(Eng. Dita von Teese; born September 28, 1972, Rochester, USA) - famous American burlesque dancer and actress. Her real name is Heather Renée Sweet. She is also a certified costume designer and an author of books.

Early years

Dita Von Teese (real name - Heather Rene Sweet) was born on September 28, 1972 in Rochester, USA; the middle of three daughters in the family. Her mother worked as a manicurist and her father worked as a machinist for a graphite company. Dita has Armenian roots.

It is known that Dita Von Teese has a passion for cinema and the style of the 1940s. It is on this that her image as a dancer and model is based. The hobby began at an early age, and Dita's mother contributed to it. She bought the girl outfits in retro style, as she herself was fond of old cinema.

Also With early age Dita did ballet. Already at the age of 13, she danced solo numbers at the local theater. Despite the fact that Dita dreamed of becoming a ballerina, according to her own statements, at the age of 15 she had already achieved the best that she was capable of. However, the girl applied her dancing skills later, when she devoted herself to dancing in the style of burlesque. In her numbers, Dita often dances in pointe shoes.

When the company where Dita's father worked changed location, the family moved from Michigan to Orange County, California. There, Dita attended Irvine University High School.

AT adolescence Dita's mother took her to a lingerie store to buy her first bra. The bra, given by her mother, was made of plain cotton, and in addition to it, the girl received two plastic eggs with wrinkled flesh-colored tights inside. As Dita herself says, she was very upset about this, because she hoped to get the beautiful lingerie that she saw on the girls from Playboy magazine. Passion for him has become the fundamental style of Dita. At the age of 15, she worked in a lingerie store, where she rose from the position of a seller to.

In college, Von Teese studied costume history and aspired to work as a film costume designer. On the this moment Dita Von Teese is a skilled costume designer and stylist of her own.

“No, it was not at all difficult for me to come up with a photo shoot - after all, this is how I look every day, including at home.”

“One of the reasons why I decided to develop my own image is that for me those types that are usually shown as sex symbols of our culture are unacceptable. I have never been fascinated by natural beauty, and I did not feel that I could be attractive without makeup. And no matter what I do, I'm not going to be like girls like Gisele Bundchen. Never! I like to fantasize and use glamor as my own way of being sexy."

Career

Fetish and glamor

Von Teese has achieved a certain level of recognition in the fetish field. For many years of wearing a narrow, she has achieved a reduction in the volume of her waist to 56 centimeters. In a corset, her waist can be pulled up to 42 centimeters. At the moment, Dita's height is 165 centimeters, and her weight is 52 kilograms.

Dita Von Teese has appeared on the cover of a number of fetish magazines, including Bizarre and Marquis. Also, her photograph graced the cover of Midori's book The Art of Seducing the Japanese Bandage. In 1999, 2000 and 2002, the model starred for Playboy magazine, in 2002 Dita appeared on its cover.

German metal band Atrocity chose Dita Von Teese as their cover model for their album in 2008.

Burlesque

Passion for open and seductive lace lingerie led Dita (at that time - Heather) to the fact that at the age of 18 she got into the dancers of the Captain Cream strip club. Heather quickly noticed that all the other girls have absolutely no personality, and all their numbers are too faded and the same type. She armed herself with her favorite lingerie sets, complementing them with lace gloves, graces, corsets, luxurious and garters, feathers and other decorative details and created a unique one that distinguished her from others.

“What I love about costumes is the power of transformation they have. Here I am sitting naked, hair in curlers, then I put on shoes and stockings. And now everything is put on and buttoned up, and I suddenly appear completely different and say: “It's time to go out!” I often joke that what I lack in talent I make up for in costumes!”

In addition, she came up with a stage name for herself, which later became her full name. Heather has always liked surnames with the prefix "fon". She chose the name Dita (borrowed from the actress Dita Parlo, whom she admires) and the comic surname Teese, which sounds like the English word "tease" ("teasing"). So she became Dita Von Teese and began working in the burlesque style that made her famous.

"Don't relax! Even when alone at home, before going to bed, I undress like a real queen. I take off my stockings like I'm on stage and hundreds of people are watching me."

This dance direction brought Dita Von Teese immense popularity. In the press, the girl is known precisely as the "queen of burlesque." She began performing in the genre in 1992 and helped revive and popularize it. In her own words, she "returned temptation to striptease." The complex and long dance shows, which included a lot of props, were inspired by musicals and films of the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the more famous dances feature horse carousels, a giant powder box and a real bathtub with a working shower. A feather fan from her dance, inspired by burlesque dancer Sally Rand, is now on display at the Hollywood Museum of Sex. Dita Von Teese's signature show is a dance in a huge Martini glass.

“Burlesque is my first love. And frankly, it's really important to me that people know what a striptease is. great story. And I would never change the choice I made once in my life.

Dita Von Teese's burlesque career includes some particularly memorable performances. One day, the dancer showed up at the Hollywood Academy of the Arts wearing a $5 million diamond-encrusted costume. In addition, Dita became the first guest celebrity to perform at the Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris in 2006.

“In my opinion, Paris is a city that knows how to appreciate its dancers, and I think it's time for me to raise the bar. In addition, the Crazy Horse cabaret itself has always attracted me - ever since I was a teenager.

In the same year, Von Teese appeared on the 7th season of the American show with a training program for the participants aimed at seduction through burlesque. In 2007, the dancer performed with the Italian rock noir band Belladonna at the London adult festival Erotica 07.

In addition, in 2009, Dita von Teese performed at the international Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. She appeared on stage as part of a German group. Dita later admitted that her performance was censored due to the fact that the dancer's chest was too open.

Film career and filming in video clips

In addition to the modeling and dancing career of Dita Von Teese, her appearance on the silver screen can also be noted. Early in her career, she appeared in fetish and porn films such as Romancing Sara (1995) and Matter of Trust (1997), where she acted under the name Heather Sweet. Dita also took part in the filming of two pornographic films by Andrew Blake: Pin Ups 2 (1999) and Decadence (2000).

In recent years, Dita has starred in mainstream films. For example, in 2005, she starred in the short film The Death of Salvador Dali, which received several awards at various film festivals, including the award for best actress for von Teese. In 2007, Dita starred in the films Saint Francis and The Boom Boom Room.

