Meet Dita Von Teese
Autographing Dita: Stripteese (Harper, $30)
Friday, December 4, 4pm
MIAMI BEACH Books & Books
927 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-3222
Famed photographer Sheryl Nields brings burlesque superstar Dita Von Teese to life in a series of flip books that capture her most intimate performances. A perfect collectible book for fans of Dita, classic burlesque devotees, or for anyone who loves a playful and beautifully packaged book, Dita: Stripteese is an exquisite visual tribute to this one-of-a-kind performer, featuring three of her most beloved dances:
Martini Glass Show: Performed all over the world, the martini glass show is Dita’s most famous burlesque act. Featuring her in her “Diamonds in the Buff” costume, Dita performs a traditional striptease that culminates with her bathing herself in an oversize martini glass, complete with olive sponge.
Bird of Paradise Show: Inside a posh gilded Victorian birdcage, burlesque’s brightest star reinvents the classic feather fan dance with two lush oversize feather fans of exotic, rare magenta pheasant feathers. In an extraordinary costume of beautifully curved feathers, Dita spins around on her golden perch, and treats audiences to an unforgettable wet and wild finale as sparkling water showers over her body.
Classic Striptease: This striptease features Dita dressed in a vintage suit complete with a veiled hat, seamed stockings, and sky-high stilettos. Audiences get a glimpse into Dita’s personal wardrobe-and the incredible Mr. Pearl-designed corset she reveals underneath!
About the Author
Dita Von Teese is the undisputed Queen of Burlesque and a modern-day fashion icon. The author of the bestselling Burlesque and the Art of the Teese / Fetish and the Art of the Teese, she has appeared in Vanity Fair, Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Playboy, and international issues of nearly every fashion magazine. Dita was the first guest star in the history of the Crazy Horse Paris and has appeared at events for Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Marc Jacobs, Chopard, and the Cannes Film Festival. She lives in Hollywood, CA.
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