From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures

Iconic fashion designer Bob Mackie, who has died aged 87, spent his career styling the biggest stars in his signature bedazzled, feathered and beaded couture.

From old Hollywood's Marilyn Monroe to adorning singer Sabrina Carpenter in a pearly dress reminiscent of the 90s, Mackie's ensembles felt new and exciting – even when they recalled a bygone age.

Here are some of his greatest designs.

News imageUniversal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Steven E. Smith, brother-in-law of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, visiting with actress Marilyn Monroe during reception at the residence of Arthur B. Krim and Dr. Mathilde Krim, New York City, New York, USA, Cecil Stoughton, White House Photographs,, May 19, 1962.
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At 21 years old, Mackie was credited with sketching the dress worn by Marilyn Monroe when she sang "Happy Birthday Mr President" to John F Kennedy in 1962
News imageMirrorpix via Getty Images Bob Mackie stands next to Elton John, pointing at a sketch of the bejewelled baseball uniform he designed in 1975.Mirrorpix via Getty Images
Elton John pictured with Mackie in 1975, displaying a sketch of a sequinned baseball uniform that the singer would go on to perform in at Dodger Stadium
News imageGetty Images Cher in a cocktail length bugle-beaded dress, 1978.Getty Images
Cher poses in his bugle-beaded dress in 1978, the early stages of a partnership between her and Mackie that would last decades
News imageGetty Images Charo dances in a short gold dress against a deep blue backdrop.Getty Images
Spanish singer Charo in a glittery sequin dress in Los Angeles, 1980
News imageRedferns/Getty Images Tina Turner wears a glittery gold dress performing on stage with a backing dancer, who wears white.Redferns/Getty Images
Tina Turner in 1982 performing in London wearing a Bob Mackie disco-inspired dress, alongside a back-up dancer
News imageRon Galella Collection via Getty Images Fashion designer Bob Mackie and singer/actress Cher attend The Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute Gala Exhibition of "Costumes of Royal India" on December 9, 1985 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Cher attends the 1985 Met Gala with Mackie, wearing a long-sleeved gilded bodysuit, giving the impression of sparkling leaves wrapping around her torso
News imageBettmann Archive/Getty Images Cher in a feather headdress, 1986.Bettmann Archive/Getty Images
In 1986, Cher wears Mackie's black diamond-cut lattice and feather headdress ensemble, at the Oscars alongside actor Don Ameche
News imageRon Galella Collection via Getty Images Madonna wears a jewel-studded strapless gown at the Academy Awards, 1991, accented by a snowy fur stole.Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Madonna wears a jewel-studded strapless gown at the Academy Awards, 1991, accented by a snowy fur stole draped around her arms
News imageWireImage/Getty Images Diana Ross on the red carpet at the 20th CFDA American Fashion Awards in 2001, arm-in-arm with Bob Mackie. She wears a long blue dress and carries a sapphire feather boa.WireImage/Getty Images
Diana Ross wears a sapphire sparkly dress, fur-coat at the American Fashion Awards in 2001, arm-in-arm with Mackie
News imageCBS via Getty Images Beyoncé in Mackie, 2005.CBS via Getty Images
Beyoncé performed at the Annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2005 wearing Mackie's iconic flame dress
News imageVijat Mohindra/NBC via Getty Images Miley Cyrus lit up the stage wearing a vintage Bob Mackie minidress for her 2023 New Years TV specialVijat Mohindra/NBC via Getty Images
Miley Cyrus lit up the stage wearing a vintage Bob Mackie minidress for her 2023 New Years TV special
News imageGetty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Zendaya, 2024.Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Zendaya wearing a shimmering dress criss-crossed with rhinestones, gold and white-bugle beads at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame red carpet, 2024
News imageGetty Images Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV Awards in 2024.Getty Images
Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV Awards in 2024, wearing a pearl and crystal-embellished dress reminiscent of Madonna's 1990 snowy outfit
News imageGetty Images for The Recording Academy Miley Cyrus at the Grammy Awards in 2024Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Wearing shimmering silver, Cyrus paid tribute to Bob Mackie at the Grammy Awards in 2024
News imagePenske Media via Getty Images Designer Bob Mackie poses for a portrait in his studio in September, 1990. New York City.Penske Media via Getty Images
Sultan of Sequins, Rajah of Rhinestones, Guru of Glitter: Mackie's designs are remembered as timeless, daring and sparkly