Cher in Bob Mackie, TIME magazine, March 17, 1975. Photo: Richard Avedon. Image via TIME.
Speaking of Bob Mackie, I found some more Bob Mackie patterns from McCall’s.
Unhelpfully for collectors, vintage designer patterns were sometimes printed without the name on the envelope. This is the case with three Bob Mackie patterns, which were released earlier than those in my first Bob Mackie post. Like the other Mackie patterns, these three are also for stretch knits.
McCall’s 6575 and 6576 are slinky, disco halter dresses:
McCall’s 6575 by Bob Mackie (1979) Image via PatternVault on Etsy.
McCall’s 6576 by Bob Mackie (1979) Image via PatternVault on Etsy.
McCall’s 6577 is a pattern for a disco coverup, bodysuit, skinny pants, and handkerchief skirt. The contrast sash is also included:
McCall’s 6577 by Bob Mackie (1979) Image via PatternVault on Etsy.
Contemporary buyers would have ordered these designs from a catalogue complete with photos and the Bob Mackie logo, like this counter catalogue from September 1979 (click to enlarge):
Designs by DD Dominick and Bob Mackie in McCall’s catalogue, September 1979. Image via eBay.
Bob Mackie designs in McCall’s catalogue, September 1979. Image via eBay.
Make with strategically placed sequins for the full Cher effect…
Tagged: 1970s, Bob Mackie, designer, disco, fashion, McCall's, sewing, vintage
