Burlexe is a unique entertainment company, inspired by burlesque and the performers, past and present, professional and amateur, who’ve created the art form.
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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Burlesque is an art form, which has become synonymous with striptease though previously referred to performances in a variety or cabaret-style format.
If you’re going to be literal about it, burlesque is a medium intended to satirise or take the mickey, deriving from the Italian word burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery.
Burlexe is inspired by the fashion, the beauty and most importantly, the amazing women and showgirls who chose and choose to use burlesque as a platform to express themselves on their own terms.
Burlesque is as varied and open to interpretation as the notion of ‘art’.
Burlesque is so much more than showgirls and striptease, it’s a movement and a state of mind. Discover how this exciting female-driven art form has shaped culture and society.
Are you an aspiring performer? Looking for some inspiration? Or need some tips? Here’s everything you need to know about how to perform burlesque or becoming a showgirl.
Burlesque is now celebrating a centenary – here’s how the art form originated, took over the world and what it looks like today.
The history of burlesque is rich with memorable shows and experiences. Here we highlight the ones that changed and challenged the status quo.
From original pioneers like Lydia Thompson through household names like Josephine Baker, Gypsy Rose Lee and Dita Von Teese to emerging stars like Sukki Singapora, discover the showgirl movers and shakers who inspire us.
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