Burlexe and Jo King from London Academy of Burlesque
The founder of the London Academy of Burlesque, Jo King has more than 30 years of experience in burlesque. (more…)
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False Eyelash Problems
If anyone should know what it’s like to have false eyelash problems, it’s burlesque and cabaret performers who wear them on a regular basis. While wearing falsies is generally not an issue for people, we asked our network what problems…
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Burlexe Burlesque Films 2015
The Burlexe Burlesque Films were launched in 2015. At the heart of Burlexe are a series of stories, written by artistic director Howard Wilmot about the lives of women in burlesque… Or the herstory of showgirls if you prefer. (more…)
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Burlexe Run 2012 – 2013
In 2012, we moved from showcase to a Burlexe run at the now legendary Shadow Lounge. The original cast of Javine Hylton, Chloe Ewart, Dympna Messenger and Fancy Chance was boosted by the hosting skills of Jo King and the…
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Dita Von Teese New Year’s Eve Ticket Giveaway Competition
We’re thrilled to be able to host a competition to win a pair of tickets to Dita Von Teese’s New Year’s Eve event at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. (more…)
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Introducing the Burlexe Burlesque T-Shirt
We are proud to present the Burlexe Burlesque T-Shirt, now available to buy exclusively via Burlexe. It’s the perfect burlesque gift or birthday or Christmas present for any showgirl, showboy or wannabe performer who wishes they could have a bit…
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Burlesque Makeup Preparation Daily Routine
When most people think about burlesque makeup, they think about applying foundations, lip shades, mascara, eyeliner and all – not burlesque makeup preparation: how to prep the skin before applying the makeup. (more…)
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New Burlesque Icon Sukki Singapora
We’ve known modern muse, (role) model and burlesque artist Sukki Singapora since the early days of Burlexe and the beginning of her career. Learn more about this wonderful woman. (more…)
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