The wonderful sexy Dita Von Teese performing her famous Martini Glass striptease, sponsored by Cointreau.

Burlesque star Dita Von Teese has launched her own exclusive lingerie collection.
The sophisticated lingerie line includes knickers, stockings, suspenders and bras and is inspired by her own extensive collection of vintatge underwear.

‘There are so many vintage lingerie pieces I love that I haven’t been able to find in all my years of collecting. “ say Dita von Teese .
‘I wanted to design pieces that are tributes to my vintage obsessions, to make them beautiful and functional, while modernising them for everyday wear.’

Dita has designed the sexy collection for Target Australia.The burlesque queen says ‘It was important to me to accomplish the task of making these beautiful things in sizes that can make any woman feel sexy and glamorous, and I’m very proud that we have been able to do that, while keeping prices affordable.’

The underwear range is available in stores in Australia and online.
Murray Chenery, of Target Australia said: ‘Target Australia is thrilled to work with the talented Dita Von Teese on her first ever, worldwide lingerie collection. We have taken on board the sentiments of our customers to develop the range and deliver what they have asked for.’

He also added that he expected the company to expand sales of Von Teese’s underwear to other countries in the near future.

In an interview to promote the lingerie collection Von Teese also revealed that when it comes to getting ready for an event, she doesn’t hire a team to dress and style her. “I don’t want to judge people – I guess it’s part of their career, maybe they don’t have the time – but I really like the satisfaction I get from creating my own red carpet looks and doing my hair and makeup.”

“When people say that I’m just a dumb stripper, I’m thinking, wow, but you’re really giving accolades to these stylists, hair, and makeup people that get everybody turned out and I’m holding my own up there?”

There are many songs you can strip to but here are some sassy songs and compilations that go all the way back to the golden era of ragtime, striptease and can can dancers.

For 20s 30s style – get some Swing Cds. Such as Swing! The Ultimate Big Band Album

For 40′s 50′s style Big Band
- try the compilation album Striptease – take it off! Shiva’s Regal, For Strippers Only, and Lonely Little G-string which are all on the compilation are particularly good.
- or 50 Big Band Classics
or The Ultimate Big Band Theme Collection

For Sleazy 50′s and 60′s bump n grind and go-going
- try the Las Vegas Grind grind volumes.

Below are some other songs that are used in burlesque routines.

“Taki Rari” – Yma Sumac Listen/Download

“I Want to Be Evil.”- Eartha Kitt Listen / Download

“Sugar in my bowl” – Bessie Smith

Innocent but also very risque!

For a more contemporary feel, these songs are suitable music to strip to.

“Nasty Naughty Boy” by Cristina Aguilera
“Fever (live)” by Michael Buble
“You Know I’m No Good” by Amy Winehouse
“Lady Marmalade” from Moulin Rouge Soundtrack
“Erotica” by Madonna
“Feeling Good.”by Michael Buble
“Lick “by Joi
“Ooops (Oh My)” by Tweet and Missy Elliot
“I’m A Slave for You” by Britney

More Burlesque Music ideas

Michelle L’Amour is one of the hottest stars of the burlesque scene and this is why.

Performimg at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, #14 The Orleans Casino, Las Vegas
April 22, 2011

Music: Nightmare by Artie Shaw

Jennie Lee was known thanks to her incredible bust as “The Bazoom Girl”. Lee performed her classic burlesque routine for over 30 years. “I had a natural rhythm and a nonchalant way of working – a smile and a little bounce,” she said when had retired “I was always sexy, but never vulgar.”

Watch more vintage striptease videos.

Our guide to the best burlesque clubs in London.

The Wam Bam Club
This is a weekly Saturday night burlesque club held at one of London’s most fabulous decadent venues – Cafe de Paris. Just round the corner from Leicester Square.

Volupte
Volupte is cabaret-cum-burlesque club, located, not far from Chancery Lane tube in the heart of the City.Held in In the basement it has some of the best cabaret talent in town from tables set beneath absinthe-inspired vines. Afternoon Tease combines burlesque with high tea most Saturday afternoons; other events look back as far as the Jazz Age for inspiration.

The Tassel Club
This burlesque events company holds its events at different venues all over London. They combine cabaret, circus and vaudeville formats with plenty of striptease.

Proud Cabaret
Modeled on a 1920s speakeasy, Proud Cabaret is an elegant new City destination which offers fine dining and entertainment in surroundings which exude the illicit glamour of a bygone era. Open Wednesday through to Saturday  guests can enjoy cabaret, jazz and burlesque as they eat in the style of a retro Hollywood supper club – with live bands and DJ sets continuing the party long into the evening.

The Whooppee Club
Sadly this club is no longer running but for many years its shows at the Bethnal Green Working Mens Club were the highlight of the London Scene.

Why not combine a burlesque show in London with a stay at a London boutique hotel and turn it into a dirty weekend?

The fabulous Catherine D’Lish performing  her unique brand of burlesque at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, #14
The Orleans Casino, Las Vegas April 2011

The first song is a Tango song called “Jalousie” artist unknown.
The second song is Besame Mucho by Ray? Conniff.