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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My best asset is my brain. Without my brain, I don’t think the rest of me would be too hot.
American actress, model and singer, Mamie Van Doren is an undisputed sex symbol. She was one of the first Hollywood starlets to emulate the Marilyn Monroe look and she pulled it off beautifully. She was often pitted against the other blond bombshell to attract audiences.
Born Joan Lucille Olander in 1931, Mamie Van Doren began her acting career in 1949. She was spotted by Howard Hughes after being crowned Miss Palm Springs. The film was delayed for release until 1957 and she was uncredited.
In the meantime she posed for pinup pictures and established herself as a known name in the industry. By 1957, however, her best-know film, Untamed Youth (1957), was also released.
Watch Mamie Van Doren young, singing and celebrating her femininity and ingenuity. Here she’s performing ‘The Girl Who Invented Rock and Roll’.
She has become one of the last starlets of the Hollywood golden age and we’re sure you can see why. Take a look through her long career with these Mamie Van Doren images.
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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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