Famed fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie dies at 87

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Famed costume designer Bob Mackie died Monday. He was 87 years old.

Mackie was known as the “Sultan of Sequins” for the show-stopping looks he created for famous performers, and his dazzling designs became as memorable as the stars who wore them — think Cher's feathered mohawk headdress at the 1986 Oscars. He designed an estimated 17,000 costumes for Carol Burnett's variety show, including a famo…

Famed costume designer Bob Mackie died Monday. He was 87 years old.

Mackie was known as the “Sultan of Sequins” for the show-stopping looks he created for famous performers, and his dazzling designs became as memorable as the stars who wore them — think Cher's feathered mohawk headdress at the 1986 Oscars. He designed an estimated 17,000 costumes for Carol Burnett's variety show, including a famo…

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