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The most popular of the cabaret girls, Hope is a professional. With little tolerance for pie-in-the-sky daydreaming and other nonsense, she keeps the girls of the chorus line grounded and together. Without her, the show can not go on. Her sparkly stretch blouse is highlighted with sequined trim at the scoop neckline. The high-waised pinstripe skirt is accented with velvet pocket welts, large rhinestones, a long zoot chain, and finished with suspenders.
Charity lives in the flashy world of big dreams and chorus lines, but longs to leave the fast and loose life she leads in hopes of finding love. Until she finds it, though, Charity’s big smile, top hat, short fringe-lined pinstripe skirt, fringed, form-fitting, sequin trimmed, twill corset keep her the star of the cabaret.
Inspired by the Moulin Rouge, our French Can-Can dress features a fitted bengaline bodice with padded lace covered cups and flowing ruffled skirt of taffeta. You’d never want to miss the Ca- Can girl’s kiss.
At the notorious Montmartre Cabaret Club, all eyes are riveted on the high-kicking courtesan, Satine. Spectaclar sequined bodice, hand-beaded shooting stars overlay rich velet lapels while rhinestone studded straps barely hold the corset ensemble in place. Heavenly bodies beaded onto sequined velvet paneled skit with eight inch beaded fringe offer a forbidden glimpse of satin draw-string pantines with matching beaded fringe. Available with full skirt for break away patrons. The custom rhinestone satin top hat exclaims that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.”
Working as a dancer, singer, and general entertainer throughout the Chicago cabaret circuit, Tessa Delisle became the favorite of every Prohibition-dodging gangster in the city. Her dazzling and daring dress and headband set off her delicate features, leading her to become known in mob circles as just “The Ivory Lady”. Her unique ensemble combines the sultriness of the cabaret singer with the whimsy of the speakeasy, featuring a plunging neckline with a lace-over-nude satin inset and wide shoulder straps. The satin dress is trimmed with sequins, and includes a belted drop waist and double zig-zag fringed hemline.
In the late 1800’s famous illustrator Charles Dana Gibson created the “Gibson Girl.” She combined independence, femininity, and that much desired hourglass figure. Ribbon striped collar forms a plunging V-neck over dickey with leg-o-mutton sleeves and drop waist over flared bengaline skirt.
Tickets in hand, thoughts on a distant land. Bengaline bodice gives a criss-cross appearance with lace insert at the neckline. Can be worn with or without a dickey. Sleeves have lace insets with lace falling off each sleeve. Skirt with pie-shaped lace insets finished off with velvet bows at the top of each point.
This turn-of-the-century socialite spent much of her time and fortune entertaining. Bengaline dress features flattering bodice and peplum. Leg-o-mutton sleeves, velvet lapel and dickey trimmed with velvet ribbon, lace and a broach.
Professor Henry Higgins transformed this Cockney flower girl into his Fair Lady. Stand up lace and velvet collar, fitted bodice with satin buttons. Sleeves bell into velvet and lace while bengaline lace swag and bustle form narrow skirt.
This Grand Dame of the opera was a great Patron of the Arts. Designed to flatter the woman with fuller figure, this elegant dress features a plunging lace neckline with a broach, capping lace and ruffled sleeves. Velvet waistline drops into a lace overskirt. Dickey included.
In the late 1800’s famous illustrator Charles Dana Gibson created the “Gibson Girl.” She combined independence, femininity, and that much desired hourglass figure. Ribbon striped collar forms a plunging V-neck over dickey with leg-o-mutton sleeves and drop waist over flared bengaline skirt.
Elizabeth was just twenty-five years old, and Queen of England. For the first time in her life, her destiny lay in her own hands. Shantung bodice reversed and ruched up with dazzling rhinestones then inserted onto sleeve caps. Metallic trim and lame piping add monarchal splendor. Large tear-drop rhinestones and metallic braid frame her regal crown.
Dancing with castanets to the mariachi band, Margarita captures the eyes of every cowboy in the dusty saloons on the Rio Grande. Her flowing dances are as hot and sultry as the nights in Juarez. Her fringed bengaline bodice complements her bengaline ruffled and layered full-length skirt.
Fresh off their successful hunting expedition in South Africa, French nobleman the Marquis D’Ouest and his wife, the marquise, are ready to begin their safari tour of the Great American West. Smartly dressed for the stagecoach journey, but elegantly appointed to remind others of their gentry status, the Marquis and Marquise get noticed in each dusty saloon they step inside. Her heavy tweed coat features wide lapels, fitted waist with decorative buttons, and flared hemline. The double-breasted twill vest shows off a low plunging neckline with decorative button closure. Fitted twill pants complete the outfit.
