Dita Von Teese’s Strip Strip Hooray! Tempest Storm: A Documentary Film Shannon Brooke Alyssa Kitt Rods & Rockabilly Disabled and Fabulous with Sugar St Claire Miss Burlesque Qld: Lenore Noire
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On the cover
This is truly an issue of queens. I don’t think I ever imagined I would get to an issue 14, let alone be featuring the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese; the oldest living burlesque performer and Queen of Exotic Dancing, Tempest Storm; and an icon of modern pin up, Doris Mayday. It was such a dream to interview Doris, who has been at the forefront of the community since I learnt what it was, my photographic role model when I was in front of a camera instead of behind a computer screen, and a key part of Pinup Girl Clothing, a modern vintage fashion institution. I thank Pearl Davies for letting me into the world of Tempest Storm with her moving piece, and Emily Russ for providing an insight into the universe of Dita and Strip Strip Hooray! – who would have known how competitive at Uno Dita is! A queen is someone powerful and esteemed, and if we think of the chess metaphor, one who is able to move in any direction. The personalities and artists in these pages more than live up to this title (or to that of “King” if more fitting), and demonstrate that there is no one way to do, and rock, pin up.
Photography, hair & makeup by Bexterity PinUp Photography.
Editor & designer
Editor’s letter
Brianna Blackhart
Subeditor Alyssa Hanley
Featured writers Emily Russ, Pearl Davies, Alyssa Kitt Hanley, Brianna Blackhart, Bettie Butcher & Sugar St Claire
Featured interviews Doris Mayday, the cast of Strip Strip Hooray! & Lenore Noire
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Contents 6 IN THE SHADOWS WITH SHANNON BROOKE IMAGERY 10 DITA VON TEESE’S STRIP STRIP HOORAY! BY EMILY RUSS 18 LOVE, LUST AND LOSS: TEMPEST STORM, A DOCUMENTARY FILM, BY PEARL DAVIES 24 FINDING THE LILAC MOON: A DREAM ACT, FROM CONCEPT TO
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CONCERT, BY ALYSSA KITT HANLEY 28 COVER FEATURE: MAYDAY, MAYDAY! UNDER THE COPPER LOCKS
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WITH DORIS MAYDAY 40 CONCRETE KINGDOM FT. MISS MADISON LOUISE 44 THE 2016 RODS & ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL WITH SHANNON BROOKE, BY BETTIE BUTCHER 52 FRENCH LACE AND A VELVET CHAISE FT. COSETTE DI MONDE 56 DISABLED AND FABULOUS WITH PIN UP MODEL SUGAR ST CLAIRE 60 THE BOMBSHELL TWINS FT. LADY LIPSTICK & MARYLYNN MAY HEM 64 MISS BURLESQUE QLD 2016: AN INTERVIEW WITH WINNER LENORE
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NOIRE, BY ALYSSA KITT HANLEY 66 BERLIN VON BLACK 68 A TRIP TO MIEGUNYAH HOUSE FT. VIVIEN ASTAIRE ADORE PIN UP 5
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Shadows models Lady Medusa (this page), Stephanie Stiletto (right) & Ella Lugosi (following pages) location Brett Spencer via AirBnb.com (this page) & Tony and Janet Peake, Kustom Lane Gallery (following pages)
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A review of the 2016 Australian tour, and interview with fellow cast members Murray Hill, Perle Noire, Natasha Estrada and Ginger Valentine by Emily Russ
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hen I first heard that the one and only Dita Von Teese was bringing her show Strip Strip Hooray! to Australia, I made a pact that nothing on Earth would stop me from going. This was the woman, the legend, (and the hairstyle role model) that I idolised. So when I was lucky enough to attend both the Brisbane and Gold Coast shows I knew I’d look back on those nights as some of the best of my life. An exaggeration, you might say? Well, for me and thousands of die-hard vintage, burlesque and Dita fans, it’s anything but.
Whether they came for Dita herself or for the dazzling line-up of performers, the fabulously dressed crowds that filled the theatres were simply blown away by the spectacle that was Strip Strip Hooray! Stepping out in front of the grand velvet curtain each night, the ever-witty, ever-entertaining Murray Hill introduced the show and had the audience doubled over in laughter, trying not to spill their drinks. ‘Mr Showbiz’ in every sense of the word, he charmed us all with his suave suits, friendly aura and cheerful songand-dance number before the curtain revealed the iconic, bejeweled martini glass that we all know and love. Before I could squeal and say “Oh my god, it’s her”, I was awe-struck by
smile – it all makes it look just so easy,
the only thing she wore when the
while she performs tricks that we
performance and the jovial ‘Hey Good
simply can’t fathom. Believe the hype
Lookin’ rendition came to an end.
people, Dita really is a master at her Maintaining the upbeat mood,
craft.
Perle Noire channeled Josephine Taking to the stage after Dita – which
Baker next, in a whirlwind of splits,
is undoubtedly no easy feat – the
shimmies, high kicks and flips.
vivacious and bodacious Natasha
Sensual and bubbly at the same
Estrada commanded our attention with
time, Perle was just all joy as she
a passionate number to a ‘Malageuna’
owned the stage with her gymnastic
/’El Diablo’ mash-up. Stripping away
moves, before Jett Adore seduced the
her pink and canary ruffles, her
audience with a sizzling strip-tease.
punchy performance was topped off
Dressed in a Zorro-inspired cape,
by some seriously impressive tassel-
mask and bedazzled sombrero, ‘The
twirling skills. If Natasha brought the
No-Pantser Romancer’ wowed the
fire, Catherine D’Lish brought the ice,
audience and justified his title as the
showing off some mad athletic skills
Las Vegas Burlesque Hall of Fame’s
in a cool, psychedelic number. Bathed
‘Most Innovative’ performer.
in a kaleidoscope of colours, she effortlessly moved across a giant
How she keeps her hair “ looking so perfect in the midst of it all I just don’t know. A perfectly timed pose, a cheeky wink, a sweet smile – it all makes it look just so easy, while she performs tricks that we simply can’t fathom. Believe the hype people, Dita really is a master at her craft.
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The glamour standard certainly didn’t slip when Dita performed her Bird of Paradise number, swinging around in an ornate bird cage in a feathered, phoenix-like costume. Swishing her tail like a peacock, she emulated a rare, exotic creature in a performance that was as timeless as it was elegant. Also showing the audience how to do classic strip-tease right, Ginger Valentine was utterly graceful and bewitching, twirling in shades of violet. All class and beauty, there’s a reason why she’s known as ‘The Professional Tease’.
spider-web, throwing in a few splits and high kicks that would make the
As the show was nearing its end,
talents at the Moulin Rouge jealous.
