It may be steeped in retro style, but Burlesque is thoroughly modern in the way it’s both empowering and provocative. With pin-up girl choreography, luxurious Burlesque lingerie, cupid bow painted lips and coiffured hair - it’s an intriguing art form. But how does one acquire the essence of Burlesque?

Dita’s definition

Begin with the sentiment. Burlesque lingerie queen Dita Von Teese defines Burlesque as being all about women ‘embracing their inner bombshell and having fun with dressing up. It’s a different kind of sexy. Its all about the fantasy smoke and mirrors of it all.’ (Source: CBS News).

Beautiful Burlesque lingerie

Burlesque gals also know it’s a lot to do with perfect underwear. Burlesque lingerie is opulent, decadent and divine. The garment equivalent of heady scent, inky-black nights and rich butter frosting. When properly fitted, it can enhance the voluptuous curve, or help to define it.

From gorgeous corselettes for streamline and control, to fabulous deep frilled black satin knickers. Or, try soft short kimonos and lush satin bustles to perk up your panties’ set. Lingerie brands such as Ayten Gassons, Kiss Me Deadly, Modern Courtesan, Lulu and Lush and FairyGothMother all evoke a Burlesque mood.

Swing those hips!

Once enticingly attired, you can then charm and beguile. A humourous sashay here, a Bettie Page style hula shake there, an elegant turn and a cheeky moo-moo pout - only then can you reveal a tantalizing glimpse of your luscious Burlesque lingerie.

View fabulous Burlesque lingerie.
Our latest lingerie collection.
Ayten Gassons’ vintage style Burlesque lingerie.
Miss La La Presents burlesque lingerie sets.
Modern_Courtesan fun burlesque lingerie sets and dress up sets.
Kiss Me Deadly retro inspired luxury lingerie, ideal for burlesque girls.

Our Sale has just started with up to 50% off selected lines including dresses, lingerie and of course, corsets. But hurry, stocks are limited!

All items available online now and in our Old Spitalfields shop, which is open from 11am Friday January the 2nd.

Check it out here.

Christmas is drawing closer which means we’ve been feeling rather elf-like (or should that be elfin, or the slightly-too-Lord-of-the-Rings-for-comfort, ‘elvish’?) from frantically wrapping all your lovely gifts to ensure they reach you on time! Our shop appears to have morphed into Santa’s workshop with tissue paper and ribbon strewn everywhere, and our poor postman really looks like Santa carrying all our sacks of goodies off to be delivered - it’s just a shame he loads them all into his van, although being red, doesn’t quite have Rudolph’s festive appeal!

There is still time to place a last-minute order as our last postal collection for the UK will be on the morning of Monday the 22nd, and as we send all our items by Special Delivery they should reach you just in time for you to sneak them under the Christmas tree without anyone noticing.

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This is just a small selection of the items we have in stock which can be shipped immediately and reach you in time for Christmas (if you live in the UK), or alternatively can be reserved by telephone (020 7377 0370) or email and collected from our Spitalfields boutique right the way up to Christmas Eve. For more ideas, try our new items page, for last-minute bustiers, lingerie and dresses. We couldn’t fit everything up there, so please do call us and ask if you are after something specific!

Why not treat yourself or your partner to a sexy Santa Baby outfit to really get into the spirit of things? Here are a few suggestions:

Here we have the brand new red firm-control girdle by Seduce, proving that shapewear can be sexy! It features a white bow on the front, contrast stitching and six white suspender clips, which would go perfectly with white stockings, red patent leather heels, and perhaps some cheeky nipple tassles and a Santa hat… Or how about the flirty red silk Santa dress from Modern Courtesan, or Lulu and Lush own-label red satin knickers with heart tulle frills at the back, and matching shrug?

We have loads of the girdle and the Pandora set, and a few of the Santa Baby dresses left with red trim rather than white, so please do drop us a line to check we have your size in stock.

We all hope you have a wonderful Christmas full of mince pies, mulled wine and fun & frolicks under the mistletoe, and we look forward to bringing you more corsety delights in 2009!

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We are pleased to annouce the arrival of Hopeless Lingerie - Handmade designs inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s character Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Hopeless is a couture lingerie company owned and operated by sisters Gabrielle and Dominique Adamidis since 2006. All pieces are designed and hand-made using pure silk and other natural fabrics. The designs are dreamy and luxurious, with a young spirit and positive attitude. The first collection is in stock and available to order now.

Click here to see the collection.