Legendary fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie is known for his glamorous designs, dressing stars such as Cher, Tina Turner and Madonna for everything from red carpets to concerts.
Taylor Swift recently wore one of Mackie's creations in several photos for her album “The Life of a Showgirl.”
“It was kind of a surprise because I didn't know she had clothes like that,” Mackie told CBS Mornings on Tuesday during an interview to discuss his career. “She borrowed them from a big casino in Vegas.”
Mackie designed the costume more than 40 years ago for a Las Vegas show in the 1980s.
He explained that he sketches out his projects, but watching the stars perform is part of his process.
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“My philosophy is to watch what they do, how they work on stage, how they walk, how they sit,” he said.
“This is very important. You can’t just throw a dress on just anyone.”
Mackie reflected on his work with Turner and Cher.
“You just don’t know until you meet them and watch them perform that they are that woman, that girl. I mean, Cher has never been intimidated by anything I've ever put on her—ever,” Mackie said.
He added that Turner “always knew what she wanted. She said, “Oh, it's too old-fashioned, I can't wear it.” Then she would put it on and say, “Oh.” Well, that's very good.”
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Now some of Mackie's iconic works will go up for auction in December.
“Everything is fine. It's not waiting for me at home. It's just there and girls love to see someone else wearing it. It's fun,” he said.
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