London Fashion Week Enters The Burlesque Boudoir

London Fashion Week at the exclusive Metropolitan Hotel went off without a stitch as Kittie Klaw and the very cream of burlesque received visitors to the Burlesque Boudoir themed VIP and Press room.
Guests were treated to gifts, magic tricks and rides on Lord Dashwood’s ‘Victorian Virtual Reality Rocking Chair’ while others enjoyed […]

Tassel Time Episode Four - Immodesty Blaize & Julian Clary

Tassel Time Podcast Episode Four
 

Tassel Time Episode Four has arrived and this episode The Decadent Gent, catches up with the reigning Miss Exotic World, Miss Immodesty Blaize and Julian Clary as they prepare for the return of Immodestys T.I.T.S show on 18/19 March at Koko in London.

Interview with Gemma Parker, Artist.

“American Curl” - by Gemma Parker
 

I recently had the opportunity to catch up with Gemma Parker, one of my favourite UK artists. Gemma is currently based in Manchester and prides herself on being “Manchester’s first and only burlesque and retro pin up artist”. I was absolutely blown away by her work when I […]

A Long Long Post About Long Long Lashes

When I discuss costuming with my students, I often mention that it doesn’t stop at the neck. Think like a ballerina or a drag queen: If your costume is fabulous and your face is drab, the fabulousness is sadly, utterly lost! False eyelashes do more than make you more photogenic–they help […]

The Candy Gram: Joanie Gyoza

Joanie Gyoza

In our ongoing Q&A series –”The Candy Gram”– we ask the same quirky questions of burlesque’s various performers. If you want to be added to the mix, drop us a line at kellydinardo AT gmail DOT com. Today, say hello to Vancouver’s Joanie Gyoza, who is working on the […]