1970s Amazing Bob Mackie Beaded Maxi designer-mollie-parnis The top inside bodice has

The top inside bodice has a partial lining of that is a net fabric

The waist is nipped in for that perfect hourglass silhouette

You can top this with the little cropped jacket for a bit more coverage or you can add the wide belt that will completely hide the bare middle and turn it into a proper dress

Similar pieces reside in museums around the world and it is fantastic example of his work on in the most striking of all the colors I have ever seen this done in

The entire top portion is attached at the shoulders but is actually like a little bolero as the dress continues up and under it

1970s Amazing Bob Mackie Beaded Maxi designer-mollie-parnis The top inside bodice hasThis is a very rare and early Bob Mackie piece that precedes his own label and was produced in tandem with Ray Aghayan. This is from the same client I acquired the other Mackie from and her mother purchased both directly from the designer(s). Made of a stretch silk jersey it is a sexy one shoulder silhouette. Onto the front of the bodice that has a shoulder strap is an elaborate and beautiful beaded Native American feel bird that has been hand applied