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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.
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$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.
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$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"
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$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
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$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.
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on the Classic Cat...
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$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.
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$85
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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.
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$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
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$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. |
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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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