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Auction archive: Lot number 1343

A Mitzi Gaynor stage-worn gown and boa, designed by Bob Mackie

Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 1343

A Mitzi Gaynor stage-worn gown and boa, designed by Bob Mackie

Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

A Mitzi Gaynor stage-worn gown and boa, designed by Bob Mackie Nude illusion full-length gown heavily adorned with bugle beads and clear and silver sequins forming vines, punctuated by lilac-colored sequins formed into floral appliques, with a nude souffle neckline scattered with rhinestones and a deep slit in the skirt. Accompanied by a purple and white feather boa. Mitzi wore this stunner during her stage performances in 1979. According to Bob Mackie, Mitzi was instrumental in the success of his career when she asked him to design for her nightclub and television appearances in 1966: "It's terrific for a young designer to have a star that gets a lot of publicity and is wearing their clothes, and she was the first one." Accompanied by a snapshot of Mitzi wearing the gown on stage.

Auction archive: Lot number 1343
Auction:
Datum:
10 Dec 2019 - 11 Dec 2019
Auction house:
Bonhams London
Los Angeles 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90046 Tel: +1 323 850 7500 Fax : +1 323 850 6090 info.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

A Mitzi Gaynor stage-worn gown and boa, designed by Bob Mackie Nude illusion full-length gown heavily adorned with bugle beads and clear and silver sequins forming vines, punctuated by lilac-colored sequins formed into floral appliques, with a nude souffle neckline scattered with rhinestones and a deep slit in the skirt. Accompanied by a purple and white feather boa. Mitzi wore this stunner during her stage performances in 1979. According to Bob Mackie, Mitzi was instrumental in the success of his career when she asked him to design for her nightclub and television appearances in 1966: "It's terrific for a young designer to have a star that gets a lot of publicity and is wearing their clothes, and she was the first one." Accompanied by a snapshot of Mitzi wearing the gown on stage.

Auction archive: Lot number 1343
Auction:
Datum:
10 Dec 2019 - 11 Dec 2019
Auction house:
Bonhams London
Los Angeles 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90046 Tel: +1 323 850 7500 Fax : +1 323 850 6090 info.us@bonhams.com
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