Murray got the audience stomping their feet and enthusiastically spelling
Dita’s gown, adorned with rare steely-
Ask anyone who attended and they’ll
Dita’s name before revealing the
diamond Swarovski jewels. You think
say that a real highlight of the night
finale. Elaborate and mythical, Dita’s
you know ‘sparkly’, and then there’s
was the dance-off. Guided by Murray,
Opium Den featured tantalizing moves
this crystalised Catherine D’Lish
a lucky handful of attendees became
and a finish that filled the theatre with
creation. Sultry and unbelievably
stars for the night as they struck a few
golden confetti – what else?
glamorous, Dita glides across the stage,
moves and competed for the chance
peeling away a glove and undoing a
to meet Dita after the show. Let’s just
Bringing together some of the best
corset with the help of her debonair
say they really got into the spirit of
in the biz, Strip Strip Hooray! was a
Vontourage, before joyously splashing
the night. Of course another highlight,
showcase of unbelievable talent and
about in the shimmering martini glass
especially for Western-obsessed me,
all things glamour. Each giving it their
and showering herself with a giant
was Dita’s Rhinestone Cowgirl number
all and bringing something new to
cocktail olive sponge. How she keeps
where she challenged the audience to
the stage, the performers made the
her hair looking so perfect in the midst
a gun-slinging duel and rode a pink,
show an unforgettable experience
of it all I just don’t know. A perfectly
sparkling mechanical bull. Her famous
that will always leave audiences
timed pose, a cheeky wink, a sweet
LouBOOTins were pretty much
wanting more.
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Photo by Ali Mahdavi
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Murray Hill (left) and Natasha Estrada (right)
An interview with the cast of Strip Strip Hooray! By Emily Russ
Strip Strip Hooray! would be nothing, of course, without the unbelievable talents that grace the stage. I was lucky enough to catch up with the hilarious Murray Hill and the stunning Perle Noire, Natasha Estrada and Ginger Valentine to talk about Uno, Australian junk food and what it’s like to tour with the SSH crew. EMILY: Would you mind telling our readers a little bit about your performance for Strip Strip Hooray? MURRAY: I’m Mr. Showbiz! I’m the ringleader in the show. I warm up the audience, keep things moving and spontaneous throughout the night. Also, I make sure Dita has everything she needs in her dressing room before the show, and I’m always right there waiting to help. PERLE: My inspiration comes from the legendary Josephine Baker! I fell in love with her story and decided to pay homage to her, and hopefully, change ADORE PIN UP 14
perceptions of what a burlesque artist is supposed to look like. This is one of my many missions as a black burlesque performer. NATASHA: I originally created the act in 2007 when I won the Miss Viva Las Vegas Burlesque title and crown. The song, Malagueña, is from the 1920s and there are a million versions of it, but when I heard Brian Setzer’s rendition I got chills. I knew instantly that I wanted to take my clothes off to it! I also had it custom mixed to include El Diablo by The Chop Tops. I knew I wanted the costume to be vibrant and had the colours and fabrics picked out, but the music definitely influenced the design and movement. This act is really special to me. After winning the title with it, I embarked on a tour across the US and then internationally on my own, which was something I had always dreamed of. GINGER: My show is a straightforward striptease inspired by my favorite colour – purple. My good friend, Franky Vivid, helped me find this super rare cut of
Harlem Nocturne which fit perfectly with the mood I was going for. The luscious Cassandra gown by Catherine D’lish was the final touch; I just love twirling in that thing. EMILY: What did you love most about touring Australia with Strip Strip Hooray? Were there any highlights? MURRAY: I loved meeting so many new people, checking out the great cities and incredible theaters. I also got hooked on the Australian Confectionery Co. snakes candy. I loved all the Aussie sayings and tried to repeat them to people to sound local. “Put a shrimp on the barbie” – what the hell does that mean?! Aussie’s are special, I’ve got to say. We were in many different cities, and the one common thread was the positive vibe and great energy from the crowds. PERLE: I must say that the best part about performing in SSH is experiencing the magical show backstage! That’s
Perle Noire
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where the real performances happen!
the entire opening. I couldn’t stop
NATASHA: I go on right after Dita opens
And of course, I truly enjoy working
laughing and the entire audience got to
the show with her iconic Martini glass
with Dita Von Teese. She has been a
laugh with me!
act and every night as I walked up to the
wonderful friend and mentor.
PERLE: My favorite moment in the show
stage to take my place I would think to myself, “Is this really happening?!” We
NATASHA: It was a truly life changing
is sneaking a peek at the Murray Hill
had the ultimate dream team, not just
experience for me in absolutely every
dance off! The challenge was moments
onstage, but off too. Everyone poured
aspect. I fell completely head over heels
before my act so I got to peek from
their heart and soul into it, in every
in love with Australia – I mean in L-O-V-E!
behind the curtain each night. It is an
capacity. We all had so much love for
One of the most memorable moments
amazing experience to see people let go
one another and supported each other
for me was in Sydney. I started my act
of their inhibitions!
unconditionally. Need a hug? A laugh?
a little differently and gave one of my mini sombreros to an audience member right away... little did I know she had a beautiful surprise proposal planned for her girlfriend during the show! I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house. I’m a total romantic – to share such a special moment is something I won’t ever forget. Also, can we just take a moment to acknowledge the men of Australia?! GINGER: Petting koalas and kangaroos in Brisbane, finally getting to visit Wheels and Dollbaby in Sydney, and frolicking on the beach in the Gold Coast rank pretty high. In general, it was just a life changing experience to be able to work in Australia for a whole month, doing what I love with people I love. I also miss
NATASHA: I always enjoy and look forward to the dance competition. You just never know what is going to happen when it comes to crowd participation and it’s consistently the highlight.
of this show and love them all dearly. We are a big, crazy family and it’s a dream
GINGER: Dita initiated numerous Uno tournaments. In fact, one of those tournaments got so serious we put
opening monologue in front of 2,000 people and out of the corner of my eye I saw one of the players pointing at me, then she started heckling me. Meanwhile, I’m still telling jokes and doing the opening. She started really going for it and pointing – the problem is, her Australian accent was so thick I had no idea what she was saying! She wouldn’t stop. I finally had to stop the opening and asked, “What the hell are
work with Dita. I have a deep respect for and glamour, and I am so grateful to
EMILY: Of course we have to ask – what’s it like working with Dita and the rest of the performers?
and, of course, burlesque. She’s got
having a great time. I came out for the
all so much! It’s also such an honour to her passion and dedication to burlesque
those in Texas – not easily anyway!
They were partying, rambunctious, and
with such a fun, talented lot. I miss them
guys won $40!
showbiz, showmanship, entertainment,
a women’s rugby team in the audience.
to be able to work hard and play hard
money into it and one of our lighting
and Schweppes lemonade. You can’t get
MURRAY: [At] one of the shows we had
experience with very special people.
rolling with laughter.
both have a great love for old-school
participation?
be rough, but this was a very special
GINGER: I’m crazy about the cast and crew
– in particular Crunchie bars, Cheezels
malfunctions or hilarious audience
ten years and being on the road can
with the audience every night had us
MURRAY: Dita’s a total showgirl pro. We
moments while on tour? Any costume
life coach? Done! I’ve been touring for
Murray is a genius and his interactions
all the delicious produce and junk food
EMILY: Were there any funny
Someone to glue on your pastie? A
the highest standards in the biz, and it makes the entire cast and crew rise
have been able to perform on this run. We were touring for a month, so the cast really had a lot of time to get together and make memories. Dita orchestrated our trip to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane and hosted an amazing cast and crew pot luck dinner in Melbourne. EMILY: What’s next for you? What can our readers look forward to?
up and give their all every single night.
