Sabrina Carpenter Is Twinning Cher’s Iconic Bob Mackie Looks—and We’re Obsessed
From feathers to ‘naked illusion,’ see how Cher’s Mackie looks inspire Sabrina now
Key Takeaways
- Singers Cher and Sabrina Carpenter both love fashion designer Bob Mackie.
- Cher and Sabrina wore the same dress, decades apart, showing that true style has no time limit.
- From feathers to sequins, these two superstars share a lot of fashion inspiration.
Cher turns 80 today—and her legendary style is so timeless, Sabrina Carpenter recently wore her exact vintage Bob Mackie dress! The 27-year-old pop star isn’t just inspired by Cher’s bold, body-positive fashion—she’s literally twinning her most iconic looks. From feathered showgirl glam to daring ‘naked illusion’ gowns, these two superstars prove that confidence and sparkle never go out of style. Here’s how Sabrina is introducing Cher’s fearless Bob Mackie moments to a whole new generation…
Cher and Sabrina Carpenter share a favorite designer—and a dress
Remember Cher’s black triangle “revenge” dress and towering feathered headpiece from the 1986 Academy Awards? That bold look is classic Bob Mackie style. He’s the award-winning fashion designer, now 87, behind most of Cher’s iconic outfits over the years. Cher has always been Mackie’s biggest fan. But now Sabrina is fangirling too, often appearing in Mackie creations, like a gold mini dress and a black tassel dress at the Grand Ole Opry.
Cher and Sabrina have worn the same archival ribbon dress too. Cher first wore it in 1975 on The Cher Show while performing a duet with Tina Turner. (Watch the famous fashion moment here.) Then Sabrina revived the look at a 2025 VMA Awards after party.
6 times Cher and Sabrina twinned in Bob Mackie-inspired fashion
The similarities between these two divas and multigenerational icons don’t end with the ribbon dress. Here are more ways their Mackie-inspired fashion tastes mirror one another…
The ‘naked illusion’ dress trend: Cher’s iconic take vs. Sabrina’s new spin
Both singers love revealing skin in daring dresses. Mackie made the look famous—and the documentary of his fashion career is called Naked Illusion. Cher danced around during “The Farewell Tour” in London in 2004 in this gold Mackie-designed see-through dress, and Sabrina rang in the New Year in 2026 wearing a shimmering Mackie-inspired nude outfit from Mirror Palais.
Feathers forever: Both stars make showgirl glam fun
Mackie is known for adding dramatic texture like feathers to dresses, hats and accessories. These women got the memo. Cher wore this feather boa during her “Dress To Kill” tour in 2014. And Sabrina repeated the trend at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
Statement headpieces: Cher’s headdresses and Sabrina’s Met Gala moment
It’s not just about dresses. Cher is known for wearing fashion headdresses too. She wore this Mackie bejeweled topper in 2005 during her “Farewell…Never Can Say Goodbye” tour. And Sabrina wore this beautiful piece to the 2026 Met Gala to compliment her Dior dress.
Black sheer gowns: The edgy upgrade
Both Cher and Sabrina give the classic “little black dress” an edgy twist with sheer, see-through panels. Cher wore this lacy gown to the 2026 Met Gala. Maybe she got inspiration from Sabrina’s 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party look.
Bob Mackie’s signature sequin style: from streetwear to red carpet
Mackie is called “the Sultan of Sequins” for a reason. He loved to add colorful bedazzles to his designs. Cher wore an encrusted Mackie jacket to the Late Show with David Letterman in 2013. And Sabrina wore a Mackie sequined dress—in the exact same color palette of black, white and gem tones—to the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
Old Hollywood shimmer and shine
Although these women like to push the fashion envelope with provocative outfits, they also do old Hollywood glamour like superstars with shimmering silver gowns, beadwork and sweetheart necklines. Cher wore this stunner to the 70th Academy Awards in 1998. And Sabrina stepped out in this gown for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
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