A Bob Mackie black strapless cocktail dress from his spring 1992 collection featured Hollywood style icons, one of which was Betty Boop, who inspired the bodycon mini dress.

A version of this particular design was worn by Margot Robbie in Barbie: The World Tour book by Margot Robbie and stylist Andrew Mukamal, published by Rizzoli New York. One of the looks featured in the book was a Spring 1992 design by Bob Mackie that paid homage to Hollywood style icons; one was Betty Boop, who inspired the bodycon, beaded, sequin cocktail Robbie wore. The look was accompanied by a sketch illustrated and signed by Mackie. During her press tour, Robbie, styled by Andrew Mukamal, wore an assemblage of custom and vintage designer pieces for the Barbie film press tour.

The strapless dress features a sweetheart neckline with a fitted silhouette and ruffled flounce an homage to the iconic mini dress worn by Boop in comic and film. There is a hidden zip closure at the back with a hook-and-eye closure. The interior has a built-in underwire bra and is lined. The flounce is lined with a hot pink silk satin for an added pop of color. Beading, sequins, and heart motifs embellished the dress with a single pink sequin heart at the back. A Bob Mackie label with a sample number is sewn at the interior.

Bernadine Morris for The New York Times (November 8, 1991), who reviewed the collection, wrote, "Lucille Ball, Mary Martin, Martha Graham, Betty Boop, Diana Vreeland, Rita Hayworth, Billie Holiday and Grace Kelly were the women who inspired the clothes as well as the production. Each was portrayed by one of today's popular models, who usually play themselves on the runway. With the aid of wigs, hair ornaments, and the clothes they wore, the models became their characters."

The lot comes with a Bob Mackie signed copy of Barbie: The World Tour.

This lot is part of Bob Mackie's Bold Luxury Pick curation. "The power of fashion is to tell a story, evoke emotion, and create unforgettable moments," says designer Bob Mackie. Curating my selections for Bold Luxury brings together pieces that embody glamour, creativity, and timeless style."