In addition to this, the girl participated in the filming of several video clips, including the video "Redundant" by Green Day and "Zip Gun Bop" by the Royal Crown Revue, a brand video filmed for a cover version of the Joy Division song "She's Lost Control" and in Marilyn Manson video for the song "Mobscene". Dita also appeared in a George Michael concert video, where she danced to the song "Feelin' Good".

However, Dita herself admitted that acting is not the main thing for her. She prefers to play only those roles that she feels:

“I don’t understand why women, as soon as they become famous, tend to act in films. Personally, I consider roles that are aesthetically correct for me."

In early 2011, Dita played herself in an episode of CSI: "A Kiss Before Frying", however her name was changed to Rita von Squeeze.

Dita Von Teese is a frequent guest on fashion shows, for example, and , where she always sits in the front rows. The clothes of these labels were seen on the girl more than once. The name of Dita Von Teese can often be seen in the tops of the "Best Dressed Celebrities".

“I like black because it brings attention to the face, but in general I wear all colors. I really like the shades precious stones, for example. I also often choose colors that go with my red nails and red lipstick."

Several times Dita herself appeared on. In 2004, she walked in the Heatherette fashion show as part of Los Angeles Fashion Week. In 2005, von Teese also appeared in the Paris show of the autumn-winter collection (Giambattista Valli) - the designer of the Ungaro brand. In 2006, at Milan Fashion Week, von Teese opened the Cheap & Chic Fall/Winter 2006-2007 collection. In 2007, she appeared twice in the show (Jean-Paul Gaultier) at the Paris Fashion Week.

In addition to this, Dita has participated in several advertising campaigns. These include campaigns by British label Vivienne Westwood (Spring/Summer 2005) and Australian label Wheels and Dollbaby (Spring/Summer 2006 and Spring/Summer 2007). She appeared on the covers of fashion magazines such as Tatler, Elle and many others.

Dita was also one of the celebrities who became the face of the MAC cosmetics brand and their Viva Glam collection (lipsticks and glosses, all proceeds from which are transferred to the AIDS Foundation, and are also used to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS).

Together with Wonderbra, Dita Von Teese has already released two collections of underwear. The third collection is being prepared for presentation in 2012. In addition, the model collaborated with the Italian fashion Moschino, with whom she released a line of sleep masks. Lines of underwear from Dita Von Teese are also offered by the Australian brand Target. Her collection titled "Von Follies by Dita Von" is being prepared for presentation on March 10, 2012.

In October 2011, Von Teese launched her first perfume, Femme Totale.

“Men love not only with their eyes, but also with their nose. It is important not only to choose the right perfume, but also to show a sense of proportion. It should only smell when it leans towards you."

In the same month, Dita presented a collection of dresses called "Muse". It features retro dresses and layered dresses entirely designed by her. This collection was presented exclusively in Australia by designer David Jones.

In 2011, Dita also took part in the filming of a video advertising new model Renault car. In addition to Dita, singer Rihanna (Rihanna) and football player Thierry Henry (Thierry Henry) starred in advertising. A series of commercials was launched on the air on February 7, 2011.

At the end of 2011, the image of Dita Von Teese appeared on bottles mineral water Perrier.

At the moment, the model is developing its own line of cosmetics.

Musical activities

In March 2009, it became known that Dita Von Teese had begun recording her debut album. The model signed a contract with the record label Interscope in Europe.

“Soon you will realize that I can not only dance, but also sing”,

Dita commented on the news.

Books

Dita Von Teese's first book, Burlesque and the Art of the Teese/Fetish and the Art of the Teese, was released in 2006. In it, Dita expresses her personal opinion about the origin of fetish and burlesque, and also tells the history of these genres of art. Then Vanity Fair magazine called her the "Superheroine of Burlesque."

In December 2009, the second book of the model, “Dita. StripTeese. ”, dedicated to beauty, self-care and the secrets of her dance. In this book, Dita leads step by step descriptions their preparations for social events, filming, presentations, shows. The book includes advice on makeup, hair, body care.

“I want to tell you how from a blonde, ordinary girl from a small Michigan town, I suddenly became a real phenomenon in the world of glamour, into a phenomenon that, frankly, had never existed before. How to become different, how to create yourself!”

Burlesque Queen Beauty Rules

Dita Von Teese willingly shows off her skin (“My nudity is my stage costume,” she says): you can easily notice that both on the face and on the body she has the same amazing matte milky shade. The main effect, of course, is achieved with the help of contrast: the gray-eyed blonde deliberately chose dark hair. However, this would not be enough: it is important to properly store the gift of nature. It is definitely not a matter of cosmetic camouflage - everyone who saw Dita up close notes the natural beauty and flawlessness of her skin. Of course, she uses powder and makeup, but not to hide flaws.

“I am not going to spend hundreds of dollars on a salon where they will do everything that I can do myself, and besides, with love. Makeup: concealer, powder, mascara and lipstick. Styling: chignon. The whole procedure takes no more than 10 minutes. The main thing is to get your hands on it."

Dita Von Teese's first rule: balanced moderate diet. She has long and completely abandoned high-calorie foods, including sweets, and eats only boiled meat and steamed fish. No fast food, no small snacks: Dita eats several times a day in small portions and drinks a lot of non-carbonated water. Eating right and drinking plenty of water help wastes and toxins to be removed from the body in a timely manner.

“I’m not just a big“ diet addict ”, I eat, for example, quite a lot of fish and chicken. It’s hard to eat right when you travel a lot, but I try.”

“Somehow I went to a nutritionist and asked: “What should I do? My shows are at night, I really want to eat after them! But before going to bed you can’t! ” He told me that this opinion is already outdated. The main thing is what is. In general, I was very happy about this wonderful news!”

The second rule of Dita Von Teese: regular non-extreme loads. For many years, Dita swims in the pool at least an hour a day and does yoga and Pilates alone. Fitness, like any other public sport, she does not practice and even criticizes: in her opinion, dialogue with one's own body is what a person should do alone with himself. Dita denies rumors that she uses the recipe, and every day she lies in a bath with crushed ice - according to von Teese, this is unpleasant. Systematic soft and comfortable loads allow you to avoid stress, stay in shape and keep your skin toned.

