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A metallic red and gold brocade, halter top dress accented with punched stones in red, orange, purple, citrine, green and iridescent. The dress features whimsical breakaway flaps at chest held in place with velcro which reveal nude panels beneath with beading over the bust. The dress was created as part of a costume worn by Midler during her September of 1979 through January of 1980 tour Bette! Divine Madness where it was paired with elaborate and colorfull bird feather ‘wings’ and tail feathers. Midler opened the show in this ensemble singing “Big Noise from Winnetka.” Midler also wore the dress, during her interview with U.K. talk show host Parkinson on the BBC in 1979. "One of my most successful entrances ever. I will never forget the sound that went up when the audience saw this outrageous costume designed by the extraordinary Bob Mackie. I loved all our collaborations. He was so inventive, and so much fun. We spent most of our time at the fittings laughing, and his whole team, from fitters to beaders, were so wonderful to me. I cried when he closed Elizabeth Courtney's doors." - Bette PROVENANCE Lot 71, "The Collection of Bette Midler," Julien's Auctions, November 12, 2011, Beverly Hills, California Categories: Bette Midler


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A metallic red and gold brocade, halter top dress accented with punched stones in red, orange, purple, citrine, green and iridescent. The dress features whimsical Read more…


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An iridescent sequin covered floral print bikini with mylar fringe and sequin floral adornments with labels reading “Eternal Designs.” Worn by Midler during performances of Read more…


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A white cotton and satin corset top with chain mail rhinestones, lace-up back, halter strap and front zip closure. Together with a pair of black Read more…


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A two piece, red synthetic blend brocade middie with black lace over red fabric embellished with red bugles and jet stones together with matching cigarette Read more…


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A two piece, green, black, red and blue striped taffeta skirt with matching halter top embellished with green embroidered sequins. Categories: Bette Midler Read more…


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An autumnal crinkle chiffon print, long sleeve dance dress with jeweled leaf embellishments, label reading, “Parsons-Meares New York.” Worn by Midler as she sang “From Read more…


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2011-11-12


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A pair of distressed cotton knickers with patches and sin- gle suspender with a matching shrug vest both with labels reading, “Barbara Matera Miss Midler.” Read more…


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A gold lame, full skirt with full net underskirt with metal- lic dot net fabric accents and shoulder detail. Worn by Midler with matching bodice Read more…


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2011-11-12


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A merlot sequin, halter, fish tail gown. Midler wore this during her New Year's Eve performance at Avery Fisher Hall, New York, 1973. "New Year's Read more…


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A black, multicolored print, silk blouse with rhinestone embellish- ment and black satin spandex pants with label reading, “Bob Mackie.” Worn by Midler as she Read more…


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Date:
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