Dita Von Teese's Transformations

Dita Von Teese is most famous for performing in a giant martini glass, in which she bathes in an oversized cocktail complete with a large olive. This routine is a centerpiece of her theatrical productions, including the Transformations show, and has become her most iconic visual image.

The Transformations production features lavish, custom-made costumes adorned with Swarovski crystals, feathers, and corsetry, many of which are designed specifically for Von Teese by specialized couture ateliers. The costume changes are a central element of the show, with each act built around a distinct visual transformation.

Dita Von Teese has toured her burlesque productions to theaters and venues across Europe, North America, and beyond, making her one of the few burlesque performers to achieve large-scale international touring. The production is mounted in proper theatrical venues rather than small nightclub settings.

Transformations elevates burlesque to a full-scale theatrical production with elaborate staging, oversized props, and designer costumes that go well beyond the traditional strip-tease format. Von Teese is widely credited with spearheading the neo-burlesque revival, bringing a high-fashion, high-production aesthetic to the art form.