“Work on yourself, sparing no effort. My wasp waist, for example, is the result of exhausting daily Pilates, yoga, ballet, and a strict diet. Sometimes I flip through a magazine and see some stunningly beautiful actress who claims to eat pizza every day and doesn't bother at all about how she looks. It's all nonsense. I don’t understand why in our time it has become so embarrassing to admit that you are working on yourself, trying to look better.

The third rule of Dita Von Teese: the sun is the enemy of girls. Frau von Teese rarely leaves the house during daylight hours, and if she has to do this, she always takes a large one with her and applies a sun blocking cream with an SPF 50 protection factor to exposed areas of the body. This not only maintains a captivating snow-whiteness, but also minimizes the risk of skin cancer.

The fourth rule of Dita Von Teese: lots of sleep. She never stays for after-night parties and all sorts of after-parties.

“If there is an opportunity to go home and go to bed, I will use it,”

- says the star of the elite striptease.

A sufficient amount of rest allows the recovery processes in the epidermis to go through a full cycle, prevents the appearance of edema and dark circles under the eyes.

Dita Von Teese's Fifth Rule: do not try to deal with skin problems on your own or wait until they pass by themselves - contact a dermatologist immediately. Dita has long and faithfully visited the same Hollywood specialist, whose name, however, was not disclosed. The doctor knows the features of her skin well and accurately selects the treatment if necessary. The star knows: trying to fix the skin in order with their own modest efforts can turn into even more problems:

"I think it's better to spend money on a dermatologist than to buy 10 "magic" creams a year, which are also ineffective."

Hobbies

The personal life of Dita Von Teese takes place between Hollywood and Paris.

She collects antique Chinese porcelain, in particular egg cups and tea sets. In addition, the girl has a passion for corsets, beautiful lingerie, cocktail shakers and ballet pointe shoes.

Dita owns several expensive cars. These are a 1938 Packard One Twenty Eight, a 1946 Ford Super De Luxe, a 1965 Jaguar S-Type, and a BMW Z4. She also owned a 1939 Chrysler New Yorker from 2007 to 2010.

As you know, from 2005 to 2007, Dita Von Teese was married to Marilyn Manson. Prior to this marriage, she dated Social Distortion band member Mike Ness and actor Peter Sarsgaard.

At the moment, the girl is in a relationship with the French aristocrat Louis-Marie de Castelbajac (Louis-Marie de Castelbajac).

Dita Von Teese also admitted that at the age of 20 she had a homosexual experience, which included a serious relationship with a woman.

Von Teese is open about his plastic surgery: the model has increased her breasts, and also made a tattoo in the form of a mole on her cheekbone.

“It's no secret that I have increased the bust. When I was a teenager, I had quite big breasts, and I had a period in my life when I went to parties and took drugs. Three years later, I was as thin as a skeleton and looked very bad. I almost gave up. I became forgetful, could hardly remember something and concentrate. Suddenly I lost my luxurious breasts that I had.

Relationship with Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson has long been a fan of Dita Von Teese and was even a member of her fan club on the official website. They first met at one of the social events, then Manson invited von Teese to participate in the filming of his music video. Since at that moment Dita did not have such an opportunity, they exchanged contacts and kept in touch.

“I was dressed to the nines: in a luxurious hat with a bird, long gloves, a suit and a veil, and he constantly followed me. Feeling his eyes on me, I turned and asked, “Is there anything I can help you with?”

Dita Von Teese arrived at a party in honor of Marilyn's 32nd birthday with a bottle of absinthe, after which they declared themselves a couple. On March 22, 2004, Marilyn Manson proposed to Dita Von Teese and presented a 1930 ring with a round European cut diamond. The couple's marriage ceremony took place on November 28, 2005 as a private social event.

The grand wedding ceremony took place on December 3, 2005 at Gurteen Castle, owned by their friend Gottfried Helnwein, located in Kilshealan, Ireland. The wedding was directed by surrealist and comic book writer Alejandro Jodorowsky. Now the luxurious lilac wedding dress of Dita Von Teese, made by the British, is participating in the traveling exposition of the V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum - Museum of London).

On December 29, 2006, Von Teese filed for divorce from Manson, citing "irreconcilable differences". She left their house empty-handed on Christmas Eve without even informing Manson of her intention to end the marriage. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Von Teese says:

“I don't support his party ideas or his relationships with other girls. As much as I love it, I'm not going to be a part of it."

Von Teese also stated that she gave Manson an ultimatum, but it didn't work.

"Instead of making concessions to me, he made me an enemy"

she admitted.

Von Teese did not require financial support from ex-husband and, apparently, was not interested in his assets. On January 5, 2007, on his birthday, Marilym Manson signed the divorce papers.

“I had my engagement diamond converted into a stunning ring at Christian Dior in Paris. It is beautiful and big. It seemed to me that I was suffering a lot because of this diamond, and he needed a rebirth in order to become better. But the most extravagant act after the divorce, when I moved out from my ex-husband, was that I ordered myself a pink electric stove and a refrigerator in the style of the 50s.

Filmography

• Romancic Sara (1995);
• Matter of Trust (1997);
• Pin Ups 2 (1999);
• Decadence (2000);
• Slick City: The Adventures of Lela Devin (2001);
• Tickle Party: Volume 2 (2001);
• Bound in Stockings (2002);
• Naked and Helpless (2002);
• Blooming Dahlia (2004);
• Lest We Forget: The Video Collection (2004);
• The Death of Salvador Dali (2005);
• Saint Francis (2006);
• Indie Sex: Extremes (2007);
• The Boom Boom Room (2007);
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2011).

Interview with Chris Urankar (Nine to Five Online Edition)

Chris Urankar (CW): When did your passion for lace, luxury and other splendor first manifest itself?

