This story was originally published on May 7, 2019.
Several fashion designer’s whose work is featured in the Met’s new show, Camp: Notes on Fashion, got a sneak peek of the exhibit yesterday. The legendary Bob Mackie was among them. The Daily caught up with the costume and fashion designer, discussing the CFDA, his famous clients like Cher and Carol Burnett, and why he doesn’t care for Project Runway.
A gown by Bob Mackie, 2008, in “Camp: Notes on Fashion” (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, BFA)
You’re getting the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award from the CFDA next month!
I am, isn’t that crazy? I feel like I’m old enough. They gave me an award for “exuberance” [in 2001]. I kind of stopped doing ready-to-wear. I got really sick of it. So I was thinking, that’s nice, they gave me an award. I’m through with that. So all of a sudden this came up, which I’m delighted. It’s fun! I’m like, Oh, they’re finally appreciating me! [Laughs]
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