MURRAY: I’ll be coming back to Oz with
I’ll always have my best tux ready for a
another show, Club Swizzle, later in the
show with Dita. Oh, and she’s a bona fide
year. I’m cooking up some TV projects
Uno card shark – ruthless!
and writing a book. I’ll be entertaining
When touring with the same people – same planes, vans, shows and theaters – you can’t help but bond. It’s like
at-large, so to speak. I’m also going to try and lose 40 pounds by Friday – which means I’ve had to lay off the snakes!
traveling with a family of show pony
PERLE: I have finally revealed the
misfits. The cast brings their A-game
legendary House of Noire! It’s a high-end
every night, and then it’s time for fun
burlesque dance company specialising
and exploring the cities. It’s a great
in elegance and opulence. We will make
feeling to be part of a community like
our debut at the New York Burlesque
this – one that truly accepts you for who
Festival this fall.
you are and celebrates differences. We are one diverse and wacky bunch, right!
NATASHA: Moving to Australia? Well at
Try to imagine being on a bus with that
least coming back to perform soon. I’m
crew for five weeks – PARTY!
developing new burlesque acts and also singing with a new band that I would
you saying to me?!” After all that, it
PERLE: I love everyone in the show! It’s
turned out that my fly was open during
love to tour with. You can stay up to date
an absolute dream come true!
on my website.
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She’s got the highest standards in the biz, and it makes the entire cast and crew rise up and give their all every single night. I’ll always have my best tux ready for a show with Dita. Oh, and she’s a bona fide Uno card shark – ruthless! Murray Hill
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Love, lust and loss
The world’s oldest living burlesque performer Tempest Storm reveals another side to her glamorous life in her new self-titled documentary Words by Pearl Davies “Las Vegas. Sin City. My City. The
famous, or because she is arguably the last
relationships with her family, most
stage was my home when I didn’t
star of theatrical burlesque, but because
notably her daughter Patti, whom she
have a home. The audience was
for someone who has made a career out
abandoned as a child over 50 years ago.
my family when I didn’t have a family, and I’m not letting the curtain fall yet, I’ve got things left to do...” – Tempest Storm
of revealing herself, Tempest is actually a very private person. Her image has been disseminated all over the world – she has been seen but she has rarely been heard. And that’s why this project is important to me and why it was a very brave thing for
Born Annie Blanch Banks of Eastman, Georgia, the now formally (and legally)
Tempest to do.”
From collaborating with some of today’s most prominent burlesque personalities including Dita Von Teese, Claire Sinclair (Playboy 2011 Playmate of the Year), and Danielle Colby (also known as a host of TV show American Pickers); to having her own personal clothing line with popular pin
The film opens up with today’s 88-year-
up clothing label Tatyana; recording with
old glamour queen rummaging through
famed musician Jack White; and having
her top draw, revealing decorated
friends like director and producer Garry
undergarments. “It’s a G-string,” says
Marshall (Happy Days and Pretty Woman);
Produced and directed by Nimisha Mukerji
Storm, holding up her old performance
Storm still has fans in awe of her glitter
and co-produced by Kaitlyn Regehr,
panties. “I glued the rhinestones one
and glamour, and all that she has done
Tempest Storm – A Documentary Film
by one. I sat there one day and said,
within the burlesque industry throughout
explores the life of the world’s oldest
that needs rhinestones.” Storm narrates
her illustrious career.
living burlesque performer. “I first met
throughout the 82-minute film, frolicking
Tempest while conducting my PhD research,
across a timeline spanning over six
“Tempest Storm was one of my idols
and Tempest really stood out within the
decades of tease, romance and exposé. It
[when I was] growing up in New York and
context of that work,” Regehr muses. “She
is all in preparation for her most important
The Bronx. We were young, sixteen and
stood out not just because she was
and final act – repairing the broken
seventeen-year-olds, and we’d go
known Tempest Storm has lived a life of love, lust and loss as she has shimmied her way through the decades.
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downtown to see the burlesque shows.
“If you tell anyone we’ll kill ya.” To date,
“It was very dangerous at that time for us to
Among these other dancers, she had a
these men remain unidentified and
be together,” explains Storm. Determined
way, she was a class act, when she took
have never been brought to trial. At just
for love to conquer all, she married
her clothes off – it was almost artistic,”
fourteen, Storm was married in Georgia,
Jeffries at her local courthouse in 1959
recalled Garry Marshall, who sadly passed
knowing it would legally separate her
in a gorgeous gown made by his mother.
away this July after filming. Tempest has
from her parents, and 48 hours later it
As news of their love spread, so too did
long had friends in high places, in 1955
was annulled. Years on and another young
the hate. Her family were displeased by
famously collaborating with the Queen
marriage later, she moved to Los Angeles,
the union to say the least, and the papers
of Pin Ups Bettie Page in the cult classic
and received her big break while still
read ‘White Stripper Marries Negro.” “My
Teaserama. “She played my maid. She was
Annie Banks.
manager that managed me in the beginning,
a delight. She was that pixie type of thing you know, and we hit it off good,” Storm affectionately recounted of Page.
Lillian Hunt of the legendary Follies Theatre in Los Angeles once said “Burlesque is an art, worthy of serious
Lillian Hunt, well she never spoke to me again,” Storm’s voice shakes as she holds back her tears. Losing major contracts for films and modelling, Storm soldiered on,
Yet behind all the sparkles and
study”. After Annie walked into Lillian’s
underneath the fame there remains a
office for an interview she was told to
broken girl with a troubled past. Growing
take her clothes off. In doing so Annie
Before meeting Herb Jeffries, Storm was
up during the Great Depression, Storm
asked “Do you think my bust is too big for
headlining at The Dunes in 1957, and
remembers picking cotton and corn in
this business?” to which Hunt replied “Oh
it was there that Elvis Presley came to
the fields and running down the road to
honey, they can never be too big for this
see her perform, and then snuck into
greet her father after work. She recalls
business.” That day she was hired and
her hotel room in the wee hours of the
him picking her up and placing her over
started dancing in the back of a chorus
morning. “He was 22 and I was 29. I taught
his shoulder, and that on one particular
line, and within a month her pay went
him everything he knew,” she laughs. She
occasion her Aunt Edna watched on as she
from 40 dollars per week to 60 (around
told Elvis she didn’t want the attention
ran down the drive to meet him. When the
800 dollars by today’s standards). It was
from their rendezvous and didn’t want
young Annie Banks yelled “My daddy is
the most she had ever made, and her
him coming through the lobby, so he
coming” her aunt replied “that’s not your
newfound career required a stage name.
climbed over the fence in the back and
real daddy,” and it was then that Annie Banks would never be the same again.
“What about Sunny Day?” asked Hunt. “Lillian, I really don’t feel like a Sunny Day”
happy to have finally found love.
in doing so split his slacks. “Well, at least I didn’t have to undress ya!”, she laughs some more. She would also become
“I was a happy little girl before that
proclaimed Annie. “What about Tempest
happened,” Tempest declares. “A lot later
Storm?” Hunt replied, and the rest was
on in years, I woke up one night and he was
history. Storm’s first television break was
on top of me. I kicked him off and got away
for the Mickey Awards – a comedy take on
from him. I never told my mother about
the Academy Awards starring comedians
that” she says of her step-father. For years
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. It was at
she tried desperately to get information
the Mickey Awards in 1951 that she was
from her mother on the whereabouts of
awarded a Mickey for The Girl with the Two
her real father and who he was, but her
Biggest Props in Hollywood, referring of
In 1963 Storm gave birth to her first
mother refused and took all she knew
course to her natural 36D bust. “I was on
and only daughter Patricia, fathered
to her grave. Years later, she found one
my way.”
by Jeffries, whom she was married to
photograph of her parents together in her mother’s purse, forever trying to solve the puzzle of why he went away.
