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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sequins. Feathers. Drama. Bob Mackie Didn't Just Design Clothes — He Created Moments
Sequins. Feathers. Drama. Bob Mackie Didn't Just Design Clothes — He Created Moments originally appeared on L.A. Mag. It's hard to separate Bob Mackie from the legends he's dressed—Elton John, Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, RuPaul Charles, Carol Burnett—but behind every rhinestone and feather lies the vision of an artist who knew, instinctively, how to magnify a person's pure essence through silhouette, shimmer, and new documentary, 'Naked Illusion', Directed by Matthew Miele which is now streaming on PRIME, peels back the rhinestone curtain and reveals the man behind the magic. This isn't just fashion history — it's a glittering masterclass that doesn't just show his work; it shows how his vision helped steer the whole showbiz machine. Trust me, when I say darling, you'll want to watch every fabulous frame! Speaking with him feels like slipping into fashion history. And yet, Bob is anything but stuck in the past. He's warm, sharp, and disarmingly candid. He doesn't just speak in quotes—he tells stories that a deeply personal conversation with me he weaves through his childhood, his creative awakening, his unexpected family revelations, and his thoughts on Pride, Mackie reflects on what it means to be seen and to survive. With humor and grace, the man who defined red carpet magic opens up like never before.'I always knew I was different,' Mackie says from his home in Palm Springs. His voice soft but certain. 'I didn't play the same games as the other boys. I wasn't interested in baseball—I could draw, and that's what I did.' Mackie spent much of his childhood in the company of his British grandmother—no pets, no nonsense—and a boundless imagination. While other kids ran laps, he taped miniature set designs to Coke bottles, staging elaborate fantasy productions with paper dolls and records. 'I would build these little shows on my dresser,' he recalls. 'Play music, change the sets. Then start all over again.'Those daydreams eventually drew him to Hollywood, California, first sketching for other designers before making a name for himself as the go-to for showbiz reinvention.'People say I do 'the Cher look,'' he laughs. 'But Cher is Cher. Diana Ross is Diana. Mitzi Gaynor, totally different. You have to know who you're dressing. Their body, their energy, their essence.'That essence has defined some of fashion's most unforgettable moments. I ask him about the Met Gala, and his eyes light up. '1974. I went with Cher. It was quiet when we walked in… and then, boom. Hundreds of photographers. That dress is still in papers every year.'Even now, he speaks of Cher not just with pride, but with the affection of a creative soulmate. They understood each other without needing to it's not all sequins and applause. In the documentary, Mackie revealed something far more intimate: a granddaughter and two great-granddaughters he never knew he had.'It was a shock,' he says. 'But when I saw their pictures—I thought, they look like my son. They look like me.'He beams as he describes them—smart, sweet, and stylish, with a fondness for vintage shopping and a family full of creative women.'They've got great taste,' he adds, grinning. 'One's even got a stylist aunt in LA.' Mackie isn't interested in slowing down. He's still designing, still dreaming, but these days he chooses his projects carefully—joy is the driver now.'I don't do it every day like I used to,' he says. 'But when I do? I still love it.'And the advice for young designers hoping to follow in his footsteps?'Work for someone whose style you admire. Learn from them. But don't copy them. Find your own voice.'It's the same spirit he instilled in every dress: boldness, individuality, and a belief in the conversation winds down, I share a personal story. About wearing a tuxedo with a half-ballgown to Elton John's Oscar party in LA. About the pride my mother Marianne felt seeing me in the look. About how growing up I would see all of Bob's creations flipping through magazines had inspired it all. 'You wore it,' he smiles. 'That's what matters. You did it. That's the power of clothes.'Bob Mackie gave stars their wings. But perhaps his greatest gift is reminding us that we all deserve to shine. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Kepler Capital Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Rexel SA (0KBZ)
In a report released on May 30, William Mackie from Kepler Capital maintained a Buy rating on Rexel SA (0KBZ – Research Report), with a price target of €31.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Mackie is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 8.6% and a 60.69% success rate. Mackie covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as ABB Ltd, Rexel SA, and Weir Group plc (The). Rexel SA has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of €28.80. Based on Rexel SA's latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of €4.81 billion and a net profit of €175.95 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of €4.88 billion and had a net profit of €214.2 million
The Courier
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Courier
Brechin Matrix production moving to global sites as factory closure date revealed
Brechin's historic Matrix International factory is slated for closure before the end of 2025. In March, bosses at the East Mill Road engineering plant told staff their jobs were under threat. US owners of the 86-year-old company said they were considering transferring operations abroad. A consultation with the Angus workforce was launched. It has now concluded and the future of the plant has been confirmed. The decision will see parent company Regal Rexnord move Matrix International work from Brechin to other global sites. Those are Shenzhen in China, Angers in France, and New Hartford in the USA. The firm has said Angus production will run until November. The news is the latest economic hammer blow to the town in the wake of Storm Babet. Matrix – which began as a wartime engineering operation in 1939 – was swamped by the River South Esk in October 2023. It was left under feet of water. Three months later, staff were told manufacturing and production would cease there. However, assembly of highly specialised electromagnetic equipment such as brakes and clutches continued. It is thought to have employed around 100 staff in early 2024. The company has been approached for comment on the latest developments. The Matrix site is owned by local firm JJKS Estates. Last month, company director Kevin Mackie said Regal Rexnord had committed to a lease until 2038 before Storm Babet struck. He continues to press Angus Council for details of their communications with the company in the wake of the disaster. Mr Mackie and fellow JJKS director Jack Souttar have called for a full inquiry into the Matrix collapse. The authority previously said it worked alongside Scottish Enterprise to help JJKS and Matrix after the storm.
