{"product_id":"bob-mackie-wearable-art-silk-wild-cat-blouse-circa-1990s","title":"Bob Mackie Wearable Art Silk Wild Cat Blouse — Circa 1990s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary silk blouse from Bob Mackie Wearable Art transforms the shirt into a canvas, covering nearly every inch in a riot of lions, tigers, leopards and painterly animal markings. Saturated shades of amber, gold, red, acid green and black sweep across the silk in a composition that feels part fashion, part illustration, and entirely Mackie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dramatic black collar and center placket give the print just enough structure, while vivid red piping and gleaming gold-tone buttons add another layer of polish. Turn it around and the spectacle continues: a magnificent lion dominates the back, surrounded by prowling cats and expressive brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a blouse designed to disappear into a wardrobe. It is \u003cstrong\u003ewearable art in the truest sense — theatrical, unapologetic and unforgettable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob Mackie understood better than almost anyone that clothing could be entertainment. This piece captures that philosophy beautifully. The extravagant jungle print could easily have become costume, yet the fluid silk, tailored black detailing and sophisticated palette keep it firmly in the realm of statement fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob Mackie Wearable Art\u003cbr\u003e100% silk\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1990s\u003cbr\u003eBold jungle and wild-cat print\u003cbr\u003eBlack contrast collar and front placket\u003cbr\u003eRed piping\u003cbr\u003eGold-tone buttons\u003cbr\u003eLong sleeves with contrast cuffs\u003cbr\u003eAll-over print continuing across the back\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Good \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming synonymous with spectacular fashion, Bob Mackie began his career as an illustrator and costume designer — a background that remained visible throughout his work. His designs famously dressed performers including Cher, Diana Ross, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner and countless others, establishing Mackie as one of American fashion's great masters of theatrical glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis \u003cstrong\u003eWearable Art\u003c\/strong\u003e collections brought that same sense of fantasy into clothing intended for everyday wardrobes. Rather than relying on restraint, Mackie embraced color, embellishment, humor and visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silk blouse is a particularly wonderful example. The animals aren't simply repeated as a conventional print; they overlap and emerge from a dense painterly composition, making the garment feel almost like an illustrated textile artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the collector who believes fashion should occasionally roar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mon Luxe Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44195868311611,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9056\/6715\/files\/0D6E26F2-14F9-4449-91D5-65F6AE091A7C.png?v=1789429616","url":"https:\/\/monluxevintage.com\/products\/bob-mackie-wearable-art-silk-wild-cat-blouse-circa-1990s","provider":"Mon Luxe Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}