One of Dita Von Teese’s Early Costumes

PVC Corset with bustle, bra and thong
Custom designed by Versatile Fashions for Dita Von Teese

This was worn by Dita Von Teese at a Suzanne Bartsch 4th of July event at the Mandrian Hotel, 1998.

Bought from Jena Von Teese in January 2010 and recently resold to me. The photos are from the listing, though I’ve scanned the photograph and certificate.

Dita Von Teese for Trashy Lingerie

Dita Von Teese modeled for Trashy Lingerie some years ago. Many of the styles are still available for purchase through trashy.com. I only have photo credits for a couple of photos by Sean McCall and Kim Mizuno. I think they date from the late 1990s to early 2000′s.

Photo sets after the cut…

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Playboy’s Body Language (USA) October, 1998

Playboy’s Body Language (USA) October, 1998
Photography: Kim Mizuno

Details & Extras
Dita is featured on pages 36-37, as well as an entry in The Bare Facts section.

Dita appeared in multiple Playboy special issues from 1997-2004, including Book of Lingerie, Lingerie Model Search, Real Sex, Body Language and Girlfriends.

Taboo (USA) October, 1998

Taboo (USA) October, 1998
Photography: Chas Ray Krider

Details & Extras
Dita Von Teese on the cover of Hustler’s Taboo; plus a 10-page pictorial entitled Dita: Old-World Grace. Features some of Chas Ray Krider’s Motel Fetish photography.

There is a small article on corsetry including quotes from Dita.

Right now, you can buy limited edition Dita prints directly from the photographer.

Dark Garden: Virgin Atlantic Creation!

The gorgeous costume Dita Von Teese wore for the Virgin Atlantic celebration was custom made by Dark Garden. The corsetière has posted about the outfit at the Dark Garden weblog.

Based in San Fransico, Dark Garden creates beautiful Ready-to-Wear and Made-to-Order corsets. You can read more about Dark Garden and browse examples of their work here.