Incredible 1980s Bob Mackie Beaded, Sequin & Rhinestone Detailed Peach Silk Dress designer-tina-lesser September 1990

September 1990

Fully lined in a purple silk chiffon through the body of the dress and closes with a hidden set side zipper

Lots of hand finishes and made to demi-couture level

Over this sits is a  full length vest that closes at the neck only and has little cap sleeves and high vents running up each side

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

Incredible 1980s Bob Mackie Beaded, Sequin & Rhinestone Detailed Peach Silk Dress designer-tina-lesser September 1990This 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