So, let me rewind to a week ago when the PR designers were introduced to fashion designer, Bob Mackie...who...if you don't know, was basically put on the map in the '70's & '80's by designing almost exclusively for Cher. I always have to laugh when the judges on PR criticize the designers for being 'too costumey' or tasteless in their creations. Then along comes Bob Mackie and everyone melts into a pile of sugary goo. For heavens sake people, Bob Mackie IS the poster child for 'over-the-top-too-costumey' fashion. Except maybe for Alexander McQueen, nobody...repeat, nobody does it better than Mackie.
Besides meeting Mackie, the designers assignment was to create a look for Christina Aguilera. Note to Christina [if she's reading this]...just a suggestion, but if I were you, I'd lay off the spray tanner. Yea...Homeland Security was just about ready to issue an orange alert.
And a special shout out to Mrs. Bixler's 3rd grade class for doing Christina's makeup...sheesh...good thing the girl has some singing chops.Anyway...I think all of the designers failed pretty miserably on this challenge. Don't know if you caught it or not, but Christina's final comment to the winner was, "...I MAY wear your look..." Translation..."Ain't no way in H-E-double toothpicks I'm wearing that without some serious alterations and a forklift of sequins."
So...here's to you Bob Mackie. Your flare for the dramatic is always if anything flamboyantly entertaining.
Mackie with Mitzi Gaynor, in the early years.
Gypsy's, tramps and thieves...hummm, Miss Bea.
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