Daily Record
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Lanark Swimming Club stars make a splash in Manchester with medal haul
The youngsters were in fine form for their club Lanark Amateur Swimming Club won eight medals at two major events in Manchester and East Kilbride. Five of the club's national swimmers took part in the City of Manchester Open Meet, with Evi Mackie breaking two 15-year-old club records to take gold in 100m and 200m breaststroke, and she also finished first in 50m freestyle and took bronze in 100m backstroke. Mackie dipped under the 2.20 mark in the 200m individual medley. Emily Taylor won silver in 200m backstroke and 200m individual medley. Lucy Taylor and Orlaith Jeffrey obtained times for the Scottish Summer Meet, while Craig Shaw's performances in recent months have seen him qualify for the first time for the British Summer Meet in Sheffield. At the West Time Banded Meet in East Kilbride, Olivia Taylor, 11, won silver in 200m individual medley, as did 17-year-old Caitlyn Hamilton in the 100m freestyle. Clara McMahon and Erin Purdon posted personal best times. Coach Karen Kelly said: 'It was a great weekend of swimming for the club. 'I never thought I would see Victoria Gourlay's breaststroke records broken, so hats off to Evi. 'The trip to Manchester was worth the 400-mile round trip, and the medal success was fully merited.'
Hamilton Spectator
20-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
More fake cash has been found in Canada — here are clues to help identify it
Canadians have been warned about a rash of counterfeit currency circulating across the country, including recent reports of fake $100 bills in Winnipeg and large denomination banknotes recently detected in Barrie . But it's not just fake bills that are finding their way into Canadians' purses and pockets. Ontario YouTube channel CAD Roll Hunter documented a newly discovered fake toonie in a video post earlier this week. Unlike previous fake toonies that mimic older toonie designs, the new fakes appear to replicate the more modern $2 coins made after 2012. They include some of the enhanced security features, including vertical lines and maple leaves of the reverse (tails) side. But the fine details in the maple leafs on either side of the '2' may appear chunkier and bigger than the real toonie. The fake coins may also exhibit a frosted contrast between the design and the fields, like a proof coin struck with specially polished dies for collectors. The CAD Roll Hunter YouTube channel focuses on Canadian coin roll hunting, a practice in which collectors pour through rolls of coins in search of interesting, or rare varieties. CAD Roll Hunter's most recent toonie hunt reportedly revealed several fakes among a search of 1,000 $2 coins, although none appeared to be the newly discovered variety. Brent W.J. Mackie, a Kitchener numismatist and treasurer of the Waterloo Coin Society, confirmed the new fake toonie variety, but said they are not prolific in circulation. Previous fake toonies are distinguished by a split toe resembling a camel's foot on the polar bear's right paw. These fakes have been given the nickname 'camel toe' toonies. 'While the (new) design is certainly updated from the very common ones and they lack the telltale signs of the camel toe toonies, they appear to be extremely rare at this time,' Mackie said in an email. 'Indeed, only a very small quantity are even known to have been found in circulation.' Mackie added he has not yet seen the latest fake toonie in person. As for the more common varieties of fake toonies, Mackie said they are just as prevalent as ever. 'If you get a mixed box of toonies from the bank, you can expect to find at least a few fakes in there,' he said. 'There does not appear to be any decrease in the number of fakes in circulation.' With assistance from Canadian counterfeit coin expert Mike Marshall, Mackie has documented the most common counterfeit toonies on his website, . In addition to the anomaly on the polar bear's right paw, the website includes the 'Montreal Mint' toonies and the 'Z Dollard' counterfeits, among others. The Montreal Mint toonies were discovered in 2006 during a police raid at a metal token manufacturing facility in Repentigny, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal. Some of the fake coins made their way into circulation prior to the police raid. These fake coins are dated 2004 and 2005 and include normal polar bear designs. But the metal used for the ring is a darker grey colour compared to a genuine coin. The core can be more easily removed due to the lack of a locking mechanism and the coins have softer, less-defined features overall. 'Z Dollard' counterfeits may look like toonies from afar, but the differences are obvious on a closer view. Discovered in 2022, the coins feature an unknown figurehead instead of Queen Elizabeth, with a reverse legend that reads 'Z DOLLARD' instead of '2 DOLLARS.' These bizarre fakes are also dated 1990, six years before the first real toonies were issued in 1996. A disclaimer on notes that the website is designed solely for educational and reference purposes. It warns: 'The collecting of counterfeit coins or currency is illegal and explicitly not condoned by this website.' If you think you've found a fake toonie, the Royal Canadian Mint says you should report it to your local police service. 'Local law enforcement may work with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police once a complaint is filed,' the Mint notes online. 'We encourage customers to purchase numismatic coins only from reputable coin dealers.'
