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From Cher to Elton John, Bob Mackie Was Fashion's First Image Architect

The fashion designer, best known for costuming a murderer's row of Hollywood heavyweights, passed away this week at the age of 87.

From Cher to Elton John, Bob Mackie Was Fashion's First Image Architect

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