: Dita Von Teese is an American burlesque performer, model, and designer born on September 28, 1972, in Rochester, Michigan. She is widely credited with reviving burlesque as a mainstream art form and entertainment genre. Known for her signature look of extreme vintage glamour — jet-black hair, dramatic makeup, and 1950s silhouettes — she has performed around the world and has appeared in campaigns for Perrier, Christian Louboutin, and various luxury brands. She is also a published author on the art of burlesque.