Dita Von Teese (DFT): Well, I wanted to be a ballerina when I was a little girl. I believe that some role in this was played by ballet costumes and theatrical make-up. In addition, I became obsessed with beautiful lingerie, not just its appearance, I perceived it as a rite of passage into women. I was constantly rummaging through my mother's linen drawer and dreaming of the day when I could finally wear these things! Therefore, for me, lingerie is just a way of seduction, it is part of the art of being a woman.

KU: In your photo shoots, you often imitate the "Queen of the Curves" Bettie Page. What made her your source of inspiration?

DFT: Yes, Bettie Page is one of my biggest inspirations. But people often get confused, because I usually say that my main glamor idol is Betty Grable. It confuses fans. I think it was because she was blonde and I was brunette. Therefore, it is much more logical for many to consider Paige as my idol. But you know we are talking not about the color of the hair, but about the spirit. I am inspired by all kinds of women, but I have never imitated any particular personality. My image and my style is a compilation of inspiration from many things plus decades of my own evolution. Bettie Page was a huge inspiration to me as a 90s fetish model because I think she brought something light and playfully sensual to the dark world of fetishism. But Betty was never a burlesque or showgirl star. But many people associate it with burlesque. This is a complete misrepresentation of her. At the time when she was a pin-up model, the era of burlesque had already ended, and Betty never appeared on stage as a striptease star. So my inspiration comes from burlesque and showgirl stars like Betty Grable played in the 1940s. Her films have really been the biggest inspiration for me!

KU: How did you feel when Vanity Fair once called you the "Superheroine of Burlesque"?DFT: At that moment, I felt that I had a significant reputation, and this motivated me to work harder on myself as an artist. I wanted to stage and show even more grandiose burlesque shows! It made me evolve rather than sit and pat myself on the back. KU: In an interview with the British Telegraph, you said that you don't understand why most women, once they become famous, want to act in films. What about you? What roles attract you?

DFT: I meant that acting is, of course, good, and I act in films when I feel that the role really suits me. But this is not such an important occupation for me, if compared with striptease and my burlesque productions. I will say more, I do not pretend to be a movie star at all. I prefer to be famous in the field of striptease, like my idols Rose Lee and Lily St. Cyr. But this is what I feel. I love what I do, I love to think about the concept of the show and direct it, and acting does not give me the creative space that I need. Maybe this means that I will always be known much less than the stars and movies and TV shows, pop stars ... But I don't care. I am very happy to be myself and do what I do best! I would like more people to enjoy doing what they do best rather than trying to be someone under someone else's pressure. However, if everything matches correctly in the future, then maybe I will develop in other directions. But now my main goal is to do my shows and change the way people think about striptease.

KU:Can you describe your approach to red carpet dressing? You are on the lists of the most well-dressed celebrities, you have a taste for ...

DFT: I do not use the services of stylists, I choose all my outfits for the red carpet myself. I even do my own hair and makeup. This is all part of me, it allows me to realize who I am and where I am at the moment. I love the sense of independence that this independence gives me, and I love the fact that I myself do the work of an entire team of stylists. Being the only celebrity who does everything herself and at the same time is on the lists of the best dressed stars - it brings me complete satisfaction! And I think it's very important to show other women that they can look great without anyone's help. In my opinion, the key to impeccable individual style is independence. I never pay attention to statements. According to the press, sometimes I am dressed better, and sometimes worse. I consider mine own feeling style and think that if something seems right to me, then it is right!

KU: Are you sure that you have never resorted to the services of a stylist? Maybe yes, for once?

DFT: One day I trusted my intuition and called a stylist to my house to help me complete my vintage collection. I remember she took a pair of wonderful vintage ones and said, “They look so cute with jeans!”. And then I realized that she didn’t know anything about me (I don’t even have a single pair of jeans) and decided that it would be better to be alone with my personal style than someone to tell me what is right and what is wrong and impose your tastes. The most famous women in fashion are not subject to the moment, they can be different and have a style that does not change from season to season, but evolves. My approach is to wear things that I feel good in and not pay attention to. I love things that revolve around my favorite eras. I can enjoy someone else's style, but I don't have to dress the same way.

KU: Tell me frankly, how long does it take you to be ready to leave the house?

DFT: It depends on what I'm doing. For example ... for the carpet? Two hours is enough for me. I need time to decide on clothes, fix my hair and do my hair, send a message, change the music on the player ... I should not feel rushed. But I definitely don't spend more than 30 minutes getting ready on a typical day. My usual everyday look is a light foundation, lipstick, mascara and a chignon in my hair. I can handle it all in 15 minutes. And the finished evening look will take me about 40 minutes. We specifically timed the time when I was writing my book about beauty. I curled my hair in 13 minutes! So I don't spend as much time as it might seem. I just trained really well. I've been wearing the same hair and makeup since 1992!

KU: Do you ever get tired of constantly painting your blonde hair in dark color? Will we ever see Dita Von Teese blonde?

DFT: I saw and remember myself as a blonde. And someday I will be her again, but not now. There are too many blondes around now. I love my blue-black hair and think I represent dark-haired femme fatales, not blond sex bombs. There are so many tanned blondes around, and I will be a light-skinned brunette!

KU: You are an experienced traveler. Tell me, which city of all where you were, you can call the sexiest and why?

DFT: No matter where I go or what I see, Paris still tops my list of the sexiest cities in the world.

KU: How did your collaboration with Cointreau and their liquor start?

DFT: Well, I always knew that I would eventually unite with the spirit of this brand. It was all predictable and logical, because everyone knows how much I love to swim with a giant cocktail glass. I received offers from many brands, but Cointreau was the only one whose philosophy I felt and who agreed with my vision of sexuality. I liked all the ideas that they offered me as a face of the company, as well as their attitude to the incredible history of the brand and the elegant style of or with a modern approach. This is also my approach to burlesque. This is awareness and loyalty to the era.

KU: Can you describe your show "Be Cointreauversial"? What can viewers expect from him?

DFT: It's still the same Martini glass that made me famous, but which I reinvented for Cointreau! We wanted to do something inspired by the classic Cointreau bottle, play with this delightful shade of amber, add touches of orange, gold and some purple. We even did a study, watching how the liqueur takes on this wonderful opal color when it is poured over ice. And we added crystals to the composition! We also wanted the look to be distinctly French, so the suit looks like a real Folies Berger from the 60s. This is definitely the most elaborate costume that I have ever worn, with hundreds of thousands of multi-colored faceted Swarovski crystals and these amazing designer feathers from Belgium. I even remade the classic French anthem into music for my striptease!

