come over to the house. ], he was offered a lot of other [jobs]. 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. I met Bob when I was 19. Slated for a December 2020 release, an as-yet untitled Bob Mackie doc from Matthew Miele will examine the designer's 50-year career, from sketch artistry to costume designing 'The Carol Burnett . I think thats how Bob looks at things, that if you just stand something on its head, its not so shocking anymore. I said to my partner, Ray, we both are designers and we needed to do better product [and we asked her to join us]. bob mackie museum tennessee bob mackie museum tennessee. I think he loves how his work and his creativity has given the world a little bit of joy, a little more color. His work was not [about] business; it was the emphatic work of an artist for other artists. Once we solve the problems in the fitting, then [there is] nothing to worry about on the runway or onstage. For a long time, that all I know how to do are Cher dresses. came on the air. [I think] he sees the actual construction of [a garment] as part of the aesthetic. I think some of the early 1930s films are the campiest things that ever happened, and they still are. he took a lot of risks. Everybody has a different idea [of] what constitutes camp. Select this result to view Bob MacKie's phone number, address, and more. It is an honor for the Tennessee State Museum to receive this gift from Tina Turner for our museums collection, says Tennessee State Museum Executive Director Ashley Howell. The Guinness Book of World Records lists Tina as selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. Bobs response was, Well, if we stand her on her head, it will just be cleavage. Its something he actually said, and we put it in the show and it gets a roar every night. Later, [when I was] nominated for a Tony for the very first time, in the mail I get a letter from him. I knew everything[except] that he made those dresses. These interviews have been edited and condensed.At top: Cher, in Bob Mackie, with the designer in 1985 at a Diana Vreelandera Met Gala celebrating Costumes of Royal India., 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). It goes hand in hand. I loved working with Carol because she really let me contribute to the ideas, and sometimes I would help her with a character. There are some wonderful costume designers on Broadway and in the movies. I stopped and looked to see if I could find out: Well, how did this happen? and everyone turned into a child. His designs have been worn by Tina, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Sarah-Jessica Parker, and Kylie Minogue among many others. I was just lucky; I mean I really never changed in what I really wanted to do and where I wanted to work. And my mother would explain and before I knew it, I was really interested. 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. To date, more than 604 million unique media impressions have been acquired on the museum. I said, No, I dont think you understand, we will do five different gowns per show and there will be no testing. And she said, Well, thats impossible. And I said, I think youre right. The next call I made was to Ray Agahayan who was working with a young man by the name of Bob Mackie, and I said, I want you to design the clothes for the Judy Garland series. And Bob washe looks to be 9 years old now, but at this point he was actually 9 years oldand so I set up a meeting with Bob Mackie and Judy Garland and violins played, I mean you could see a love affair taking place. For me it is like having met a guru. Mackie: The picture of Cher giving the award to Don Ameche was in every newspaper across the countryacross the worldand they keep printing it every year. Ill find out what works and what doesnt.. Its too bad that people have sort of put him in the costume realm because it really is high art, actually. cinematic. Isnt it Diana Vreeland who said that? and they keep printing it every year. Bob Mackie's client list reads like a who's-who of 20th-century legends. Strimple: Juliet Prowse was a premier dancer who Bob asked to [model]. 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. In all honesty, I think seeing himself as a character in, has been liberating for Bob, in a way. 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. He finds so much joy; he literally loves working and he loves the process of working. The governor also announced that $40 million would be raised in private funds for the project. 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. Bob also did that with The Carol Burnett Show. I believe Ray and Bob met at a Costume Designers Guild meeting out in Los Angeles. Son Gncelleme : 26 ubat 2023 - 6:36. 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. I look at it and I say, I didnt make that. Mackie: The whole camp thing . He is a totally supportive force field of positive energy who is a delight. can the same book have different isbn numbers; list of amsi dealerships; request for entry of default federal court; rockabilly festival 2023. brad pitt's cousin 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. 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! I dont think there is anyone in the history of costume design who could do what Bob did, and continues to do. His unique, glamorous-sometimes. Here, 16 contributors, Burnett and Cher included, share their colorful memories of the iconic designer. I thought, Wow! 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