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Burlesque Costume Boutique

In Burlesque, the wardrobe is as essential as the disrobe.  So, put it on, put it all on.

$675

Kitten Natividad's Bobby Gersten  Burlesque Showgirl Corset. Custom Original designed for Burlesque Showgirl and Russ Meyer Film Star Kitten Natividad. Kitten performed at the famous Classic Cat and Body Shop Clubs in Hollywood.

1960's Vivid Pink Polyester Crepe with a groovy psychedelic print ruffle and trim. Laced in black ribbon with a nude underlining. Boned and fully lined in pink poly crepe. Metal break-away zipper in back. Excellent condition. Size Small

More on the Classic Cat...Part Four Bobby Gersten designs costumes for Kitten.

Kitten wearing a Bobby Gersten costume.

 

 

$1,200

Shannon Doah's Vegas Biker Cat Costume. 1980's Lillie Rubin black, gold and grey leopard print lame biker jacket.  Jacket is covered in hand applied black and gold sequins. The Lillie Rubin label has been cut out. I purchased this jacket at Lillie Rubin during the 80's. Lined in black rayon with a inner layer of padding.  Glass black and gold button. Wide lapels. Large shoulder pads. Princess seams. Dolman sleeves are one piece with the bodice front. Jacket: SIZE S 36" bust, waist approx 30", shoulder to waist approx 21", sleeve length approx 22"

Bra: Satin leopard print with gold bugle beads and pearls. Lavender lace back. 34 D.  Nicole Miller.

Cat Face G-String:  White sequin, seed and bugle beads. Beaded fringe side. Size S/M.

Neck Piece: Gold Satin with beaded fringe. Fastens in back.

KBALMANN Beverly Hills/Lillie Rubin/Cache heavy suede Chaps. Lillie Rubin gold and black sequin jacket.  Black suede chaps have a gold metal buckle. The waistband is covered in gold metal star studs and rhinestones. The sides are fringed to the hem. Heavy Gold Metal side zipper in each side. Near Mint Condition. SIZE PETITE 26" waist, 43" length, upper thigh 21"

 

$375  Shannon Doah's Spy Coat, Bra & G-String

1980's Lillie Rubin Shocking Pink Panther Satin Spy Coat. Very full coat with satin belt. Deep dolman sleeves gathered into cuffs. Seven gold metal buttons with pink and borealis rhinestones. Mock pockets. Large lapels and trench back. Polyester. Size S. Made in Korea.

Satin and black lace Bra. 38 C

Cat Face pink sequin G-String.  S-M

 

  $3,500

Tiffany Carter's  vintage 1970's Black Fox and Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Coat, Black Velvet Gown, Rhinestone Crystal Bra and G-String. Custom designed for Tiffany by Bobby Gersten.

70's Black Fox and Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Coat and Black Velvet Gown. Custom made by Bobby Gersten for Burlesque Showgirl Tiffany Carter. Tiffany Carter performed during the early 70's at the Classic Cat and Body Shop in Hollywood and the Losers Club in Beverly Hills. Tiffany Carter is a Legend of Burlesque. She toured the US and Canada as a Headliner for Sparky Blaine's American Showgirl Agency and won the Title of Miss Nude Universe in 1975. Click on photos for more images and description. More on the Classic Cat...

 

 

 

 

$470

Shannon Doah's 1970's Rhinestone & Fringe Wild West Cowgirl Costume under piece set.  Bra has hand applied silk/rayon ribbon fringe which was purchased during the closing sale at Jean Louis's LA showroom during the 1970's.

 "Jean Louis was head of  costume design for Columbia Pictures from 1944-1959. He designed  fabulous timeless gowns for Rita Hayworth and was the designer of the famous "Marilyn Monroe  Happy Birthday Mr. President" gown."

Prong-set Austrian Crystal Rhinestones along the top bra border. A vintage rhinestone neck strap. Bra 32-34 B-C. Prong-set Austrian Crystal Rhinestone G-String with  a miniature holster and gun that says Arizona and a western medallion with rhinestone ties attached to G-String. Size S-M. A vintage rhinestone belt with a western holster and Metal Toy Gun.  Below elbow length spandex gloves with Rhinestone trim. Worn on stage by Shannon Doah.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$85
  
1970's White Marabou feathers and gold metallic tinsel bolero jacket.  Fully lined in white polyester crepe. Size M. 
Excellent condition.

 

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$225   Burlesque  Stole

Glamorous silver screen goddess extra long stole/wrap. Inspired by 1950's couture and worn onstage by Shannon Doah. Fantastic stage costume to be worn with a dramatic gown and opera gloves.  Gold crepe-back-satin face with wide feather bordered hem. Lined in white crepe-back-satin. Hand applied layers of turkey and marabou feathers. Excellent condition. Stole:  Gold/White Satin Stole: One size. Measures: 28" wide by 134" length.
 

 

 

$45

Black chiffon with silver Metallic patterned covered bra and matching mini sarong. Black marabou feather trim. Halter bra is pleated and gathered and hooks in front. Sarong ties at side. And a garter made of the same fabric. Worn on stage by Shannon Doah. Excellent condition. Bra size 34-36.

  $1150

1970's Original burlesque costume by Patricia Oppelt for Shannon Doah.  Bell Bottom, Bolero, Bra and G-String. The top layer of fabric is a  pink chiffon print of orange and pink flowers and metallic accents. The center layer is a hot pink short eyelash. The bell bottoms are lined in orange polyester crepe. The pants have a metal break away zipper at the outside seam with an opening from the knee to the hem. The bolero has a gold bugle bead trim and is hand beaded with bugle and seed bead and crystal drops. Gold beaded trimmed cuffs. A rhinestone strapless bra is covered with short eyelash and printed metallic chiffon. The T-Back or G-String is printed chiffon-eyelash and lined in orange polyester crepe. Long metallic print scarf. This costume was worn on stage by Burlesque Legend Shannon Doah during the 70's . Bra 32-35, Pant waist 25, Pant hip 35. 

During the 60's in San Francisco's famous North Beach,  Shannon began  her burlesque adventures performing at Big Al's, The Condor and El Cid.  Rock stars, actors, even the most famous Ballet dancers in the world come to see the strip tease and exotic shows at these clubs. After moving to LA in the early 70's,  she was represented by Sparky Blaine's American Showgirl Agency and the Jess Mack agency. Shannon toured the US and Internationally, performing burlesque strip tease shows with creative props and wearing elaborate costumes. When not touring, she  performed at the Losers Club located in Beverly Hills near Hollywood. In the early 70's the Losers was the first entertainment venue to bring a rendition of the famous Crazy Horse Paris Saloon review  to the US. Beautiful girls and shows that included  Bathtub, Spider Web, Revolving Chair and production numbers made this a popular hangout of Hollywood movie and television stars. Johnny Carson (with his wife at the time) was among the regulars.

    Vintage Showgirl Jean Harlow inspired lounging Satin Burlesque dressing gown.  Champagne crepe back satin dressing gown. Lined in red crepe-back-satin. Pink champagne marabou feather trimmed sleeves. Dips lower in back. Red frog closure with beaded fringe tassel. Red velvet ties at inside seam. No exposed seams, costume couture. Watch for Photos and details Coming soon........

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