KU: Reveal a few secrets to becoming a burlesque goddess at home?

DFT: 1. Find time for yourself. It doesn't have to be expensive at all. A candlelit bath with aromatic oils and foam is one example of inexpensive body care.

2. Try on a new hairstyle or make-up. Play and fantasize! Perhaps you will find your new one or just have a great time.

3. Buy lingerie that is both sexy and comfortable at the same time. This is quite possible these days, so discard the stereotypes that comfort is always boring. Lots of brands make amazing pieces that can be worn every day.

4. Don't save your pretty date lingerie, wear it, wear it just for yourself!

5. Learn how to make sumptuous cocktails at home. I love making Quanthropolitan and Margarita. It's easy, fun and impresses others!

Official site: www.dita.net

Dita Von Teese for VON FOLLIES TARGET TV AD (Australia)

Dita Von Teese in Cointreau advertising campaigns over the years

Dita's career began at 19 when she was a shy and unassuming blonde named Heather Sweet from a small farming community in Michigan. She was fond of old films and loved to imitate the stars from the screen. In later interviews, she said that she grew up dreaming of being a ballerina, but was not good enough to succeed in this. So it was her flaws that led her to burlesque. What Heather lacked in the natural beauty that nature gave her made her look at things differently and understand how to make them beautiful.

One day she was invited to a strip club where her friends worked. Not undressing, but dancing in a bikini. Sweet was so captivated by the sight that she soon began working in this club and immediately realized that she felt like a fish in water. She began to use her emerging eccentricity as a weapon. Red lipstick, heels, hats and leather gloves - best description fatal beauty.

The new alias turned out a little by mistake. One day, Heather was watching a movie with an actress named "Dita Parlo" and thought it was a great name for the scene. A few years later, when the girl joined the Playboy club, she was told to choose a suitable surname. Then she just opened the phone book and started looking for interesting surnames that start in the background to sound exotic and glamorous. She chose "Von Treese", but the magazine was misprinted. And so it turned out "von Teese", consonant with "tease" - to tease.

At first, the main fans were men, but by 2000, her fans suddenly changed to women and members of the LGBT community. The presentation of Dita's first book, Burlesque and the Art of Seduction, was attended by 2,000 people. Mostly women dressed in vintage style.

How to show yourself

On stage, she controls everything from how the light will illuminate her breasts, to make-up on the body; what kind of Swarovski crystals and feathers will be present in the outfit and many other special tricks that create the illusion of otherworldly perfection. Showing herself to one person, she feels vulnerable:

I control everything everyone sees. This is absolutely not the same as undressing in front of a lover.

The smaller the audience, the more difficult. The dancer mentioned many times that she takes energy for her performances from the hall, which should be close enough. Sometimes Dita worried about the fact that there was a “real” star in the hall, for example Kylie Minogue: what could she think of her, a bad dancer?

How not to get old

Today, Dita Von Teese is 45 years old, but she still puts on stunning shows, starred in music videos and even plays in movies.

I enjoy spending time with older women who feel sexy. I respect them and am ready to listen to any wisdom they want to give me. I recently had lunch with Mammy Van Doren, an actress and famous pin-up girl in the 50s. At 86, she is still a sensual woman, just as much as she was at 19.

When people make remarks about age, I think it's not normal. What's the alternative? Die Young? Would you ask me this if I were a man? You wonder if I'm afraid of getting old. Yes. We are all afraid.

Confidence = beauty

She does not consider herself an exhibitionist: taking off her clothes does not give sexual thrills, and she rarely appears on the red carpet in a short or open dress.

The diva does not like salons and dyes her hair black with regular hair dye for $10. She is regularly seen by a dermatologist but does not use Botox or laser treatments. At night, Dita puts on a little retinol because her skin is quite sensitive, and during the day she is careful to ensure that all skin is covered with sunscreen.

The paparazzi know that even for groceries in the supermarket, she always goes out with perfect makeup and neat hair - you never know who you might run into. On ordinary days without photo shoots, she prefers red lips and light cat arrows, it takes no more than 10 minutes. And to style curls with hot curlers - 12 minutes. “The more practice, the better you get,” says Dita.

Confidence is the most important part of beauty.

Her famous mole is a tattoo she got at the age of 21. When she went to the master, she thought about how to draw a heart or a star, but the guy dissuaded her and put only a neat point.

The burlesque star is always careful about cleansing her skin and claims that she has never slept with makeup in her life, which is very harmful to your skin. Sure, it's awkward when you spend the night with a guy, but they're usually ready to see you without any eyeliner.

I would never let my husband see me dye my hair. Except my ex-husband, because I dyed his hair too. We could have hair coloring parties!

How to seduce a man

The dancer does not hide the techniques that she uses, and sets them out in detail in her book The Art of Seduction:

If you think a lot about how to seduce a person, this is already a failure. To seduce, you need to make them want to know more about you, to be a part of your world. And if you try to please someone, you fail. Think about yourself and how you show yourself to the world. I believe in wearing beautiful lingerie every day. It doesn't take up much time in your day - it's a small way to bring beauty into everyday life.

Dita admits that the best cellulite cure she has found is dimmed lighting, and also recommends using quite a bit of perfume. To smell your fragrance, a man must lean very close to you.

Do you want to attract attention in the company? Pretend to have sprained your leg and bend over a little to inspect the heel. A man will certainly want to help you and hold your hand.

Permissible Weaknesses

Dita can't resist tacos! And often she pleases herself with burgers after the show. She usually follows a vegan diet and doesn't eat after 6pm, so she can be self-indulgent at times. She is not a vegan, but loves good restaurants and finds she has more energy when she doesn't eat meat.

Burlesque vs feminism

Dita has repeatedly emphasized that she often listens to complaints from the fem movement for what they consider burlesque and high heels objectification of women. What you should pay attention to: in 2017, 80% of her audience are women, and the rest are their companions.

