First Barbie Doll designed by Bob Mackie

Bob Mackie is an American fashion designer, best known for his costuming for entertainment icons such as Mitzi Gaynor, Cher and for The Carol Burnett Show.
By the mid 1960s, Mackie was a hot young “mod” designer, creating costumes for many top TV variety specials. To date, his impressive television career has earned him 31 Emmy–award nominations and 8 Emmy Awards.
His contributions to fashion were recognized in 1999 with the Bob Mackie Retrospective at The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology. In 2001, he was also honored by the American Council of Fashion Designers of America at the 20Th Annual American Fashion Awards.

Bob Mackie on "The Carol Burnett Show"



The first Barbie Doll Bob Mackie creation was produced in 1990. Fitted in a daring gown of 5000 hand-sewn golden sequins accented with a white feather boa, this Gold Label Barbie is a vision of fantasy couture. Her platinum blonde hair is pulled up, and accented by a golden headpiece. Golden earrings and bracelets accent this incredible ensemble. She comes package in form-fitting plastic inside a sturdy Plexiglas display case with the Barbie logo in the front display, actually she was the only Bob Mackie Barbie Doll not sold in a regular box. #5405