Spring 1992 Bob Mackie Huge Tropical Flower Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Matching Cape designer-balmain One pocket along the hip

One pocket along the hip opposite to the zipper

Unlined and closes with hook & eye at the waist

The cut is unabashedly female and chic - it has an almost dancer feel to it and you can't help but feel sexy if you can fit it

Fully lined in a iridescent blue silk taffeta and closes with a front painted metal zipper and a hook & eye at the bust

glossy black buttons down the front are bold and really give the dress a surprisingly modern feel even now

Spring 1992 Bob Mackie Huge Tropical Flower Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Matching Cape designer-balmain One pocket along the hipThis stunning and rare gown was designed by Bob Mackie. Mackie shot to fame with the work he did dressing Cher. The best of his work is dramatic and opulent and he was a master at print and color. He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis, where he drew Marilyn Monroe's famous 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress, prior to working as a costume designer and co designing with fellow costume designer Ray Aghayan who would become his life partner.