What you see is my obsessions coming alive on stage, my sexual fantasies, and they don't have to be politically correct.

Von Teese denied that she was doing burlesque for the sake of men. She puts on a show because she likes to wear flashy makeup and rhinestone costumes. In addition, Dita's idols have always been not Victoria's Secret models at all, but Betty Grable and who talk a lot about the art of creating a good show.

She is a woman-phenomenon, a woman-mystery, a woman-icon. Dita Von Teese seemed to come down to us from the screens of old Hollywood and reminded the world what the fair sex should be like - luxurious and elegant. Always impeccable, true to her style, sensual and seductive, appearing at any event, she inevitably attracts all eyes to herself and amazes with her unique beauty. What is her secret?

Inspired by retro

In the distant 90s, when the world did not yet know Dita Von Teese, the young blonde Heather Rene Sweet looked with delight at Rita Hayworth and Ava Gardner, dreaming that one day she would become the same brilliant diva. She created herself: from a sonorous pseudonym to a unique image. Dita is one of those few celebrities who have never resorted to the services of stylists, but at the same time always looks perfect. She draws inspiration for her images from black-and-white films and photographs of the stars of the Golden Era of Hollywood, and therefore it is not surprising that Miss Von Teese is called modern icon retro style.

“A woman should know herself well, study her personality and understand what she is, what things suit her best, and be a style icon herself, and not imitate others.”

Dita Von Teese (born Heather Renee Sweet) dreamed of being like the stars of the Golden Era of Hollywood since childhood.
She created herself, completely changing her appearance and choosing a more sonorous name. Dita never resorted to the services of stylists
Dita draws inspiration for her images from black-and-white films and photographs of Old Hollywood stars.
Dita Von Teese is called the icon of modern retro style
Dita advises women to first of all study themselves and their individuality, and not follow trends

Creating an image in retro style is not as easy as it might seem: various details are of great importance here, for example, manicure and makeup, quality of fabrics, clothing styles, accessories. It is also unacceptable to mix different eras in one set. So, for example, a dress in the style of the 50s will look ridiculous, coupled with makeup and accessories from the 20s.

Creating a retro look is not as easy as it might seem.
It is important to consider various details: accessories, makeup, hairstyle The quality of the fabric of the products is also important, as well as the style.
When creating a retro image, mixing different eras is unacceptable

Dita knows all these subtleties perfectly - each of her images is always thought out to the smallest detail. Porcelain skin, just like a black-and-white movie diva, arrows, scarlet lipstick, perfectly styled curls and moon manicure are the perfect complement to her retro looks.

Dita Von Teese knows all the ins and outs of creating a retro look
Each of her exits is thought out to the smallest detail.
Porcelain skin, flawless hair, scarlet lipstick fully match her style.
Dita Von Teese is true to her style outside the red carpet: even at the airport she looks perfect

Often, Dita turns to lingerie style, which is considered one of the directions of retro style. Imitation of underwear peeking out from under clothes, corsets and lace, translucency and bold necklines - Dita knows how to look spectacular in good taste. She brilliantly manages to stand the line between sexuality and vulgarity, provocation and bad taste, and all thanks to simple rule- do not show too much, because a woman should always remain a mystery.

“I have clear ideas about what is sexy, but not vulgar. In everyday life, I love images that combine mystery and direct allusion. Let's say long sleeves I combine with a deep neckline. I love skirts and dresses in midi length - just below the knee, but I always wear them with sexy shoes.

Often Dita turns to lingerie style
Linen style is considered one of the directions of retro style and originated in the 20s. Dita knows how to look spectacular in the framework of good taste
She chooses images that combine mystery and direct allusion.

Dita loves velor, velvet and satin very much, creating a luxurious, noble image in which she looks like a real queen. Well, when it comes to lingerie style, then you simply cannot do without lace and silk.

Dita loves velor, velvet and satin very much.
In noble fabrics, she looks like a real queen. Silk and lace help to create an image in linen style.

Concerning colors, then the dancer's favorite is dramatic black, which favorably sets off her aristocratic pallor. In different contexts, he can create both the image of a beautiful lady and a femme fatale vamp.

“I like black because it draws attention to the face, but in general I wear all colors. I really like the shades of gemstones, for example. I also often choose colors that go with my red nails and red lipstick."

The dancer's favorite color is black. This color favorably sets off her aristocratic pallor and focuses attention on her face. Black color can be called universal. In one case, he creates the image of a beautiful lady
And in the other - the femme fatale vamp
Dita knows how to adequately present very provocative images that combine black, leopard print and the finishing touch - red lipstick.

Luxurious red is very suitable for a white-skinned brunette, which she knows very well. Dita is not afraid to choose a red total-look, compensating for provocative brightness with length and restrained styles.

Red color is also great for a dancer
A little red dress can be a good alternative to black
Dita compensates for provocative brightness with length and styles.

Retro style is unimaginable without the characteristic prints of the 50s and 60s: flirty peas, checks, bright floral motifs.

Retro style is unimaginable without the characteristic prints of the 50s and 60s: flirty peas, checks, bright floral prints
These prints are perfect for a pin-up look. Brigitte Bardot brought the plaid into fashion The houndstooth print is still relevant and considered a classic.

Being a supporter feminine images, Dita sometimes tries on trousers, but in accordance with her favorite style, she chooses retro-style models: always with a high waist.

Sometimes Dita tries on trousers too
As a rule, these are high-waisted models, capris or breeches.

Emphasis on the waist

Dita Von Teese is the owner of an ideal feminine figure with a magnificent chest and a pronounced wasp waist, and she always chooses styles that successfully frame her dignity. At the same time, she pays special attention to how the thing sits on her, because the perfect cut is of great importance.

