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# Vintage Burlesque Show Outsells Madonna

By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-01-27 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-in-performing-arts-dita-von-teese
References: [dita.net](http://www.dita.net)

"We've had more calls about Dita Von Teese than any other show we've done, even Madonna. We could have sold out four nights and then some." Marc Smith, Koko's Head of Promotions ...on selling out the famed UK venue in less than 24 hours (Oct 2006). The queen of [new burlesque](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory) Dita shows us what this concept is all about. Shows, Clothes, Colors, Jewlery, photos, everything that you have to know about [Vintage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lillys-vintage-vault).

**Implications** - [Celebrity ventures and product placement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-redhot) is an extremely effective advertising technique for businesses to embark on. By associating a famous figure or well-known concept in popular culture with its brand, a company looking to expand its target demographic will succeed due to the modern feel that comes with pop culture references.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 77% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **New Burlesque:** The popularity of new burlesque shows featuring a modern twist on a classic art form provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry to cater to diverse audiences.
- **Celebrity Marketing:** The effectiveness of celebrity ventures and product placement in advertising presents an opportunity for businesses to expand their target demographic and increase brand credibility through association with well-known figures in popular culture.
- **Vintage Fashion:** The growing interest in vintage fashion and its association with classic burlesque provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to tap into this trend and create new collections that combine modern and vintage styles.

### Where This Applies

- **Entertainment:** The popularity of new burlesque shows presents an opportunity for the entertainment industry to create unique and diverse experiences for audiences and capitalize on the trend's growing popularity.
- **Marketing & Advertising:** The effectiveness of celebrity marketing and product placement provides an opportunity for businesses and marketing agencies to leverage the power of popular culture to increase brand awareness and engage with a wider audience.
- **Fashion:** The growing interest in vintage fashion provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate vintage styles and design into their collections and create new hybrid styles that appeal to diverse audiences.

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