who is the designer?

Anne, it is Mackie. Congratulations!

The story is that it was made for Cher. I did not find a picture of her wearing it. I haven't ripped any seams, but I can feel horsehair (about 4" wide) inside.
I haven't steamed it and it was crammed into my carry-on roller bag to bring it home. That was a 2-person job. It's resting in a living room chair until I can find a place to store it.

 

I'm sort of surprised I got it right, but who else did such outrageous and delicious designs? LOL.

I thought of him immediately, and in searching images on google, found several "bubbly" and "petal-y" designs.

 

I think you need a room addition for this!

 

When you look at the picture Maggie posted, the question is: Is this a jacket or a dress? It may depend on who you are and where you are going.

 

Anne, my rule is that you can have as many guesses as you want, but only one at a time. C

 

Hurrah! You are so lucky to have this.

Great guess, Anne!

 

Love this thread. Great job, Anne!
Thank you, Claire.

 

We should do more of this......it was so much fun to read all the comments and finally see the answer! Thanks, Claire! And, congratulations to Anne for having a keen eye!