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#6337 - c. 1970's Original
BOB MACKIE Dance Costume Worn by
MITZI GAYNOR! Constructed by Elizabeth
Courtney, Hollywood Costumes! Do
you dream of getting a call from "Dancing with the Stars"? Or
do you just want a great Bob Mackie costume to strut your stuff in
your on bedroom in front of your own mirror (no YouTube camera in
sight!)? These don't become every day, so fulfill your fantasy
once and for all. A gorgeous example of Bob Mackie in his full
element, this sequined dance costume was worn by Mitzi Gaynor in one
of her many television specials. The nude leotard is covered in
vertical stripes of white sequins which extend beyond the leotard
finished with huge ostrich feathers and large topaz
rhinestones. The look is, of course, to make it appear nearly
nude with floating feathers as she danced! Back zipper. Though the
costume was constructed at the famed Elizabeth Courtney costumer,
and only has the Courtney label,... it is guaranteed to be a Bob
Mackie original design. FYI, Bob and his first collaborator,
Ray Aghayan originally had their design studios at Elizabeth
Courtney's on Melrose Ave in LA. Oh, and FYI, Mackie designed
multiple costumes for Gaynor and won two Emmy awards for her TV
specials: "Mitzi... Zings Into
Spring" and
"Mitzi... Roarin' in the '20s".
This
costume is in Very Fine condition with just a few sequins that need
"combing" into place. If any sequins are missing, they are few
and far between.
SOLD -
but on display in Museum Category for Research/Study
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