1980's Bob Mackie Black Cut-Out Rhinestone Illusion Gown Size 0-2

This is not your average vintage. This is original Bob Mackie, from his mainline collection in the 1980s—sold through Saks Fifth Avenue back when department stores actually carried couture. It's a one-way ticket to main character energy, and it’s not subtle. This is THE dress.

She is made of nude illusion mesh and completely hand-embellished with jet black and silver rhinestones in a wave-like pattern that wraps the body. It features strong shoulders, long bat-wing sleeves with zippers on each wrist, a high neck, scalloped open back, and mid-length hem. Sleek, sheer, structured—and unapologetically over-the-top in the best ways. The shoulder pads can be easily removed but we love them the way they are.

This isn’t from one of the cheaper licensing offshoots. It’s Bob Mackie at his peak, when he was dressing Cher, Diana, and anyone else who needed to own a stage. 

This dress has the original union tags, making it a true vintage piece. It is listed as a vintage size 10, but this dress will fit a modern 0-2 depending on fit. It is in pristine condition with no rips, stains, or tears. This dress is currently being sold elsewhere from $425-$900

It was made in the USA f the highest quality.

Measurements (laying flat): bust 16", waist 12.5", shoulders 16", length 40"

Bob Mackie is the undisputed king of sparkle, camp, and costume. His mainline creations are some of the most collected and celebrated in American fashion history. Known for dressing icons of music, film, and television, Mackie’s designs blur the line between fashion and performance art. The pieces he released through Saks in the 1980s brought that same level of craftsmanship and theater to women who lived for drama—in the best way.

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