“It is important that a woman must have a good tailor. A dress made to order cannot be compared with any dress ... "

Dita Von Teese - the owner of a perfect feminine figure with ample breasts and a pronounced wasp waist
She selects dresses that successfully emphasize her dignity and at the same time pays special attention to the fit of the thing.
Dita advises women to sew a dress to order

A practical sheath dress is an indispensable item in the wardrobe of any fashionista. Thanks to its cut and fit, it favorably emphasizes all the curves of the body, creating a coveted silhouette. hourglass". Dita willingly chooses different models this dress for both going out and for everyday walks. By the way, despite the fact that the sheath dress is still relevant today, the peak of its popularity falls precisely on the retro era, when it was worn by such style icons as Edith Piaf, Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy.

Practical sheath dress - an indispensable thing in the wardrobe of any fashionista It perfectly emphasizes all the curves. female body
Dita Von Teese loves this style
She chooses different models of this dress both for going out and for everyday walks.
The sheath dress became relevant in the middle of the last century, but still does not lose popularity.

As an avid 50s fashion fan, Dita Von Teese loves the new look silhouette created by Christian Dior, which praised femininity and fragility. Tight corsets, crinoline, straps, fitted dresses and skirts help her create images in the spirit of that time.

The new look silhouette originated in the 50s thanks to Christian Dior Dresses in the new look style perfectly emphasize femininity and fragility.
Dita Von Teese is a big fan of new look dresses Distinctive features of the new look style are an underlined waist, sometimes pulled down by a corset, and a fluffy skirt.

Outside the red carpet, Dita looks more relaxed, but does not give up her favorite image. Bell-cut skirts just below the knees, sundresses and new look dresses help create a comfortable yet stylish bow in the spirit of the 50s.

Dita Von Teese does not refuse her favorite image in everyday life You can create an image in the style of the 50s with the help of a fluffy bell skirt
Choosing outerwear, you should pay attention to the fitted styles

Accessories

The veil is one of Dita's favorite accessories, because this little detail adds originality and mystery to the image, makes it elegant and vintage, and at the same time helps to hide some age-related changes.

Accessories are very important when creating a retro look.
The veil is one of Dita's favorite accessories.
She fits in perfectly with the retro look.
The veil can also hide some age-related changes.

Hats are another passion of the dancer. She can be seen in classic miniature models, and in very catchy extravagant headdresses, flirty ladies' hats and high top hats.

“I have a huge collection of hats - I have a whole room given over to them - there are so many of them!”

Hats are a dancer's real passion
She collects various types of hats.
She can be seen in classic miniature models, and in very catchy extravagant headdresses, flirty ladies' hats and high top hats.
An important nuance when choosing this accessory is that the hat must match the image.

An accessory such as gloves looks very harmonious in a retro look and adds elegance to their owner.

Dita loves such an accessory as gloves.
They look harmonious in a retro look and add elegance.

Jewelry always matches her image. Of course, diamonds best friends girls”, but besides them, the queen of burlesque wears noble pearls and high-quality jewelry with pleasure.

“Highlight the part of the body that you think is the most attractive. And even better - decorate it, for example, put on a massive pendant, if you have a high chest, emphasize a long neck with a string of pearls.

She is happy to try on luxurious diamond necklaces on the red carpet.
And you can choose high-quality jewelry Dita recommends emphasizing the most attractive parts of the body with jewelry.

The dancer admits that it doesn't take much effort to look chic in everyday life: healthy lifestyle life and good sleep will make the skin shine, hair can be pulled into a chignon, red lipstick will add a bright accent and complete the look. And in order not to have to spend a lot of time on makeup, you can just put on sunglasses.

"It's amazing how just one pair of good glasses can create a chic look!"

Without changing herself and her style, Dita most often chooses a frame in the form of " cat eye”, which was popular in the 50s.

Dita chooses cat-eye frames It was this form of glasses that was popular in the 50s.

Makeup as an essential feature of Dita Von Teese's impeccable style

Dita's make-up is made in the style of old Hollywood with hints of pin-up: underlined eyebrows, black arrows, thickly painted eyelashes and scarlet lipstick. At the same time, no contouring - even white skin, sometimes a little blush for freshness. By the way, Dita Von Teese does not resort to the services of makeup artists and always does her own makeup. The main thing here is to fill your hand.

The burlesque queen always draws arrows with liquid eyeliner, and never with a pencil. Sometimes Dita uses false eyelashes

Unsuccessful images

Throughout her long career in Hollywood, Dita Von Teese had almost no unsuccessful exits - it’s not for nothing that she is called a style icon! However, if you try hard, you can find several images that still cannot be called perfect.

Proportions - that's what Dita forgot about when trying on a blue dress at Paris Fashion Week in 2017. This style spoiled even the ideal figure of the dancer, making her breasts invisible and adding volume to the waist.

This style distorted all the proportions of Dita's ideal figure.

After Dita appeared at London Fashion Week in 2014, many suspected that the burlesque queen was expecting a baby. However, everything turned out to be much more prosaic: due to an unsuccessful print and a strange voluminous belt, non-existent extra pounds appeared on the figure of the dancer, but the wasp waist disappeared.

The appearance of Dita at London Fashion Week in 2014 provoked a wave of pregnancy rumors. And the fault is an unsuccessful print and a strange belt

A smooth silhouette that emphasizes the figure without unnecessary details is ideal for von Teese, but folds, shirring, wrinkling, draperies in the wrong places are her worst enemies.

Folds and shirring also distort the figure and do not decorate Dita

Dita perfectly feels the fine line between sexuality and vulgarity, but she is not immune from mistakes. Appearing at an evening at the Crazy Horse cabaret in a very revealing dress that exposed not only the neckline, but also what was below the belt, the burlesque queen obviously went too far with provocation.

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Tips for creating the image of the queen of burlesque from the unsurpassed Dita Von Teese, writes wday.ru.

The story of the transformation of a cute blonde Heather Renee Sweet into style icon Dita Von Teese with raven hair - finished script to the film. She owes her reputation not so much to her high-profile marriage to Marilyn Manson, who drew public attention to her. Not even the famous dance in a glass of champagne, which allows you to appreciate all her virtues, how much enviable devotion to the image of the Hollywood diva of the 40s, which she brought to stylistic perfection.

1. Lay the foundation

Little black sheath dress that accentuates every curve perfect figure Dita Von Teese is the basis of her wardrobe. A supporter of minimalism in accessories, she traditionally limits herself to pumps with the highest heels and one really expensive decoration. But the star's makeup definitely cannot be called concise: wide black arrows, false eyelashes and red lipstick are her basic set.

