[But Mackie's work paid off. His spectacular creations -- including that unforgettable, revealing Oscar dress -- are woven into Cher's image.] She had such an unbelievable body, ... She could wear anything. She was like a big Barbie doll.

We live in a jeans and T-shirt world but we all want to live in a palace, ... We're not trying to attract the masses here. We're looking for a special person who's looking for something special.

Shoes are high; they are pretty high. We have some sort of t-straps that are a little bit lower, but the higher heel seems to look better with longer lengths.

I think fashion is that we go two steps forward and go 15 back each time because you always have to look back and see what's being done. But I don't want to look back to the '70s. I'm really tired of that, and I've lived through that already.

We have a lot of important brocades and bouclŽs and hand-painted chiffons. ...Things that are just a little more glamourous, a little more movie star probably than your average line.

Broadway has been truly hurting since September 11, and this was my way of doing something.