The gown-and-glove striptease is considered a very traditional form of the striptease. This routine developed in America and spread to Europe. 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) and Natalie Wood in Gypsy (1962) and by current neo-burlesque performers like Dita Von Teese, Bonnie Delight, Bettsie Bon Bon and Havana Hurricane.
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
- ^ Chun, Alex (14 February 2008). "Clean, wholesome, old-fashioned burlesque". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "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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