Burlesque in New York: A Brief Overview of Our Scene By Jo Weldon   If you’re looking for a burlesque vacation, you can come to New York and know that every night you’ll be able to get your fix! Burlesque was made popular in New York by Lydia Thompson and her British Blondes in the 19th...

  From left to right: Skinny Dip Navy & White Anchor Retro Bikini $56.00; Esther Williams Leopard Bathing Suit $70.00; Retro Red Dot Bathing Suit $142.00; Esther Williams Repro Black Sheath Swimsuit $70.00; Esther Williams Repro Cherry Bikini $70.00         LUST! HOW much...

  Introducing our Burlesque Correspondent, Beatrix von Bourbon, with the first in a series of guides and articles…   Although that niggling voice in the back of your mind tells you that you really ought to research in order to develop your new act or general performance style, it can...

      WHAT a night it was! Every category was hotly contested and a delight to witness, but the chief anticipation built up towards the start of the top category - Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2009 (formerly known as Miss Exotic World). Thirteen extremely varied acts were in the running...

Clockwise, from top left: Dinah Might, Madame Rosebud, Vicky Sin, Sugar Kane, Shanghai Pearl, Trixie Sparkle, Melody Mangler, and Rita Star (all ©21:CP, Vicky Sin ©LA Burlesque)   In my opinion, the Debut Category was possibly the most difficult to judge this year. The acts were SO varied, and...

  If you go to PinupGirlClothing, you’re sure of a big surprise, and that is the stunning pinup model, Doris MayDay. With incredible statistics at 36C-27-38, this blonde puts the BOMB in bombshell very accurately and is unique to boot. Doris is best known for her superb modeling for companies...

  This week, I spoke to Dita about her recent and upcoming plans in ‘La Ville-Lumière’ - a city forever close to her heart…   Dita performs 'Lazy', at The Crazy Horse Paris (©Antoine Poupel)   You have recently wrapped up all of the performance and recording...

  We are delighted to be able to show you the beautiful new range coming in September from What Katie Did. We could go on about the exquisite fabrics and sumptuous colour and shape, but we think the pictures say it all…     The original Showgirl corset was launched as a limited...

  21st Century Pinups celebrates the launch of L’amour Couture, an exclusive line of haute couture, burlesque-inspired creations reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour and craftsmanship…     The ’sexurious’ (sexy-luxury) collection is the creation of Love, Lulu Mae designer...

I am beyond the stage of giddy excitement in looking forward to this epic show, and I want you to be excited too. If any show was worth taking a trip for, this is IT. We know that it will star Dita and the European debut of her new Opium Den show, as well as burlesque turns from top German ecdysiast,...