Bob Mackie “Wearable Art” Burnout Velvet Jacket (c. Late 1980s–1990s)

A striking Bob Mackie Wearable Art jacket in a dramatic devoré/burnout velvet design — the kind of piece Mackie became famous for: fashion with stage-level impact.

Bob Mackie is often called the “Sultan of Sequins”, known for dressing icons including Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and Madonna. What matters for collectors is that he blurred the line between costume and fashion, creating garments designed for presence, movement and instant visual recognition — and Wearable Art is exactly that philosophy translated into wearable form.

This jacket features a bold abstract pattern in rich crimson and charcoal tones, finished with black trim and a button/loop front. Lightweight with a beautiful drape — perfect over a slip dress, wide-leg trousers, or simply layered over black.

Measurements,

Size UK 18-20

Shoulders: 44cm

Bust: 62cm

Length: 80cm