BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.- Julien’s Auctions announced Bold Luxury: Bob Mackie, Stage Glamour & The Couture Edit. This extraordinary live auction event celebrates the artistry of legendary designers and the glamour of modern celebrity fashion, offering collectors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a piece of style and entertainment history. Online registration and bidding begins on Monday, October 27th, 2025. The auction commercial can be viewed here.

Taking place on Wednesday, December 3rd at The Peninsula Beverly Hills at 10AM PT, this global event features an extraordinary collection of couture, stage-worn costumes, and celebrity fashion treasures once owned and worn by some of the world’s most iconic women, including Tina Turner, Cher, Beyoncé, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Princess Diana, Britney Spears, and Carol Burnett.

"Bob Mackie’s dazzling designs and the stunning couture pieces in this auction truly capture the essence of glamour and star power. Bringing these rare fashion treasures to the auction stage not only celebrates the legendary icons who wore them—like Cher, Tina Turner, and Princess Diana—but also honors the incredible designers behind the scenes. It’s a heartfelt tribute to artistry, timeless style, and lasting legacy." said Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien's Auctions.

The Julien’s Auctions Bold Luxury auction series exemplifies how one-of-a-kind fashion artifacts and celebrity worn pieces continue to appreciate in value, attracting both seasoned investors and buyers looking for exclusive, rare assets. After the record-breaking success of our Princess Diana’s Style auction in June, we’re thrilled to unveil an exquisite piece from the Princess’s wardrobe in this sale—a stylish prelude to our highly anticipated Princess Diana auction in 2026. Anchoring the auction is an unprecedented offering of over 50 pieces from the incomparable Bob Mackie, whose designs defined the spectacle of stage, screen, and red-carpet glamour.

“I have spent a lifetime accumulating wonderful couture and collectible costume pieces. I also have quite a selection of my sketches to share and not enough room to store them all! I am very happy to share these with folks who love them.” said Bob Mackie.

Highlights from the Bold Luxury: Bob Mackie, Stage Glamour & The Couture Edit include:

Bob Mackie:

• Fall 2001 Foreign Intrigue Runway Collection Evening Gown and Coat (Est. $2,000-$3,000)
• Fall 1991 Black Velvet Evening Gown (Est. $700-$900)
• 1987 Red Sequined Runway Sample (Est. $800-$1,200)
• Spring 1992 Betty Boop Wedding Dress (Est. $2,000-$3,000)
• Signed 1998 Madame du Barbie Doll (Est. $300-$500)

Princess Diana:

• Princess Diana | Atelier Versace 1997 Event Suit (Est. $40,000- $60,000)

Cher:

• 1978 Cher...Special Performance Worn Sequin Bob Mackie Designed Costume (Est. $8,000-$10,000)
• 1977 Sonny And Cher Performance Worn Bob Mackie Design Jumpsuit (Est. $4,000-$6,000)

Tina Turner:

• 1977 Bob Mackie Caesar’s Palace Performance Worn Winged, Chain, Fringe Bodysuit (Est. $5,000-$7,000)
• 1977 Bob Mackie Lynn Anderson Show “Turn It Up” Sequin Bodysuit (Est. $3,000-$5,000)
• 1977 Bob Mackie Photo Worn Beaded Gown (Est. $3,000-$5,000)
• 1978 Bob Mackie Fashion Illustration Laugh In Performance Worn Beaded Gown (Est. $800-$1,200)

Carol Burnett:

• 1972 Bob Mackie The Carol Burnett Show Screen Worn Gown (Est. $1,000-$2,000)

Britney Spears:

• 2018 GLAAD Media Awards Dress (Est. $6,000-$8,000)
• 2007 Gimme More Leather Vest (Est. $1,000-$2,000)

Beyoncé:

• 2016 VMA Event Worn Francesco Scognamiglio Gown (Est. $8,000-$10,000)

Whitney Houston:

• 1998 Atelier Versace Performance Worn Gown (Est. $10,000-$15,000)

Madonna:

• 2014 Francesco Scognamiglio Grammy Award Rehearsal Gown (Est. $6,000-$8,000)

Couture Collectible Pieces:

• Christian Dior | John Galliano Spring 2010 Haute Couture Gown (Est. $3,000-$5,000)
• Hermès | 2016 Jaune Poussin Porosus Crocodile Retourné 35 CM Birkin (Est. $25,000-$35,000)
• Christian Dior | 2000 John Galliano Dior Gazette Fly Girl Dress (Est. $20,000-$40,000)
• New Jeans | 2024 Photo Worn Seodamhwa Chuseok Hanbok Ensembles (Est. $4,000-$6,000)

Before arriving in Beverly Hills, the collection will be unveiled during VIP private media showcases in New York, London and Beverly Hills. The only public exhibition will take place at the Museum of Style Icons in Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland, November 14–26, 2025, where the public can view these extraordinary designs in person and admission is free of charge.

The live auction takes place on Wednesday, December 3rd, 10 AM PST at The Peninsula Beverly Hills.