This graceful saloon gal had a pure heart but a burning desire for the cowboys, outlaws, and gamblers. Her satin dress features off-the-shoulder shawl sleeve and a plunging neckline. The fitted bodice and veed drop waistline flatters any figure.
In the heyday of confecting courture, Contessa Catiglione gained fame as the most talked about woman and was considered a classic beauty. Matte and reversed satin ballgown is complemented with tapestry bodice and underskirt. Short, pouf sleeves are accented with satin dag, as are bodice and scooped neckline.
As Robin’s fair maiden, her beauty and grace were second only to her generous heart. Metallic lace covers a narrow fitted bodice and romantic gigot sleeves. Full skirt worn over narrow hoop.
Jewel begs attention as she plays the infamous western seductress. Eyelet bloomers with peek-a-boo pleated cups finish off this daring camisole. Camisole and bloomers are garnished with lace trim woven with ribbon and bows. Separate boned lycra corset has satin front with lace overlay trimmed in lace.
One of Dodge City’s most sought after fallen angels. Mnay a battle raged over the affections she showered upon countless admirers. Lavish velvet stage dress whose short draped skirt and padded cups are outlined in rich gold metallic fringe. For a more modest look and the satin full length discretely-open ruffled skirt.
This accomplished starlet, known as Virginia Hill, was responsible for helping Bugsy build the gambling capital of the world – Las Vegas. Lace over satin fitted dress features off-the-shoulder straps of Venetian lace with satin flower on the hip, and long fringe.
”Why Katy Scarlet O’Hara…you could have any man you choose…why would you want Ashley Wilkes?” Featured in the opening scene of Gone With the Wind, this satin beauty offers a princess-line bodice, velvet waistband and organdy capped sleeves with layers and layers of organdy ruffles trimmed in lace.
Protection of the royal family from dangers both inside and outside the borders is a job taken most seriously. Captain Theodosia Batterby leads an elite team of scientists and spies to stay a step ahead of villains at home and abroad. Her uniform allows her the high fashion standard of a Victorian lady while keeping to the rigid protocol of a Queen’s Guard officer. Matching jacket (LC138) and bicornered hat (LH87) sold separately.
Protection of the royal family from dangers both inside and outside the borders is a job taken most seriously. Captain Theodosia Batterby leads an elite team of scientists and spies to stay a step ahead of villains at home and abroad. Her uniform allows her the high fashion standard of a Victorian lady while keeping to the rigid protocol of a Queen’s Guard officer. Matching corset (LC139) and bicornered hat (LH87) sold separately.
Coco was a giddy flapper: rouged, clipped, and careening in a dance to lewd strains of a jazz quartet. One-shouldered flapper dress features diagonally layered chainette fringe over lined shimmer lame. Shoulder is adorned with a satin rose and neckline, and is finished with sequined trim.
Eliza Bennet, pressured by her family to marry for status and for money, longed for nothing more than to marry for love. Witty and independent, she finds her love in the arms of Mr. Darcy.
The Ruby Skirt provides a complete look for the Queen’s Guard (Coat LC138 and Vest LC139, sold separately) ensemble.
An homage to the nightclubs of Jazz Age Harlem, New York, this striking stage performer dress (LC156) is shown here with with its satin bodice with chiffon ruffles over the upper arm, and a satin skirt with layered chiffon ruffles, giving enough flow and bounce to create just the right amount of movement and purpose in a photograph to capture the lively spirit of a night on 110th Street.
The rumor that Babette came from Paris to Wyoming just to experience the adventure of the Wild West may or may not be true. But, whatever the case, she is the toast of the town and every cowboy wants to meet her. Her dress (LC157) is as exotic and alluring as she, with a velvet bodice and lacy bust complementing a satin skirt and undershirt ruffles with double satin peplum that’s as at home in Montparnasse as it is in Silver City.
Dazzling in stretch sparkles and flirty fringe, Roxanne (LC149) seeks stardom on stage at The Onyx. Her dress is the perfect reflection of the decadent nightlife of the Roaring Twenties.
Carefree and cosmopolitan, Roxy embodied the Roaring Twenties. While at the jazz club or on the deck of a swinging boat party at the wharf, her shimmering dress and signature feather headband made her the bee’s knees wherever she appeared.
The first black woman to star in a major motion picture, Josephine Baker was a beauty ahead of her time. From her start as one of the most celebrated headliners in Paris to her courageous contributions during the civil rights movement in the US, where she refused to perform for segregated audiences, Josephine Baker became known as the Creole Goddess, and the Black Venus during her romp through the Jazz Age. This dress (LC155), ready for the big stage and featuring a satin under-dress trimmed in chiffon, recaptures the essence of the Fabulous Miss Baker.
