Before Miley Cyrus performed her hit Flowers at the Grammys earlier this week, Bob Mackie and his artistic director of more than 20 years, Joe McFate, were treated to a private performance. During a fitting, the star performed the choreography of her song in front of them to see if the famous sparkling dress adapted to all her movements. “She did the whole act for us,” says Joe McFate. “It was a riot!”
Miley Cyrus' dress, star on the Grammy Awards red carpet
Miley Cyrus' shimmering outfit ended up being one of the most talked about fashion moments of the Grammys. A great admirer of Bob Mackie's creations, the singer asked the designer, through her stylist Bradley Kenneth, if she could wear a garment from his archives on the evening of the event. “She’s borrowed a few outfits from me in the past, including for her New Year’s Eve concert with Dolly Parton last year,” says Bob Mackie. “I love seeing her wear my creations, because she loves to perform and show off. You know she loves every minute of it.
Bob Mackie talks to us about the vintage dress worn by Miley Cyrus at the Grammys
The dress the star wore, with its floaty hem and midriff cutout, was from Bob Mackie's 2002 collection, titled To Broadway With Love. “It was a fashion collection inspired by Broadway musicals,” says the designer. “Miley's dress was an homage to the 'Big Spender' sequence from Sweet Charity. There were these three girls in sexy little fringed dresses.” Seeing Miley Cyrus' choreography, Bob Mackie knew the dress was perfect for her. “She’s there to entertain,” he explains. “And God knows a little sparkle goes a long way,” adds Joe McFate.
