The gown-and-glove striptease is considered a very traditional form of the striptease. [1] [2] [3] This routine developed in America and spread to Europe. [2] The performer, usually female, is dressed elegantly in an evening gown with a back zipper and elbow length opera gloves. She then removes the gloves one at a time, in a slow teasing manner, before similarly removing the gown. This type of dance is exemplified by actresses like Rita Hayworth in Gilda (1946) [4] and Natalie Wood in Gypsy (1962) [5] and by current neo-burlesque performers like Dita Von Teese, [6] Bonnie Delight, [1] Bettsie Bon Bon and Havana Hurricane. [2]
See also
- Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, vis-a-vis Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell
- Jessica Rabbit
- Put the Blame on Mame, a la Rita Hayworth
References
- ^ a b Chun, Alex (14 February 2008). "Clean, wholesome, old-fashioned burlesque". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "10 Steps to Classic Burlesque Superstardom - The Ultimate Masterclass". 21st Century Burlesque Magazine. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Southern Fried Burlesque Festival has curve appeal". Atlanta Creative Loafing. 9 March 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Gilda: Rita Hayworth as Gilda Farrell". Girls Do Film. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ Whitesell, Lloyd (2018). Wonderful Design: Glamour in the Hollywood Musical. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780190843847.
- ^ Jack, Tewes (24 February 2018). "The Art of the Teese - Dita Von Teese". Australian Stage Online. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
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