Bob Mackie & Cher Iconic Design Archive

Historical Retrospective & Tribute

“Sweet Prince of Sequins, Feathers & Illusion”

From the 1970s Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour to legendary Met Galas, Oscar triumphs, and stadium spectacles—explore costume craft details, inspect beadwork silhouettes, and compile verified archival tribute folios.

Curated Eras (select era to filter costumes) Viewing: 1970s Variety Hour (1971–1977)

Masterwork Costumes (3)

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1970s Variety Hour

The Naked Illusion Beaded Gown

1974 Met Gala & Time Magazine Cover

Fabric & Foundation

Double-layer silk soufflé illusion netting with sheer stretch mesh base.

Beadwork & Embellishment

Hand-stitched Bugle beads, Austrian iridescent crystals, and ostrich plumes.

Silhouette & Impact

Body-contouring trumpet hemline with dramatic feather train and keyhole back.

Archival Significance

Designed specifically for Cher’s appearance at the 1974 Met Gala (Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design). The sheer illusion shocked red carpet conventions and became one of the most referenced gowns in modern couture history.

Exhibition Crystal Spotlight

Illusion Transparency: 85%

Curatorial Tribute Journal

Compose and log tribute entries into the canonical historical index.

3 Entries

Recorded Memorial Log

Archival Validation Proof JSON Archive Bundle

Primary Era 1970s_variety_hour

Active Status Curated and Verified

Total Historical Records 42 Collaborations cataloged