Grace O’Malley became chieftan of her clan in 16th century Ireland, inherited her father’s shipping business, and came to be known far and wide as the richest and most daring female seafarer of her day. The Pirate Queen of Connacht, as she came to be known, was even entertained at the court of Queen Elizabeth I, and refused to bow before her. Her garb, flashy but rugged, made her easy to spot on the streets of Dublin! Pleated bands of satin with Venetian lace drape over arms. Satin bows accent plunging bodice, while bengaline overskirt frames a panel of watermark lame.
Red hot Penelope Passion of the wild west has a fitted bodice accented with gold trim and daring, off-the-shoulder sleeves, all generously decorating this dazzling taffeta dress (also available as washable satin).
Pictured here with the Texas Jewel Corset (sold separately), the Sweet Dreams Robe adds a sultrier note with a touch of elegant luxury to the saloon ladies of higher-class establishments.
Dancing with castanets to the mariachi band, Margarita captures the eyes of every cowboy in the dusty saloons on the Rio Grande. Her flowing dances are as hot and sultry as the nights in Juarez. Margarita’s festive pleated skirt is the perfect complement to the Margarita Bodice (LC117, sold separately).
Dancing with castanets to the mariachi band, Margarita captures the eyes of every cowboy in the dusty saloons on the Rio Grande. Her flowing dances are as hot and sultry as the nights in Juarez. Her fringed bodice complements her pleated skirt (LC118, sold separately) to complete the look.
Fresh off their successful hunting expedition in South Africa, French nobleman the Marquis D’Ouest and his wife, the marquise, are ready to begin their safari tour of the Great American West. Smartly dressed for the stagecoach journey, but elegantly appointed to remind others of their gentry status, the Marquis and Marquise get noticed in each dusty saloon they step inside. The Marquise Pants complete her ensemble, designed to match her coat (LC108) and designed to match the Marquise Coat (LC108), sold separately.
Fresh off their successful hunting expedition in South Africa, French nobleman the Marquis D’Ouest and his wife, the marquise, are ready to begin their safari tour of the Great American West. Smartly dressed for the stagecoach journey, but elegantly appointed to remind others of their gentry status, the Marquis and Marquise get noticed in each dusty saloon they step inside. Vest designed to match the Marquise Coat (LC108), sold separately.
Fresh off their successful hunting expedition in South Africa, French nobleman the Marquis D’Ouest and his wife, the marquise, are ready to begin their safari tour of the Great American West. Smartly dressed for the stagecoach journey, but elegantly appointed to remind others of their gentry status, the Marquis and Marquise get noticed in each dusty saloon they step inside. The Marquise Coat pairs with the Marquise Vest (LC109), sold separately.
Do you find yourself without a dressing room or a customer who is more modest but still likes the cut of our more revealing outfits? The answer… A delicate lace overlay accents this skintone, long sleeve, satin top, finished with a broadcloth band at the waist.
Roses are red, Violets are blue. This rose is wild and waiting for you. Bustle only.
Roses are red, Violets are blue. This rose is wild and waiting for you. Boned bengaline bodice with lace-covered padded cups outlined in black ruffled lace.
Roses are red, Violets are blue. This rose is wild and waiting for you. Boned bengaline bodice with lace-covered padded cups outlined in black ruffled lace. Satin bloomers edged with lace woven with ribbon and accented with a satin ribbon bow.
Roses are red, Violets are blue. This rose is wild and waiting for you. Boned bengaline bodice with lace-covered padded cups outlined in black ruffled lace. Satin bloomers edged with lace woven with ribbon and accented with a satin ribbon bow. Bloomers are attached to a floor-length bengaline opened skirt outlined with ivory and black ruffled lace.
Roses are red, Violets are blue. This rose is wild and waiting for you. Boned bengaline bodice with lace-covered padded cups outlined in black ruffled lace. Satin bloomers edged with lace woven with ribbon and accented with a satin ribbon bow. Bloomers are attached to a floor-length bengaline opened skirt outlined with ivory and black ruffled lace.
The magic of lace and black velvet make this dramatic one-piece the choice of every cowboy’s lady of the evening. Bengaline dress has padded cups, velvet halter strap, ruched skirt trimmed in lace. Velvet corset features bat-wing shaping under bust, front laced panel and contrasting piping.
This “soiled dove” from Madame Kate’s loved to tease the men with her lacy knickers. One-piece cotton camisole/petticoat has padded cups trimmed with lace and ribbon. Extravagant lace on bottom is ruched up to give the effect of knickers. Velvet corset trims any figure with its lace-up front.
As Wyatt Earp’s only true love, this lovely actress wore only the finest garments imported from France. Her classical taste and elegant style is reflected in this two-piece brocade traveling suit. It features a low-cut neckline and ruffled taffeta collar flattering to the full bosomed figure. Fitted sleeves fall into black lace matching her taffeta edging. Her coach hat with chiffon draping and marabou feeler complete the ensemble.