Icon-Worn Stage Glamour from Cher, Tina, and Beyoncé Hits the Auction Block
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Julien's Auctions Presents Legendary Couture and Celebrity Fashion Featuring Cher, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Princess Diana, Beyoncé, Madonna, and More.
For collectors and enthusiasts of pop culture, fashion history, and pure, unadulterated glamour, mark your calendars. Julien's Auctions is rolling out the red carpet for a landmark event: Bold Luxury: Bob Mackie, Stage Glamour & The Couture Edit. This isn't just an auction; it's a living retrospective of fashion history, offering pieces that defined decades of celebrity style from the world’s most iconic designers and the titans who wore them.
Set to take place live on December 3, 2025, in Beverly Hills, the auction is a stunning celebration of star power, featuring unforgettable pieces worn by the likes of Cher, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Madonna, and even Princess Diana.
The Maestro of Sparkle
Anchoring this spectacular sale is an unprecedented collection from the man whose name is synonymous with show business glamour: Bob Mackie. The legendary designer, who dressed every major star from the 1970s onward, has contributed over 50 of his groundbreaking designs. If it was fringed, feathered, or covered in sequins and worn on a Vegas stage, chances are Mackie created it.
His presence in this auction is a major coup for fashion historians, offering a tangible connection to the creative force that shaped the visual identity of music and television. Mackie himself expressed a generous view on the sale, stating, "I have spent a lifetime accumulating wonderful couture and collectible costume pieces. I am very happy to share these with folks who love them."
Iconic Moments, Immortalized in Fabric
The collection reads like a rock-and-roll hall of fame and royal wardrobe combined. Highlights capture pivotal moments in celebrity history:
For the Mackie purist, there is Cher's 1978 Sequin Performance Costume and the incredible Tina Turner 1977 Winged Fringe Bodysuit, pieces that are as dynamic and powerful today as they were when they first hit the stage.
Stepping into the realm of high fashion and history is a breathtaking Atelier Versace 1997 Event Suit worn by Princess Diana. This piece represents the late Princess’s sophisticated, late-era style.
Modern pop culture is represented by the otherworldly drama of Beyoncé’s 2016 VMA Francesco Scognamiglio Gown and the elegance of a Whitney Houston 1998 Atelier Versace Gown.
As Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien's Auctions, observes, this collection truly captures the essence of celebrity: "It honors both the icons who wore these pieces and the visionary designers who created them."
Viewing the Glamour
For those who want a taste of this bold luxury before the hammer falls, the collection is embarking on a public exhibition. Style aficionados can view the pieces up close at The Museum of Style Icons in Newbridge, Ireland, from November 14–26, 2025. It is a rare chance to see the artistry behind these cultural artifacts before they find their new homes.
Online bidding is already open, but the live auction takes place on December 3rd at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. This event is a rare opportunity to own a piece of cultural history, where the luxury of couture meets the bold drama of the stage.