Dita Von Teese emerged in the early 1990s as a distinctive figure in the revival of classic burlesque, drawing inspiration from mid-20th-century stage glamour and the refined aesthetics of vintage cinema. Born Heather Renée Sweet in 1972, she began performing in the early circa 1991–1992 period, when retro dance artistry was beginning to regain attention in niche performance circles. Her early costuming—corsetry, rhinestones, and careful color palettes—reflected her deep study of Hollywood photo