15 unforgettable Bob Mackie designs, from Cher to Taylor Swift

“We’re all born naked, and the rest is Bob Mackie,” RuPaul once said of Bob Mackie, one of the most iconic costume and fashion designers of the last 60 years.

Mackie, who died on September 14 at 87, created some of the most recognizable and timeless pieces in fashion history, dressing stars including Cher, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, and Britney Spears.

He also managed to stay relevant in seven different decades, from drawing the first sketch for Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Happy Birthday Mr.

President” dress to providing one of the cornerstones for the aesthetic of Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” To commemorate his immeasurable impact on fashion over the years, we’ve compiled a list of just some of Mackie’s iconic and best-known looks, from the ’60s to now.