“The new acts' major influences were movies and their curvy queens Brigitte Bardot and Marilyn Monroe. With their big blonde hair, ample breasts, and highly fertile hips, these bombshells inspired women everywhere to exxagerate their own voluptuousness.” — Dita Von Teese Copy Share Image
I want to remind people of a different kind of glamour, a different look, and breaking the rules of fashion. I wanna break the… — Dita Von Teese Copy Share
Well, when I was fifteen years old I worked in a lingerie store and that's how I feel in love with vintage lingerie because… — Dita Von Teese Copy Share
“The prosecutor uttered the party line that would distinguish revue from burlesque for the next thirty years. "The difference is movement. On Broadway, unadorned… — Dita Von Teese Copy Share
I really believe that beauty comes from health - sensible eating and exercise. — Dita Von Teese Copy Share
I prefer the competitive atmosphere of a classroom setting, like yoga or Pilates. That keeps me going. Although performing on stage is great exercise! — Dita Von Teese Copy Share
“What modern day burlesquer hasn't been influenced by Sally Rand? My own pink ostrich fans -designed by Catherine, naturally- were the largest fans on… — Dita Von Teese Copy Share
“You can be the ripest, juciest peach, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches.” — Dita Von Teese Copy Share
I'm not always in a full face of make-up! That's actually one of the things I like about make-up - that you can strip… — Dita Von Teese Copy Share
I was always intrigued by the idea of bringing things together that are considered taboo or risque and bringing them together with something of… — Dita Von Teese Copy Share
I suppose women are attracted to the bad-boy image sometimes because it's fun to have an adventure. It's like eating junk food... it's fun… — Dita Von Teese Copy Share