Keke Palmer brings dazzling retro glamor and vintage flair to the red carpet at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. Styled by Molly Dickson, the multi-hyphenate star commands total attention in an iconic archival masterpiece. She wears a plunging gold Bob Mackie gown featuring a web of waist cutouts and a dramatic high slit.
The singer effortlessly proves that shimmering embellishments, seventies vintage archives, and daring cutouts create an unforgettable fashion statement.
Keke Palmer channels Raquel Welch in plunging Bob Mackie dress with thigh-high slit and cutouts at CFDA
Palmer models an iconic vintage gown originally custom-made by Bob Mackie for Raquel Welch during her performance with Cher in 1975. Sourced from Timeless Vixen, the shimmering champagne-gold creation features a low-cut plunging bra top with crisscross halter straps framing her decolletage.
A web-like network of beaded gold strings connects the top to the skirt, exposing her waist and hip tattoo with daring side cutouts. The shimmering column skirt features a centered thigh-high slit that accentuates her legs. Talking about the dress, Palmer said: “It’s Bob Mackie, vintage. Actually, it’s the dress that Raquel Welc...