Robert Gordon Mackie (1939–2026), celebrated as the "Sultan of Sequins" and "Guru of Glitter," was a visionary American fashion designer famed for dressing icons like Cher and Elton John, and for outfitting every performer on The Carol Burnett Show throughout its entire eleven-year run. His early career included sketching Marilyn Monroe's legendary dress for President JFK's birthday celebration in 1962, followed by decades of collaborations with stars like Mitzi Gaynor and Diana Ross, which led to three Academy Award nominations, including one for Lady Sings the Blues (1972). Beyond television and film, Mackie shaped Las Vegas showmanship with productions like Hallelujah Hollywood and Jubilee!, and partnered with Mattel to design Barbie outfits, notably introducing cultural diversity into the dolls' features and wardrobes to reflect real women. His glittering career earned him nine Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, culminating in an inaugural lifetime achievement honor from RuPaul at the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 finale in 2023. Born in Monterey Park, California, Mackie believed "a woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed," a philosophy that perfectly captures his bold, sparkling designs worn by entertainers for more than five decades.