The Costumes of Burlesque: 1866-2018
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The Costumes of Burlesque: 1866-2018 is the first volume to inclusively document burlesque costume from its birth in the 1860’s through the global burlesque movement in 2018. This lushly illustrated book presents the history and development of this American art form by documenting the origins, influencers, and genuine articles that created its aesthetic. Showcases of legendary performers, including Lydia Thompson, Gypsy Rose Lee, Sally Rand, Bettie Page, Kitten Natividad, and Dita Von Teese, d... [Read More]
The Showgirl Costume: An Illustrated History
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Fashion is synonymous with change yet the iconic showgirl costume--feathers, sparkle and revealing clothes--has remained largely unchanged since the early 20th century. Beginning in the 1800s, a couture of the risque evolved from Paris nightclubs to Las Vegas casinos. The concept of glamour itself was based on what Parisian courtesans and burlesque performers wore. A tall pretty girl with headdress, nude core with spangles, high heels and dramatic makeup became a Gallic symbol and later the trad... [Read More]
Burlesque and the Art of the Teese/Fetish and the Art of the Teese
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On one side, Dita Von Teese shares the beauty of the burlesque world, with bubblegum dreams and show tunes to strip to. Flip over for fantasies in fetish with dramatic costumes and the allure of submission.Burlesque and the Art of the Teese"I advocate glamour. Every day. Every minute." I'm a good dancer and a nice girl, but I'm a great showgirl. I sell, in a word, magic. Burlesque is a world of illusion and dreams and of course, the striptease. Whether I am bathing in my martini glass, riding m... [Read More]
The Queens of Burlesque: Vintage Photographs from the 1940s and 1950s (Schiffer Pictorial Essay)
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For the first time, stunning images of the women of the burlesque stage are gathered together in one great volume. In period photographs the timeless beauty of those exotic women who titillated, teased, and sometimes tortured their audiences is captured and celebrated. These memorable images make it clear that, when it comes to a beautiful body and a gorgeous face, tastes change very little. And just as in the past, the imagination is encouraged to run wild and ponder what might have been. This ... [Read More]
Jeanne Devereaux, Prima Ballerina of Vaudeville and Broadway: "She Ran Between the Raindrops"
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International vaudeville star and Broadway prima ballerina Jeanne Devereaux performed for millions across America and Europe from age eleven until her retirement at forty. A headliner at Radio City Music Hall, she led a large group of performers on one of the first USO Camp Shows tours to Japan. Born Jean Helman, she entered showbiz as a dancing trouper performing in palatial theaters and was one of the last vaudevillians surviving into the 2010s. In her later years living in Pasadena, Californi... [Read More]
In Intimate Detail
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Comic Venus: Women and Comedy in American Silent Film (Contemporary Approaches to Film and Media Series)
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For many people the term "silent comedy" conjures up images of Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp, Buster Keaton's Stoneface, or Harold Lloyd hanging precariously from the side of a skyscraper. Even people who have never seen a silent film can recognize these comedians at a glance. But what about the female comedians? Gale Henry, Louise Fazenda, Colleen Moore, Constance Talmadge-these and numerous others were wildly popular during the silent film era, appearing in countless motion pictures and earni... [Read More]
Fierce: The History of Leopard Print
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In this lush compendium illustrated with full-color images, the author of The Burlesque Handbook chronicles the history of one of the world’s most beloved fashion patterns—leopard print—celebrating its beauty and place in couture, and the women who have dared to wear it.In nature, the distinctive markings on big cats served as camouflage, helping them to blend into their surroundings when hunting prey. Unlike these magnificent predators, humans have donned this distinctive animal pattern t... [Read More]
Halloween Costume Women Vintage Long Sleeve Pumpkin Gown Party Swing Mini Dress
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Size Chart(Unit:cm/inch:) Size:S----Bust:84cm/33.1"----Shoulder:34cm/----Sleeve:54cm/21.3"----Waist:65cm/25.6"----Length:102cm/40.2" Size:M----Bust:89cm/35.1"----Shoulder:35cm/----Sleeve:55cm/21.7"----Waist:70cm/27.6"----Length:103cm/40.6" Size:L----Bust:94cm/37.0"----Shoulder:36cm/----Sleeve:56cm/22.1"----Waist:75cm/29.5"----Length:104cm/44.0" Size:XL----Bust:99cm/39.0"----Shoulder:37cm/----Sleeve:57cm/22.5"----Waist:80cm/31.5"----Length:105cm/44.4" Size:2XL----Bust:104cm/40.9"----Shoulder:38... [Read More]
Vogue Essentials Lingerie
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'Lingerie is what comes nearest to a woman's heart and naturally it gives her more real and intimate satisfaction than any other part of her wardrobe.' Vogue, 1918Images of lingerie have been showcased in British Vogue since its launch in 1916. They demonstrate more than just changing fashion; they serve as a commentary on ideas of propriety, the progress of female emancipation and technological advancements as well as ever-changing ideals of the female silhouette and concepts of beauty.Divided ... [Read More]