2. Love fur

Animal advocates can relax - true diva Dita Von Teese has worn, is and will continue to wear fur. At least as a trim on the cape, which she covers her shoulders in a Jean Paul Gaultier Couture dress with an unusual finish in the spirit of hussar uniforms. Pay attention to the wave styling in the style of the 20s - it requires remarkable skill. By the way, stylish look can also be created using faux fur clothing.

3. Explore the past

It seems that there is a time machine in Dita Von Teese's dressing room - her images in the style of the 40s of the XX century are authentic to the smallest detail. In a checkered blouse with an intricate knot and puffed sleeves, a conservative black skirt below the knee, closed loafers and a pillbox hat, she looks more like a teacher in a post-war school for noble maidens than a racy genre artist.

4. Find inspiration

In her own clothing line Muse for the Australian department store David Jones, Dita Von Teese turned to her favorite pin-up style. Large floral patterns, shades of red and pink and an integral form-fitting silhouette fit her style perfectly. At the same time, it must be said that the floral print is the only one that Dita Von Teese allows herself.

5. Learn the history of fashion

Dita Von Teese often wears tight fabrics with drapes that accentuate her virtues, and loves the cut in the style of the great couturiers of the past. For example, a John Galliano closed dress with a complex asymmetrical drapery It can be mistaken for the creation of Christian Dior.

6. Remember mom's advice

Dita Von Teese sets the rules herself, and the fact that today glossy magazines are not too fond of matching accessories, dancer, actress and designer is of little concern. In the era where the star "comes from", this was the rule of good form, which means that so be it. It's hard to argue when burgundy-colored elbow-length gloves, a clutch and shoes so harmoniously complement a lighter shade of a structural satin dress.

7. Change roles

This happens extremely rarely, but sometimes Dita von Teese allows herself to play "men's games". High-waisted black trousers that flared down, a starched white shirt with an untied butterfly imitation and a top hat would have transformed her from a lady into a gentleman, if not for maroon lipstick, a golden clutch and high heels. Oddly enough, but sexy Dita did a good job of creating an image a la garcon.

8. Choose carefully

An important talent of Dita Von Teese is the ability to choose exactly what suits her and corresponds to her integral style, among the whole variety of designer novelties. A blue Christian Dior coat with accented shoulders and embroidered sleeves has been in her wardrobe since 2007 and still receives regular ovations for its contemporary design. By the way, blue is one of the few bright colors that von Teese recognizes.

9. Love your body

Tempt, intrigue and seduce - in fact, the duties of Dita Von Teese, and we must admit that she copes with them perfectly well. The star is not shy about emphasizing her advantages (the main among them is a stunning neckline) and for important events she chooses dresses in the style of the golden age of Hollywood - an antique silhouette made of flowing fabrics such as satin and metallic lamé. And never overdo it with jewelry.

10. Master the Art of a Spectacular Appearance

Wherever you meet Dita Von Teese, with almost 100% certainty, we can say that she will look luxurious. Even at the airport, hiding her eyes tired during many hours of flight behind dark glasses, she did not refuse a pencil skirt, a spectacular bolero and red lipstick, and only changed sky-high heels for a little more mundane ones.

Today we are discussing Dita Von Teese - American singer, fashion model, burlesque performer. Hollywood film star, socialite always looks great. She has turned her whole life into a service to style and, unlike many stars, she dresses stylishly not only for going out on the red carpet, but also for a simple shopping trip.

Dita Von Teese Street Style

The actress is very sensitive to her appearance. A natural blonde about 20 years ago, she radically changed her style, after which her hair turned black, like a raven's wing, and all outfits are now selected very carefully, the main preference is given to the style of the 40s and 50s.

The celebrity has a non-standard figure, she has a gorgeous figure, and her waist is considered one of the thinnest in the world: in a corset, her circumference is only 42 centimeters! Dita skillfully uses this advantage, constantly emphasizing the elegance of her figure. Her body type is an hourglass, which means that she can afford almost any outfit.

The actress is a big fan of feminine style, and therefore her wardrobe is filled with skirts and dresses. Even for a simple trip to the store, the actress chooses beautiful retro dresses and suits with skirts.

It is worth noting that the burlesque performer loves floral prints and rich colors that harmonize very well with her porcelain skin.

A thin waist is one of the main weapons of a celebrity, so it is desirable to emphasize it with clothes and accessories, which the actress does with great success by choosing high-waisted outfits.

Also an excellent move is the selection of outfits with a belt at the waist, and contrasting dresses and suits that have a clear border at the waist.

Dita Von Teese's style without exaggeration can be called ideal, carefully thought out. The length of her dresses is almost always just below the knee, or as they are also called, midi. This is very a good choice, because her figure and height only benefit from such a decision.

In addition to the floral print, celebrities are close to leopard. At various times, she was seen in public in a leopard scarf and with a bag of the same color.

A scarf, like a star, can be ordered on the Internet site.

Earlier we mentioned that there are very few trousers in the celebrity wardrobe, but they are still there. These are oversized models, or overalls with a belt, the emphasis in these cases is located on the waist.

It is still very rare to see a star in flat shoes and short dresses. Often, the actress even prefers to wear wedges or stilettos to the store.

In cool weather, the burlesque dancer puts on a coat. Like all other clothes, all her coats emphasize Dita's thin waist. Properly selected coat length and model emphasize the refined figure of the girl.

You can buy a similar coat in the online store.

Since you give preference to retro style, then the accessories must fully comply with the bow. So, Dita von Teese appears in public in retroform glasses, gloves, hats and small bags.

Sunglasses, like a star, can be bought in the online store.

Dita Von Teese: red carpet

The figure and porcelain skin of Dita cause the envy of many women. She is truly beautiful, and perfectly matched outfits only emphasize her beauty.

Baby Von Teese is crazy about bustier dresses. So, for one of the important events, Christian Dior created a dress especially for the star. She looked perfect in it.

Gaultier's pale blue dress perfectly emphasized all the seductive curves of her body.