Bob Mackie and Macerich’s Santa Monica Place
 to Receive 2011 Design Awards
From Otis College of Art and Design

Hollywood Costume Designer Lauded as Design Legend
Macerich CEO Art Coppola to Accept Creative Vision Award for Innovative Shopping Center

29th Annual Otis College Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show on May 7 in Beverly Hills
 

Acclaimed costume designer Bob Mackie, a longtime supporter of the fashion design program at Otis College of Art and Design, will receive the 2011 Otis Design Legend Award.  Art Coppola, CEO of Macerich Company will accept the 2011 Otis Creative Vision Award on behalf of Santa Monica Place, the premier shopping and dining destination that incorporates green-building practices into its modern architecture and day-to-day business.

“Otis and Santa Monica Place resonate in our common belief and action in the creative economy, community engagement, and sustainability. The legendary Bob Mackie has mentored our Otis fashion design students for more than two decades. Otis recognized his incredible talent and successful career by awarding Bob an honorary degree in 2005,” said Samuel Hoi, president of Otis College of Art and Design, when announcing the honorees.  “Otis College is thrilled to acknowledge and celebrate both of these deserving style beacons – the designer and the destination!”

The new Santa Monica Place opened in August 2010 and is now a renowned retail center for the West Coast.  Distinctive department stores and fashion boutiques such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Nike, BCBGMaxAzria, Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Kitson L.A., in addition to chef-driven dining overlooking the Pacific Ocean, make Santa Monica Place a stylish one-of-a kind experience.  The company behind the refreshed property is Santa Monica-based Macerich. Under the leadership of Chairman of the Board and CEO Art Coppola, Macerich is dedicated to a partnership approach to property development. Macerich exemplifies how planning, investment and support can result in a collaborative and successful environment for its business partners, consumers who visit its properties, and members of the surrounding community. http://www.santamonicaplace.com/

The scope of Bob Mackie's fashion, home furnishings and entertainment career is enormous and continues to expand.  Mackie's reputation was built designing for and dressing the most glamorous and charismatic women in the world, including Cher, Tina Turner and most recently the Grammy Award winning artist Pink. For years, Mackie’s designs have graced the most famous stars in the entertainment industry. And now, his sportswear collections, eyewear, signature fragrance, collectible Barbie® dolls, luggage and home furnishings are available to everyone. https://www.bobmackie.com/

Bob Mackie and Santa Monica Place will receive their awards at the 29th annual Otis Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show on May 7, 2011 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.  Over 1,000 leaders in entertainment, fashion, business and finance as well as society patrons, press, celebrities, students, alumni and other supporters are expected to attend the gala.  The runway show of student designs is considered one of L.A.’s biggest and best annual fashion shows.

The 2011 event co-chairs are Shelley Reid and Adrianne Zarnegin. This annual event is Otis College's largest fundraiser, last year grossing $1 million in scholarships for art and design students.  Tickets and additional information are available at http://www.otis.edu/sbs or by calling (310) 665-6858.