Costume Design
Sabrina '54 Recreation
A faithful recreation of the iconic Bob Mackie halter dress worn by Cher, reimagined for the Sabrina Carpenter tour celebration. Features hand-cut ribbon strips with metallic disc embellishments, constructed from original flat pattern development. Demonstrates technical construction skills and attention to archival design details.
Overview
A faithful recreation of the iconic Bob Mackie halter dress worn by Cher, reimagined for the Sabrina Carpenter tour celebration. This project demonstrates technical construction skills and attention to archival design details.
Design Process
The recreation began with extensive research into the original Bob Mackie design, studying archival photographs and documentation. Original flat pattern development was used to achieve an authentic silhouette and construction approach.
Construction Details
The garment features hand-cut ribbon strips with metallic disc embellishments, carefully assembled to capture the movement and sparkle of the original design. Each element was constructed with attention to both visual impact and wearability.
Skills Demonstrated
- Archival research and design analysis
- Flat pattern development
- Hand embellishment techniques
- Metallic disc application
- Costume construction for performance wear
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