Bob Mackie: Sultan of Sequins, Designer to the Stars | Miami News

Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie, the “Sultan of Sequins” who dressed icons like Cher, Carol Burnett, and Marilyn Monroe, has died at 87 in Palm Springs from pneumonia. With nine Emmys, a Tony, and three Oscar nods, Mackie turned fantasy into fashion—crafting unforgettable, glittering costumes that celebrated individuality and glamour. He believed in enhancing people’s natural beauty, not altering them, and even late in life fiercely criticized today’s fashion trends as lacking creativity and originality. His legacy? Still dazzling: a recent auction saw one of his dresses sell for over $100K—25x its estimate—proving his timeless genius lives on. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.local10.com/news/2026/09/14/bob-mackie-designer-to-the-stars-who-dressed-cher-and-marilyn-and-defined-70s-glamour-dies-at-87/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ac566b4a15fb7e0b Report issues to [email protected].