Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese divulges the beauty secrets that have earned her a frequent spot on international best dressed lists and high-profile fashion show rosters. She takes the reader through every step of her signature looks - from her perfectly coiffed hair to her flawless skin and makeup - and turns to experts and friends for advice.

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 my sparkling carousel horse, or emerging from my giant gold powder compact, I live out my most glamorous fantasies by bringing nostalgic imagery to life.Let me show you my world of gorgeous pin-ups, tantalizing stripteases, and femmes fatales. I'll give you a glimpse into my life, but a lady never reveals all.Fetish and the Art of the TeeseYou may have come for the fetish. Or you may just be sneaking a peek at this mysterious and peculiar other side. No matter what you've come for, there is something for you to indulge in.My world of fetish may not be the one that you would expect. As a burlesque performer, I entice my audience, bringing their minds closer and closer to sex and then -- as good temptress must -- snatching it away. As a fetish star, I apply the same techniques. . . .An opera-length kid leather glove, a strict wasp waist, an impossibly high patent leather heel, a severely painted red lip. . . . Come with me into my world of decadent fetishism.

Famed photographer Sheryl Nields brings burlesque superstar Dita Von Teese to life in a series of flip books that capture the dancer′s 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: STRIPTEASE 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 what she reveals underneath it!

Réédition du livre de Dita Von Teese accompagné d'un DVD (15 minutes) qui présente cinq de ses meilleurs effeuillage ou strip-tease – en images et en musique.Livre + DVD présentés dans coffret élégant. Reine incontestée du burlesque et du strip-tease, Dita Von Teese est devenue l'icône glamour par excellence, que se disputent les plus grands noms de la couture : Dior, Chanel, Diane de Furstenberg, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Marc Jacobs, Roland Mouret ou Vivienne Westwood ... Des " unes " du magazine Playboy, aux premiers rangs des défilés couture, la nouvelle Betty Page aux allures de star hollywoodienne des années 40, a réinventé l'art de porter le corset, les talons aiguilles et les bas résilles. Elle vit à Los Angeles avec tout un aréopage d'animaux. Elle est considérée aujourd'hui comme la danseuse/strip-teaseuse la plus glamour, la plus sophistiquée et la mieux (la plus ?...) habillée de la planète ! Le Livre : Dita Von Teese, L'art du glamour, L'art du fétichisme Document autobiographique illustré par de grands photographes, l'icône glamour et fétichiste raconte dans ce livre (recto/verso) son parcours, ses influences culturelles, ses références esthétiques, ses sources inspirations, et ses modèles. C'est le récit d'une égérie qui révèle également avec malice et érudition tout (ou presque) de ses secrets de bien-être et de beauté ! Le DVD (15 minutes de film vidéo) réalisé par Christophe Mourthé : 5 films d'environ 3 minutes, qui mettent en scène et en musique, les effeuillages de Dita, que l'on voit évoluer dans de somptueuses tenues, ou dans le plus simple appareil. Le meilleur de la Teese !