As Storm shook her booty into the next eight years, she went on to marry a further two times, and it was her latest
close with John. F. Kennedy prior to his presidential reign. “I met him when he was a senator, the first time in 1957, and it was a great relationship, and he was a great man. We used to meet in Washington DC at the Mayflower Hotel. I felt like I was a teenager again.”
for ten years. “She was a happy baby, (and) they called us the First Family of Burlesque.” When Patricia, known as Patti, was just ten, Storm flew to Florida
Storm’s heartbreaking stories of
husband, famed country artist Herb
childhood abuse went beyond her step-
Jeffries, who finally stole her heart. “He
father. She was bullied at school by her
was a handsome man, a highly educated
peers because of her large breasts, and
person. We had a lot of fun (and it was)
began to wear excruciatingly tight bras
the first time I really experienced real love.”
in order to conceal them. After making
Tragically, Tempest, who deserved to love
her first ever dress at thirteen years old,
and be loved, was scorned once more,
pretty and in white, she excitedly wore
this time by the tabloids. Her marriage
it into the town centre. Her journey was
occurred at a time where interracial
interrupted when she was attacked by
relationships were looked down upon,
As the years went on, so did the silence
three boys from her school including the
and unthinkably taboo in the South.
between Tempest and her estranged
local sheriff’s son, who took her into the
Jeffries was African American, and known
family, especially with Patti. “She’s just cut
hills and each raped her, warning her
as America’s first black singing cowboy.
off communication with us.” Patti is now in
for engagements and never returned. Leaving her legacy behind to pursue her performance career, it wasn’t for another ten years that Storm reconnected with Patricia, and by then her little girl had grown up and the damage had been done. “It was tough, performing and having a child at the same time,” explains Storm.
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her fifties and has a 21-year-old child of
that her father passed away. She found out
through the telephone. Even after so
her own with special needs. The phrase
that he was married for over 35 years at
many have conveyed their love for her
time heals all wounds does not apply here,
the time of his death, from when Tempest
throughout the documentary – her family,
but I guess who could blame her? Tempest
was four years old. What happened before
her fans – it’s the love from her abandoned
filled the distance between her and her
then to make him leave is a question
daughter that Storm craves for most.
only daughter with the intimate connection
Storm will never have answered, at least
she had with her fans, and it’s what kept
not in this lifetime.
her going. “I get unconditional love from my
With tears in her eyes and in absolute silence, Storm stares dumbfounded into
“I’ve been angry for a long time. Why did
the distance, the coloured clips of her
you go away?” says Storm to her father’s
dancing in the 60s turning to grey. Before
gravesite. She continues, “I only wish you
she left all those years ago, she recalls
Storm travels to her hometown of
would have been there for me.” But like-
finding papers in the closet, detailing how
Eastman, Georgia to visit family and
father-like-daughter, Storm abandoned
husband Herb Jefferies had gone to court
reconnect. Her brother Leonard is
her own daughter in her childhood. In the
claiming she was an unfit mother. Is this
emotional and frail. He sits in his chair
hope of resolution, something she never
why she walked out? “I never told him I
with his breathing aid and speaks of his
had a chance to receive with her own
saw that,” she says. The last day she saw
mixed emotions regarding Storm’s visit.
parents, Storm has been attempting to
her daughter, it was morning and Storm
“I basically figure this will be our last visit
reconnect with Patti, but to no avail. She
was getting ready to fly to Florida for work
together before... my death or hers. She
did, however, find more success reuniting
when ten year old Patti asked “are you
keeps sayin’ that the end is not comin’, but
with Patti’s father. Jeffries sits frail, yet
coming back this time mother…?”
one day it’ll walk up on your back door.”
not frail enough to not tell Storm just
audience. Every time I walk out on that stage, I feel safe, because I’m in control.”
With one quiet glance into the camera, he does his best to hold back tears as he says “and until that day...” taking an emotional breath before continuing on –
how beautiful she is. The next clips show
Reflecting on the life of this divine diva,
Storm reading his obituary in the local
Tempest Storm finishes up where it all
“
began, in the bittersweet cotton fields
Tempest filled the distance
of Eastman, Georgia. She sways ever so gently in a white gown to Kelsi Fadness’
“I wish her all the happiness, in the world.”
between her and her only
A genuinely beautiful moment caught on
daughter with the intimate
film of one brother’s love for his sister.
connection she had with her
“I admit that I should have found more time
fans, and it’s what kept her
song Human performed by Nicknervous, and with the golden Georgia sunset behind her. A life well lived for everybody, yet
to see you,” says Storm to her brother.
going. I get unconditional love
As he tries to tell her about his life, “I’ve
from my audience. Every time
stayed in Eastman, tried to get as far as I
I walk out on that stage, I feel
of the burlesque industry and continues
safe, because I’m in control.
to take part in functions and festivals
could in life, which, may not be that far, but...” she interrupts him to say “If I would
”
have stayed here I wouldn’t be around
paper. The legendary Herb Jeffries died in
today”. A genuine man, Leonard grabs
2014 of heart failure, after reaching the
his sister and tells her he loves her very
age of 100.
much, yet any “I love you too” in return is notably absent.
In a continuing effort to reconnect with
Her niece hugs her on film and tells her
calls her once again to let her know she
she loves her dearly, to just a “thank
is near and aching to see her. She finally
you” in return. Awkward silences fill the
receives a return call to her hotel room,
rooms of her family as she visits for
but it doesn’t go as well as she’d hoped.
the documentary. In contrast, she calls
“We’re your only family, and your career
her daughter often during the film and
has always come first,” says Patti. As
leaves several messages telling her she
Tempest tries to explain how she’s been
loves her, but to this day never receives
on the road travelling with burlesque
any love in return.
festivals, Patricia cuts her off and says
Patti, Storm goes to visit her, and on film
“and that’s more important, that’s more
seemingly having nobody, Tempest Storm to this day remains an active supporter
around the world. At the time of printing, Storm is yet to reconnect with Patti, but will continue to pursue communication in the hope of forgiveness, tying up loose ends and righting her wrongs. Reconnection with the one she loves most may be her most important curtain call of all, and at some point in time, we all deserve redemption.
“I made it to the top, and I’m still up there, but, sometimes I wonder, was it really worth it?” – Tempest Storm Tempest Storm: A Documentary Film will be aired at The Factory Theatre in Sydney on the 18th of September 2016, from 1pm.
Storm was finally able to visit her
important than me and my daughter? I just
biological father’s gravesite after her
can’t forgive and forget.” It’s been years
If you are struggling as a survivor of
long time manager and best friend
since a visit and Storm’s only grandchild
sexual assault, the Sexual Assault Services
Harvey Robbins hired a genealogist and
is now an adult. “What you did changed
Australia (www.sass.org.au) and the
researcher to track him down. “I’ve had
my whole life, and it still affects me. I don’t
National Sexual Assault Hotline USA
a lot of managers, but not as great as this
want you coming to the house and ringing
800-656.HOPE (4673) can assist you to
man” she said of Robbins. It was in 1967
my doorbell, please, not now” Patti pleads
connect with support.
