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#WhatWhitneyWore: Marc Bouwer Golden Gown & Jeweled Turban In South Africa

Whitney Houston performs in concert in South Africa 1994

#WhatWhitneyWore: Designer Marc Bouwer worked with Whitney for many years. He shared his experience designing Whitney’s looks for her first-ever performances in South Africa in 1994:

”When Whitney told me she was going to South Africa to do this historic concert, she asked for African-inspired elements in the costumes. I drew from all the decorative references that surrounded me growing up in SA.”

”The golden hue I chose for the gown was so unusual and extraordinary that I couldn’t find a stretch mesh that matched. So after many tries, dyeing on my kitchen stove, I was able to get the perfect match!”

”With little time left and no time for fitting, I draped the turban on my own head. Often asked if she is wearing earrings the beaded jewels are actually attached to the turban.”

Whitney Houston performs in concert in South Africa 1994

Photos by Neal Preston

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