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burlesque

By ELLEN LEWIS

Dita Von Teese and her horse as featured on Lingerie Briefs

A few months ago I chatted on the phone with Dita Von Teese, ostensibly to discuss her current lingerie collection. The discussion segued into various subjects after I explained that I really didn’t want to do an interview. Dita has been interviewed a gazillion times. I wanted to highlight what inspires her vision of intimate apparel. We considered that Dita might be able to send me … Read More


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By ALISON CONNOLLY

Dita Von Teese

The glittering spectacle of showgirl costumes can run the gamut from extreme highs to tacky lows, but I thought it would be fun to focus on the styles that are over-the-top, super stylish and dazzling.  If you’ve watched one of these costumes being performed in during a live performance, you understand the importance of sparkle, movement, and the occasional ostrich feather plume.

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My husband Gerard went fishing yesterday and caught a 45 lb. Dorado. The ear to ear grin on his face said everything. He was very satisfied after his big catch. The thing about fishing is the hours of anticipation. Waiting endlessly, floating silently, one could be lulled to sleep lost in a fantasy of great expectations. Just when the dream is fading, the vision turns to reality and a powerful … Read More


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  Last night was day one of Lingerie Fashion Week, in its second year of production and evolving quickly into a indie design hub as well as a dynamic runway platform for brands seeking press exposure. Held this year at Center 548 in the heart of Chelsea, NY, I decided to take a closer look at some aspiring designers searching for recognition as well as old friends, Tia Lyn and Laura … Read More


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Kiss A Girl

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What a surprise when, at The Curve Lingerie show last month, I bumped into two young designers who were just beginning their careers when they worked with me in a past life.   Now, several years later, Courtney Newman and Erica Paul have propelled their personal retro style into a showcase of glamorous lingerie for women who are blessed with sexy curves.  Inspired by the vintage under-things worn by burlesque stars … Read More


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