Burlexe is a unique entertainment company, inspired by burlesque and the performers, past and present, professional and amateur, who’ve created the art form.
We are now bringing our unique Burlexe experiences right to your door. As with everything we do, we are taking inspiration from the worlds of burlesque and cabaret to make your special occasions even more special.
Goodtime Mama Jojo, aka Jo King is the undisputed British Burlesque Legend and her work for other performers and women from all walks of life is about helping them drop their insecurities and access their true selves.
Check out our curated posts on everything Burlesque. From Burlesque basics to glamorous add-ons, we have everything you may need to immerse yourself in this world and indulge your inner showgirl.
Our Burlexe burlesque shop features unique items created, co-created, curated or sourced by us from the worlds of burlesque, showgirls and showmen – as well as the performing arts.
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It’s quite apt that the picture perfect illusion of Mad Men can be so deftly realised by the design team headed by Michael Williams for Haute Doll Magazine.
The 60s fashion of Mad Men has quickly become globally iconic. Now you can put a bit in your life, without a girdle and alcohol problem.
Barbie has teamed up with the TV show to offer Mad Men dolls. We kid you not. Now you can dress and undress them as you please.
Check out the image above. Featuring fashions by Natalia Sheppard, diorama and miniature furniture by Carolyn Allen, and Barbie repaints by Vin Trapani, with custom restyling and magic by Michael Williams.
See the entire collection of dioramas over on Michael’s Mad Doll Flickr. Love it!
For some knitted companions check out the Dita Von Teese Doll.
Who’s your favourite character from the show. Whose style do you adore the most? Would you buy one of these dolls and who for?
Take a sneaky peek behind the scenes at when Mad Men met Barbie:
Put classic glamour into your evening with How To Burlesque Cocktails.
Burlexe is a sensational London burlesque show inspired by the women who created the genre and perform the art. It fuses burlesque performance with storytelling, dancing with acting.
We look to influential and successful women as our inspiration. The Mad Men ladies (plastic or otherwise) are certainly some such women.
Join us for the Burlexe show by booking your ticket.
(Photos: With permission of Michael Williams)
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Our first ever track is a banger and sees us reuniting with our hostess with the mostest, garage and r’n’b legend, Kele le Roc.
Why not take 5 minutes out of your day to get your wiggle on. Watch out taster lesson to see what’s in store for our exclusive Burlesque Masterclass.
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