Dita Von Teese is best known for her burlesque routines and is frequently dubbed "the Queen of Burlesque" in the press. Her elaborate dance shows involving props and characters are often inspired by 1930s and 1940s musicals and films have gained her world wide fame and allegiances of loyal die-hard fans . Some of her more famous dances have involved a carousel horse, a giant powder compact, a claw foot bathtub, birdcage and her now signature giant martini glass. Cameron Diaz performed a tribute to Von Teese's martini glass routine in the film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.

Besides being known as the undisputed queen of burlesque she also had a short-lived marriage to Marilyn Manson. In addition, Von Teese has been a muse to a number of high-profile designers from Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin and John Galliano to Jean Paul Gualtier, Zac Posen and Louis Vuitton. Most recently she designed a new strip tease entitled “LipTeese” for her role as the world famous make-up line’s MAC Viva Glam spokesperson.