'Madame X' Electric Blue Stretch Lace & Satin Bra, Suspender Belt & Briefs By Dita Von Teese

'Madame X' Electric Blue Stretch Lace & Satin Bra, Suspender Belt & Briefs By Dita Von Teese, 2017, Made in China, Designed in the USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

Date: 2017

Origin: Made in China. Designed in the USA.

Fabric: Stretch lace, polyester satin

Brand: Dita Von Teese

 

A foam padded, unwired bra, suspender belt and brief set in electric blue polyester satin and stretch lace. The vintage inspiration behind this set is particularly clear in the bra silhouette, which gives a lightly pointed bustline. The satin cups of the bra are quilted, with decorative faux-faggoting embroidered detail across the bottom cup seam. Decorative satin elastic strapping is used on all three garments, alongside cutaway lace panelling.

Burlesque superstar Dita Von Teese’s lingerie line first launched in 2014, although this was far from her first foray into lingerie, with successful collaborations with brands such as Frederick’s of Hollwood in 2007 and Wonderbra in 2008-2009. The eponymous brand’s collections are inspired by Dita’s own extensive collection of vintage lingerie, with the designs intended as a ‘modern reincarnation of classic 1950s glamour‘, and has numerous high profile stockists worldwide. The designs often feature in Dita’s world renowned burlesque revue shows.

 

From the collection of Karolina Laskowska

Museum number: KL-2018-051