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A DREAM ACT, FROM CONCEPT TO CONCERT
Alyssa Kitt Hanley
computer and there it was. An email
embarking on my second year of
With photos by KTB
from Dolores Daiquiri, producer of the
producing Miss Burlesque Queensland.
of www.ktbdesign.net
Australian Burlesque Festival (ABF)
There was no spare time in my life,
with an offer to be a 2016 headliner.
let alone time to to get enough sleep
f you know me well, then you would
Squees, squeals and running around
(a decent 10-12 hours a night), have
know my strong desire to get an
with excitement. What an honour. ABF
a social life, and spend an inordinate
intensely fluffy, lilac pointed, Persian
is one of the most prestigious festivals
amount of time at the nail parlour
cross Ragdoll kitten. Her name will
in the world to headline; an incredible
(because let’s face it… maintaining razor-
be Lady Smoochington Kitt the first.
touring festival around every major city
sharp inch long Louboutin stillettos is a
The only big problem in acquiring my
in Australia with some of the world’s top
full-time job in itself). 2016 was no time
little fur child thus far has been my
performers. I didn’t need to be asked
to rest on my laurels.
intense inability to be at home ever.
twice and accepted at once. Dolores
“After August, I’ll be less busy. I’ve
Daiquiri having faith in me, I needed
Creating a dream act
got the Australian Burlesque Festival,
to create something grander than
The process of becoming inspired and
Miss Burlesque Australia and all these
anything I had put on the stage before,
making a dream act is different for every
contracts to get done first but then I’ll
and I immediately set off on making
performer. I start with either a mood, a
be travelling less” I keep telling myself.
one of my dream acts – Le Luna de Lilas
concept, a colour, a piece of music or an
Well… it’s August. I have applied to my
(translated to The Lilac Moon).
emotion that I wish to evoke. I had files
I
rental agency for Smooch and been
and files of vaulted inspiration for this
approved. However, my year doesn’t
This year saw creating my new act, while
act in my hard-drive and I was ready to
seem to be slowing down in the least.
rehearsing my other touring act, Siren
flex my creative muscles.
Time for a quick recap!
of the Swamp, putting together a new workshop to tour with ABF, Big, Bad
Finding the perfect piece of music was
Booty, while simultaneously doing my
a challenge for this act. I wanted it to be
Lying in bed one morning, a freshly
Masters in Publishing, and working as a
classical – a throwback to my days as a
created bed-office cave that freelancers
freelance journalist, writer and editor.
classical musician and the music that I
the world over deny, I got out my
Let’s also throw into the mix that I was
listen to most. Originally moved by Sally
Australian Burlesque Festival
Rand’s Claire de Lune, I wanted to find
last, transformative like a moving Erte
felt the pressure of getting this one
a similarly evocative piece that hadn’t
painting – wrangling this beast costume
right. But debut performances very
been used to death. The piece that I
is a true test and not for the faint hearted. rarely go according to plan. My hands
ended up using was a culmination of
shook, while I clipped the furs on they
three different orchestral movements
I’d been in the rehearsal studio for
kept removing themselves from their
from Resphigi’s Fountains of Rome.
months rehearsing choreography to my
fastenings, and I came offstage feeling
Together, they came to about 17 minutes.
final cut of music, but it’s very hard to
less than stellar. Thank god for getting
I worked closely with Brisbane composer,
mime how you think a costume is going
workable five minutes. No small edit, but
to perform two acts on this night. I to feel, move and communicate with you returned with the acrobatic, bitchbefore it’s actually in your possession. badass to the bone Siren of the Swamp,
we created the track, complete with a
I’m always telling my students, “Listen
where I can leave all my inhibitions
nuanced, musical narrative arch, rise and
to what the costume says, move how
behind and rock my solid Swarovski
fall, an opening, a climax and a dramatic
it wants to move – don’t force it.” On
Puimond corset and seriously mean
end. The best part of all was that it was
top of this challenge, I had also thrown
stage persona.
completely mine. Nobody else could
Flo a serious curveball. I’d lost weight
use this track, and in burlesque, that is
between the initial measurements I’d
I got back into my Sydney rehearsal
basically unheard of.
sent her months prior and the last set of
studio for a week to refine before
toiles we had fit, and I’d dropped more
flying to Melbourne to begin the lion’s
than a few centimetres.
share of the touring portion of ABF. I
Markus Ojala, to get the track down to a
Costuming a dream act
worked side by side with international
The costume was the next step. Originally it was going to be in baby pink, but I
Any costumier, couturier, designer or
burlesque icon Dirty Martini, and
had recently created The Cherryblossom
dress-maker will tell you that placing
fellow Australian powerhouses Zelia
Tree, with its rich pink tones and baby
those pins is an integral part of
Rose, Jacqueline Furey, our MC Elena
pink hues, so I needed to rethink. I
creating the perfect gown. When it all
Gabrielle and festival producer, Dolores
reached out to my long-time costumier,
turned up – finished, stage ready and
Daiquiri. The team powered through 12
the legendary New Zealand based Flo
sparkling with a zillion Swarovski, it
shows, 8 cities, and a few very heavy
Foxworthy, for guidance. Her wait-list
was swimming on me. Panic! The word
suitcases, becoming overtired showgirls
was long but she too shared my opulent
could not even begin to describe how
hopped up on coffee and lollies.
vision and suggested that I would look
I felt! Two weeks out from the debut
Performing the same two acts night in
incredible in soft lilac. I was immediately
we had to completely refit the whole
and night out from May to July certainly
reminded of the incredible lilac colour
costume. Flo being in New Zealand and
gets your dream act to the standard that
that surrounds a full moon, and the
having just flown to Hong Kong on a
you always hoped it would be.
costume began to take shape in my mind.
film project, she sourced for me a local
My dream act needed a dream team, so
Sydney costume designer to pin it all
Vanguard Burlesque
we started exchanging ideas. Inspired
back in. After a marathon of unpicking
An artist’s work is never done. You never
by a great fur skirt gown worn by Lucille
and refitting, the lilac dream was back
put a piece down and say, ‘that’s done
Bremer in the 1945 MGM film Ziegfeld
in my grasps.
evolving now’. I had strong visions for
Follies, we set to work to get it made.
this piece and I’m currently working on a With the costume completed and the
variation of Le Luna de Lilas, which is The
So much work goes into making
debut date only one week away, I had
Lilac Boudoir, using some elements of
these grand costumes. Decisions and
some serious rehearsals underway
the costume but creating a new act with
discussions range from real fur or fake
before it was ready to be seen on
additional costume pieces. The variation
fur, what would dye easily, hold its
the stage of the first show of the
will be a classic 1940s style of boudoir
shape, move like we wanted it to move,
Australian Burlesque Festival, at the
burlesque (think Lili St Cyr in her
and the sheer logistics of how heavy
Blue Mountain’s prestigious turn of
bedroom) with newly recorded music,
this costume was going to be. Then
the century Hydro Majestic. I pushed
ready for the 2016 season of Vanguard
came the monster question – would it
back my writing deadlines, got all my
Burlesque at Brisbane Powerhouse’s
be physically possible for each fur tail to
uni work done and out of the way, and
Wonderland Festival.
pull off and become arm pieces? How,
spent the entire week treading the
what and why would we even tempt
floorboards of my Marrickville studio.
fate with something so complex? Toiles
One dream act created. An artistic vision brought to life, brought to the stage, to
were sent, played with, feedback given,
Before the audience, the costume
audiences, to fans, friends and family.
first fittings made, altered, embellished
looked like a thousand effervescing
Now I’m really feeling bright lime green
and then set in Swarovski. While this
jewels spilling onto the stage. The flute
and I’m onto the next act already. I’m
costume in her full glory is incredible,
solo was soft, ethereal and soulful. I’m
sure I’ll be home long enough to get my
each layer more magnificent than the
not a nervous performer usually, but I
kitten in 2017.
