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Remember Bob Mackie's Real Silk Jackets?

ALRATIBA — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:16:27 GMT

Remember back when Bob Mackie's jackets were silk? I bought one .... A18159 ... Silk Mystic Masks Quilted Jacket. I don't know how long I've had it ... but it's at least 7 years - and still looks new.

I wore it today to an event event today with a lime green turtleneck (perfect color match from LandsEnd), black WWC straight leg pants and black ankle boots. ... I was surprised by the number of people who stopped by to remark on the fab jacket!

I'm sorry I didn't get the matching silk scarves that he used to have.

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Pearlee — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:25:49 GMT

@ALRATIBA I definitely remember the jacket you have and the other silk jackets and scarves. Bob's clothes used to be done only in silk. I've been watching him so long on QVC that I remember when he only did the scarves and said one day he'd also bring clothes. Remember those little trinket boxes he used to do too? I have a couple of those. I have stationery and note cards he brought to QVC also.

But back to the jackets - I have the one with elephants on it. I still wear mine and I'm glad you read you still have yours. I remember the matching scarf to your jacket also. One of my favorite scarves I own is a silk scarf of his of dogs, and his friend's dog - Lucy? or Lulu? or something is in the exact center of it. it's a great dog scarf!

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PINKdogWOOD — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:26:32 GMT

BOb Mackie used to do some fabulous silk vests too. I love to wear vests and I had a few of his that were great. One or two I recall were even reversible. Nice additions to my wordrobe. I've given them away however years ago.

Your BM jacket is stunning - what a great colorful look this time of year too. I don't doubt you had many who stopped you to compliment your outfit.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:38:19 GMT

@Pearlee Didn't he have jewelry also ... just for a short time?

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Pearlee — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:40:05 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
@Pearlee Didn't he have jewelry also ... just for a short time?

@ALRATIBA Yes, I think so. But I didn't like it well enough to buy any, so it never comes to mind. I did buy plenty of his other things he doesn't sell at Q any more.

Remember Diane Von Furstenberg also sold all those silk big shirts? I have hers also.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 23:00:33 GMT

@Pearlee

I don't think I ever bought anything of Diane's ... but I do remember when she was on.

There were a lot of good vendors in "the good old days."

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Pearlee — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 23:26:30 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD 's post reminded me of the colorful vests Richard Simmons brought to QVC. He was always in vests on the air, when he wasn't in his exercise short shorts and tank top. I still have a couple of Simmons' vests that I bought when he was selling clothing!

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 23:34:07 GMT

I have 3 of the same jackets all skil that Louis Dell'Olio offered about 5 or 6 years (maybe more) ago. They looked like large window panes. I got them in several different colors. They still fit and look nice.

I wish he'd make them again.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 00:56:03 GMT

i remember his silk pieces, especially his scarves......loved them! they are works of art. the square ones were perfect for framing. i had these in his piano key design. still have the scarf, but have given away the jacket.

this is one of my favorites......his fashion parade scarf.....different fashions from different decades.

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hennypenny — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 03:58:33 GMT

I have the black elephant jacket and many of his silk blouses. My favorite silk blouse is a hapi coat that is a pea green with cats on it. I adore it. I have had it about twenty years.

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Nataliesgramma — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 08:50:53 GMT

Loved his silk scarves!!

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 15:01:41 GMT

I forgot that I had a couple of other "old" BM jackets!

Remember when he had the two-piece casual pants and zip jackets. I don't find an "A" number, but there is an RN90133 on one of the tags. I can't find picture online. The one I have/had white pants (long gone), and a zip jacket (still wear) with funnel neckline .. white sleeves. The fabric content is mixed ... solids are nylon, print is poly. Lining is poly/cotton. I think the nylon fabric is what we used to call "parachute cloth" or "ripstop." It's a crinkly nylon fabric with a bit of body.

The front and back have a vivid checkboard pattern in multicolor squares, and each square has a letter in different fonts. Very colorful. I like to wear the jacket with white pants

The second one is one of his "real" suede with knit sleeves. Item A84834. It was called Turkish Delight Embroidered Suede and Knit." Mine is black sleeves and black suede and embroidered with shaded copper and shaded turq embroidery. Fantastic jacket. I found a scarf at a small local shop that is black with stripe of metallic threads in those same colors.

You tell by the low item numbers ... I got them along time ago!

I need to check the closet - I may have some other BM items in there.

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gacat123 — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:10:59 GMT

@ALRATIBA

You might do an EBAY search for the scarf you are seeking?

Your jacket sounds totally beautiful!

CAT

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:30:05 GMT

@gacat123 wrote:
@ALRATIBA

You might do an EBAY search for the scarf you are seeking?

Your jacket sounds totally beautiful!

CAT

@gacat123 Thanks ... I didn't think of that!

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granddi — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:49:39 GMT

.....and there was another one called Indigo Moon?

Sometines I wish I had a huge room to store clothing like those Linea windowpane blouse mentioned.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 01:15:28 GMT

@granddi wrote:
.....and there was another one called Indigo Moon?

Sometines I wish I had a huge room to store clothing like those Linea windowpane blouse mentioned.

I had so many of them. I kept four jackets and one coat (duster) .... donated the rest. I've occaionally come across the IM style jackets in one of the nearby shops. Very eclected shop ... you never know what you'll find there!

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Trix — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 01:52:06 GMT

I still have some of Bob's silk scarves. The one which is a collage of dog breeds remains a favorite of mine. I would love to see Bob bring in some updated scarf styles. Silk might be my prefernece, but I would consider purchasing his beautiful prints if done in another fabric.

I know we're talking silk, but in the past Bob has done some incredible styles in fleece. Some of his fleece jackets really did allow you to wear that comfortable and most casual of fabrics, and look polished. I haven't even seen this type of jacket from Bob in a while, but perhaps I have just missed them.

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Vivian — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:28:19 GMT

I remember Bob Mackie's first appearance on QVC. He had a beautiful silk scarf for sale. Then he branched out into other garments, mostly jackets, all made of natural fibers like linen, cotton, or silk. Now it's all blends, at best, but mostly polyester. As I write this, Louis del Olio is on Q. His line has also been cheapened. I'm so glad that I bought many of his early offerings. Those days are clearly gone.