She may not have invented burlesque, but Dita Von Teese is leading its revival. This sultry pin up model and burlesque performer takes full credit for bringing Betty Page’s industry back in the spotlight. She has appeared in several large scale ad campaigns for the likes of MAC, Vivienne Westwood and PETA. She famously married and divorced Marilyn Manson, and has never feathered too far from the limelight. The art of “tease” started in theatres and music halls of the 1800s. It was originally very ‘safe’ by our standards today, and gave way to hustlas and women workin’ the poles…