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“An artist’s work is never done. You” never put a piece down and say, ‘that’s done evolving now’. Alyssa Kitt
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UN D E R TH E COPPER LOCKS
WI T H DO R I S MAY DAY
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Ask any pin up girl who their modern day idols are, and you will hear the name Doris Mayday over and over. Doris first stepped onto the vintage scene as an attendee at rockabilly shows, but now commands the attention of any retro event. She has made a name for herself as one of the top pin up models in the world, and particularly as a face of the renowned clothing brand Pinup Girl Clothing (“PUG”), whose Californian boutique she also manages. We were lucky enough to get the chance to learn a whole lot more about Doris, including about her modelling journey, how she first became involved with PUG, her passion for rock and roll dancing, and her views on the correlation between feminism and pin up. Brianna: Can you give us a bit of history as to how you first got
including the hands on renovation
outfits when you’re not dressing up
and fit out work – PUG has grown
for something? Do you own many
and grown, and attracted thousands
modern items of clothing that aren’t
of new customers the world over.
particularly mid-century inspired?
What would you describe as your proudest moments working with the business and its owner Laura Byrnes?
away to theme park, then I am cleaning and organizing my closet! Our home
be when we do the contest for
is from the 1920’s so closet space is....
#PUGCHANGEDMYLIFE. Laura reads
interesting. So I have to stay on top
through every entry, and is moved by all
of things and I feel a clean house sets
of them, and when we finally pick one
you up for success! I just realized how
and fly them here for their own Pinup
incredibly generic 1950s housewife I
Girl photoshoot, it is so special. You
sound, but it helps me! You de-clutter
really see everything come full circle.
your life, you de-clutter you mind. In
Laura created this company as a place
regards to taking a day off from vintage,
for people to feel included. We truly are
my only clothes that aren’t in that
a bunch of misfits that found a common
aesthetic are my yoga clothes or a few
ground and hit it running!
graphic tees but most of those have
Brianna: What does a week in the
Brianna: You started modelling
look like?
before you turned 18, and have
Doris: Four days out of the week I’m up before the sun is, doing hot yoga. I find it so important to keep my mind everything thrown my way. Then I am
into rockabilly shows and would try to strike up any conversation I could to get someone to dance with me. These events started to bring out more photographers since girls were so dressed up and it went from there. I did a pinup calendar, and through a random event wound
off to work Monday to Friday in the office, and also touching base with the boutique to keep things running smoothly. I am in charge of PR, most events, and whatever else people pop
racked up a more than impressive portfolio by now, including many look books for PUG and other labels like the original Bettie Page Clothing. Do you have any idea of what your total number of photoshoots would be? What do you think are the most important things you’ve learnt about modelling since you first started?
their head in and ask for! Though we
Doris: Wow – I don’t have the faintest
are growing, we are still a small enough
idea! Some weeks I can shoot three to
company where feedback and ideas are
four times, while sometimes I get two or
welcomed! There’s no fear if I want to
three weeks off. I didn’t really shoot for
respectfully put in my two cents.
my brief stint of living in Minneapolis,
up meeting the owners of the original
Occasionally I’ll work weekends, and then
Bettie Page Clothing and started working
I somehow manage to squeeze in shoots
with them to get their stores open. And
either on weekends, evenings, or I’ll
through the fashion industry, I met Laura
shuffle my schedule around. Fortunately
Byrnes of Pinup Girl Clothing (I think we
my boyfriend Daniel and I live together
talked via MySpace first – hah!) and we
or else I’d never see him! We’re also
met at a clothing convention and hit it
social butterflies and get asked to attend
off. Since then, I would model for them
some fabulous events like launch parties,
and do events and when I decided to
screenings... we sound very L.A. but it’s
make the big move to Los Angeles, Pinup
great to stay busy with work and play
Girl let me join full time to open up
that all into our lives.
Pinup Girl Boutique!
vintage images on them!
life of Doris Mayday these days
with Pinup Girl Clothing in particular?
the music scene! I loved trying to sneak
not working or shooting, if I can’t sneak
I have with Laura Byrnes has to
and body in shape to keep up with
into the pinup scene by first getting into
Hah! If I get a genuine day off where I’m
Doris: One of the proudest moments
involved in the pin up scene, and
Doris: I found myself getting involved
Doris: What is this day off you speak of?
but otherwise I’d say it has to be over 200 – yikes! The biggest thing I learned is come prepared! Bring all sorts of undergarments, shoes, jewellery and makeup (even if there is a makeup artist!) because you never, ever, want to shoot and feel uncomfortable with how you look, because it will read. So whether that means you didn’t like how they did your eyebrows or they didn’t have the right size heel for you, make sure you can control that! And when
Brianna: What does a day off and
working with new people, make sure
Brianna: Since you assisted with
winding down time look like? Is your
there is an agreement on paper or email.
the opening of the PUG Boutique in
wardrobe all vintage, all the time, or
Models have a bad rep of just being a
Burbank, California in 2012 –
do you crave way more casual
body, so you have to prove that you have
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One of the proudest moments I have with Laura Byrnes has to be when we do the contest for #PUGCHANGEDMYLIFE. Laura reads through every entry, and is moved by all of them, and when we finally pick one and fly them here for their own Pinup Girl photoshoot, it is so special. You really see everything come full circle. Laura created this company as a place for people to feel included. We truly are a bunch of misfits that found a common ground and hit it running!
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a brain and are aware that you are a
might we see you changing your look
Doris: I am so lucky to have some
business. You need to make sure you
up in the future?
of my friends run some of the best
dot your ‘I’s and cross your ‘T’s, because no one is going to look out for you like you will for yourself.
Doris: I’ve learned to never say never. I really do love my red hair. A lot of my family are gingers since I am part
Brianna: You must have your
Scottish, while the rest are brunette
photoshoot preparation down pat
since I’m part Italian. But I grew up with
by now. What’s your routine like for
dirty blonde hair covered in freckles so
getting ready for a shoot day?
I changed my hair every month as soon
Doris: If my shoot time isn’t too early I will start with yoga, then hop in the shower and get a good scrub. I shave as if I’m going to shoot in a bikini because I can’t tell you how many times in my career swimsuits have been
as my mom said I could get a Sally’s Beauty Card! In fact, I had planned to go to beauty school. That was a goal of mine but then fashion came calling. But I can’t say I’d want to change the colour
Brianna: You have a long friendship
I was shooting jackets! I’ve learned
with vintage hair stylist Tony
to get my nails professionally done
Medina, more commonly known as His
them and that is a pain for photoshop. I wash my weave in case a hair stylist wants to use it, but I have pretty thick hair so that’s not too often. Pack up a nude thong, spanx, longline or strapless bra and inserts – you never know the contraption you will be wearing, and a robe. I make sure the outfit I’m wearing while on set is something I can take on and off without going over my head so I don’t mess up hair or makeup. I eat a high protein breakfast and coffee and pack a snack. Being vegetarian, I’ve learned to do that because sometimes mistakes happen with catering or you get a cheap client that won’t provide food. So I am always prepared so that I don’t complain, because NO ONE WILL HIRE YOU AGAIN IF YOU ARE A COMPLAINER – and they will talk about you after. They will. Trust me. That’s the industry. I am signed with an agency for
So a lot of times I’ll get a text with a photo and I just write back SOLD! Paper Moon Vintage has been my new stomping ground in LA, and Swellegant in Newport is fabulous. And I love Crashtheparty1956 on Etsy! But you will still find me at flea markets trying to find treasures and bargains. My favorite recent piece is a 1940’s Pink Taffeta Sequined Peplum dress – haven’t revealed that one yet! Brianna: What’s the least you’ve ever
anytime soon.
randomly pulled out when I was told
beforehand, because I am too hard on
vintage stores and online boutiques!
...when working with “ new people, make sure there is an agreement on paper or email. Models have a bad rep of just being a body, so you have to prove that you have a brain and are aware that you are a business. You need to make sure you dot your ‘I’s and cross your ‘T’s, because no one is going to look out for you like you will for yourself.
”
paid for a vintage piece in your collection, and what would you say is the most valuable of your vintage pieces? Doris: Since my boutique is in Burbank, an older established city, I have elderly women or their daughters come in and give me things just because they want it to go to a good home that would wear it and cherish it. Talk about a perk! My favorite free piece is a 1930s floor length velvet cape with a hood! And my most valuable piece would be a tie – both are mustard, too! One is a 1930s floor length dress where the waist is completely hand-stitch embroidered, while the other is a sequined and rhinestoned burlesque dancer’s dress with a slit that goes to the high heavens! Brianna: You’re a retro music lover
Vintage Touch, who is truly one of
and often post about bands you’ve
the best in the business. Would you
seen or videos of you having a
say Tony has had an influence on
dance on your Instagram. Do you
your style, and has he taught you
have a favourite genre? What were
any great tricks?
the first vintage records you started listening to? Who are your favorite
more mainstream work, and a bad rep
Doris: Tony has practically taught me
spreads fast! So always be prepared, be
everything with my hair! He has spoiled
nice to everyone on set, don’t just be on
me rotten by letting me be his guinea
Doris: I think DooWop was my first love
your phone, and say thank you!
pig. And as much as he has taught me,
when it comes to vintage music, and
nothing beats getting your hair done by
that’s what I learned to jive to. Most
him. It’s a piece of art. I am so proud of
rockabilly I love, but R & B from that
how far he has come! We are both quite
era would probably beat that! My first
the cheerleader for each other.
records were all country, specifically
known as a blonde that you spoke
Brianna: What are your favourite
country crooners, especially the ladies!
of feeling like you weren’t allowed
vintage pieces you’ve bought
My favorite new bands would be Leon
to change your hair colour. Do you
recently, and where do you usually
Bridges, JD McPherson and The Rhythm
think you’ve settled on this colour or
hunt for new items?
Shakers.
Brianna: You’re well known for your signature copper locks. But you weren’t always a fiery redhead – once upon a time you were so
bands of today?
Rose Maddox and Patsy Cline. I loved
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Brianna: Do you view vintage music
Doris: Once of my favorite places work
Brianna: You always seem to have
as having influenced your fashion
has taken me is Texas – I fell in love with
a strong posse of pin up friends
style? What are your favorite outfits
Houston! And I get asked all the time
around you. Who are your favourite
to wear when you’re going to be on
about Australia so I think I need to come
pin up models that you know, and
the dancefloor?
down next year!
who are your favourites that you
Doris: Music definitely influences what
Brianna: I have a question from a
I chose to wear – the era, the genre,
friend and fellow fan of yours (@
Doris: I lucked out on making some
everything! And when I dance it’s all
jemimamay_): “What is it like to wake
pretty gorgeous (and kind!) friends,
about comfy shoes and if I won’t rip it!
up every morning and lowkey be the
because trust me – just because they are
hottest woman in the entire universe?”
pretty on the outside doesn’t mean they
Would you care to answer?
are pretty inside, and that is always a
Brianna: How did you learn to dance vintage styles like swing – did you attend classes or learn yourself? Doris: One of my first boyfriends was initially my dance partner. We would spend hours practicing, and watching old 1950’s rock n’ roll movies to study them, and just like those old movies, we fell for each other. I think I learned to really advance though in dancing from attending rockabilly weekenders and going over to Europe for them, too. They
Doris: That is far too kind and also totally bologna! I would ask her how is it like to wake up and be the nicest woman in the world? ;) Brianna: What is it like having a fan-base, and people recognizing you in public? I imagine it must have some overwhelming moments along with all the love?
have some real amazing dancers over
Doris: Anytime I receive any recognition
there! When you dance with all sorts of
it is beyond flattering and surprising.
people, you pick up all sorts tricks and
It’s interesting in this world. I could
styles that become ingrained in you.
have a line of people to take my photo,
Brianna: The annual Viva Las Vegas festival, the largest rockabilly festival in the world, was on in April, and you were in attendance surrounded by PUG ladies. Can you tell us about your favourite moments at Viva? Doris: Dancing til’ six in the morning, always! Nothing will beat those record hops. I love the bands and I love the shopping, but when you feel the floor shaking from everyone bopping, it’s incredible! Brianna: What other vintage events are highlights on your calendar and why? Doris: My favorite vintage thing to do is when Downtown LA hosts events where you can tour the historic old theatres on Broadway. They are some of the most beautiful buildings in America.
a group scream when they see me out and about, and than I can be completely looked over and people are like “who?” Which is kind of amazing, it really puts things in perspective. Recently I had some fans come up to me who were so sweet, we took photos, and my friends I was with were impressed. And then Victoria Beckham walked past me with her security... yeah, I’m still just a regular girl in this world! Brianna: A lot of girls in the pin up scene would consider meeting you to be a kind of ‘celebrity moment’. Do you ever meet people who are your own celebrity moments, and if
hard pill to swallow. Fellow pinup models I love are Miss Rockabilly Ruby, Renee Olstead, Gia Genevieve, Angelieque Noir, Masuimi Max, and Lola Devlin who is a lingerie designer. Online I lurk way too may girls to even begin a list! Brianna: Would you describe yourself as a feminist? If so, do you consider there to be a relationship between feminism and pin up? Doris: I would hope that everyone would describe themselves as a feminist and I think it correlates beautifully with pinup. Feminism is all about men and woman being equal, not about a specific sex being sub-par. Pinup is about women feeling strong and powerful with themselves, and being able to wear what they please and act how they want to, instead of feeling held down or in the shadows. There’s a lot of confidence and self-love that comes with pinup and I think those are key ingredients when it comes to feminism. Brianna: What’s next in the life of Doris Mayday? What can we expect to see you getting up to next? Do you have any goals you hope to tick off this year?
so could you share some of those
Doris: Lord, who knows! Each year I
experiences with us?
look back on, there is no way I could
Doris: Living and working in L.A., you get to brush shoulders with celebs, industry trail blazers and influencers. It becomes a bit more normal but it never loses its sparkle. I’ve worked with Eva Longoria on
Brianna: Where has been your
her clothing line being a fit model, and
favourite place that your work has
here is this huge TV star with her hand up
taken you to? Do you think we could
my dress pinning and sewing away. That
ever tempt you to visit Australia?
has to be one of my favorite stories!
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follow online?
of guessed any of the things that happened to me to of happened, so my only goal is to stay focused and balanced, and rest assured that good, hard work always pays off. Find Doris and PUG online @dorismayday @pinupgirlclothing www.pinupgirlclothing.com
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WITH SHANNON BROOKE IMAGERY Words by Bettie Butcher (pictured) Also ft. Anna D Amour & Nico Jones Bettie’s muah by Tracie Weaver Bettie wears Fables by Barrie & Deluxe Creations
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The Rods and Rockabilly Festival is the only rockabilly festival to be held in the heart of Brisbane, just ten minutes from the city centre. It was born from an idea shared between the Hamilton Hotel (a.k.a. “The Hammo”) and enthusiasts who were interested in sharing their love of the scene. With a public demand for more intimate rockabilly gigs in-between the big guns like Greazefest and Cooly Rocks On, 2016 saw the third year for Rods and Rockabilly at The Hammo, and the fifth event including the newly added Rods and Rockabilly Miami (next event – Saturday 24th September 2016). This festival has a huge focus on supporting and sharing the Australian rockabilly scene with music from bands across Australia, including Rumblin Wolf, The Flyin Saucers, The Lincolns and Brisbane favourites The Ten Fours, West Texas Crude and A Band Called Twang. The art show is also a drawing card, with the Artists Alley one of the biggest yet. This year’s show was curated by Brisbane metal sculptor Rastra Lyall, who brought together some of Queensland’s most talented artists to give them a platform to exhibit their
A highlight of the festival was the
Shannon appeared just as excited
Miss Rods and Rockabilly pin up
for her trip as we were, saying “any
pageant, organised and hosted by
excuse to come over and spend time
Bettie Butcher, and judged by Shannon
in Australia, I am there! I love your
Brooke Imagery (USA), Phill’s Kustom
country, everyone treats me so well. I
Photography and Penny Spitfire (Miss
have a ton of friends all over the place
Rods and Rockabilly 2015). This
in Oz, and I have nothing but a great
pageant is one of the most anticipated
time when I am visiting. When Rods
in Australia with entrants travelling
and Rockabilly asked, it was a shoo-in
from all over Queensland and beyond.
for me.”
This year Madame Mason took out
Shannon is primarily based in
the title of Miss Rods and Rockabilly
Sacramento, California, but travels
2016, with Red Devotchkin as a closer
around the world shooting commercial
runner up. Madame will become the
and editorial portraiture, covering
face and a judge of the 2017 pageant,
advertising, fashion and music, as
and received a tiara, sash and huge
well as the pin up photography she
prize pack. The judges were impressed
is celebrated for. For over a decade,
by Madame Mason’s stage presence,
she has worked with some of the
especially considering it was her very
most talented models, celebrities, and
first pin up pageant. Miss Mason was
designers in the alternative industry,
to come “overAnyandexcuse spend time in
and her images have been published
Australia, I am there! I love your country, everyone treats me so well... I have nothing but a great time when I am visiting. When Rods and Rockabilly asked, it was a shoo-in for me.
”
unique works, with everything from pin
internationally on the covers of over 100 publications. Previously a lead photographer at West Coast Choppers, she is now a full time freelancer working on her own publications. The Rods and Rockabilly festival hosted the Australian debut of Shannon Brooke’s photo book Girls, with stunning featured model, Nico Jones in tow. Girls is Shannon’s first solo publication and is a collection of stunning portraits shot in her signature style – seamlessly blending
striping, airbrushing, tattoo flash, and
introduced to the rockabilly scene
sharp, contemporary design with
tiki mugs through to sculptures.
through swing dancing classes, and a
classic pin up flair. For the book she
love of classic cars. She stood out from The festival also offered distinctive
brought together the models that
the crowd in Miss Rods and Rockabilly
stalls including Kips Customs, who
mean everything to her and who
by showing off her dance skills, and
did a live display of traditional panel
have defined her career so far – her
the custom pinstriping on her calves,
work, The Pedal Pushers bike club
girls, and they include Sabina Kelley,
painted by her partner, artist Tom
who displayed their custom bikes,
Masuimi Max, Nico Jones, Kelly Eden,
Mason.
and Gia Genevieve, among many
Mimsy’s Trailer Trash Tattoo with her
others. Shannon is currently working
cute pink caravan, Shannon Weaver
Every year Rods and Rockabilly
who showcased live special FX and
endeavours to bring an international
sculptures, plus Wild tHing creations
artist to the festival to offer locals
with the best tiki mugs around. David
the rare chance meet and work with
Shannon Brooke first visited Australia
Gatt took out the trophy for Artist of
some of the world’s most talented
in 2009 for the former Wintersun
the Day with his Catalina piece, and
creatives. This year’s special guest
Festival at Coolangatta, with incredible
Car of the Day was snagged by Rob Toy
was renowned photographer Shannon
hair and makeup artist and regular
and his 1940 Dodge Truck.
Brooke of Shannon Brooke Imagery.
collaborator Jennifer Corona, and
on her next book, and is excited to start teaser ads for it soon.
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has been back numerous times since for her photography work. For this trip Shannon visited Brisbane and the Gold Coast before finishing up in Melbourne for a Girls book signing at Kustom Lane Gallery. Shannon also made sure not to overbook herself this time ‘round so she could try and really see Australia. Her highlights included exploring the barren, magical beaches of Cottonwood, Gold Coast, sightseeing in Tweed Heads, checking out the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, sampling traditional Aussie cuisine at Tayala pies, and stopping in at Donut Time, which Shannon insists is a must-do for gorging on milkshakes topped with donuts. Most Australian pin up girls would know Shannon’s work with Sabina Kelley, and the covers of the former Deadbeat Magazine, so it’s understandable that the first time working with Shannon can be a bit nerve racking, but Shannon is so down to earth and knows how to make women feel conformable and confident, so much so that it ends up being more like hanging out with a friend than working with one of the world’s greatest pin up photographers. She considered each of her models a joy to shoot, and told us how respectful and easy to work with Australian pin ups are. Shannon is hoping to return next year, particularly in May for her birthday, saying, “Kustom Lane Gallery made my birthday so much fun, as well as Ella Lugosi, All About Pout Photography, Sarah and Pete from Deadbeat Mag, my dear friend Erin, and my friend Kirsten. I just want to be with all the same people again. I had 4 birthday cakes made for me this year in Oz!” In the meantime, Shannon looks forward to her upcoming holiday to LA, which will include seeing Dolly Parton and Evil Dead Live, and a trip to Wisconsin to work on her new book with Working Class Publishing. Keep an eye on Shannon’s social media to get a sneak peak of her next book! www.shannonbrookeimagery.net www.facebook.com/shannonbrookeimagery @shannon_brooke
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in up appeals to people from
up” because they don’t look a certain
staring at me because of my disability,
many different walks of life, and
way or can’t do certain things. Disability
but I now I give them something to stare
the fashion doesn’t discriminate – that’s
needn’t be a barrier to enjoying life,
at, you know? Being quirky and colourful
one of the things we love about it. As
expressing oneself, having fun, going
means that my crutches definitely aren’t
you delve further into the global pin up
to events and of course looking and
the first thing they see!”
community you become increasingly
feeling fabulous. One in five Australians
aware of its diversity and inclusiveness.
live with a disability. That’s four million
Pin ups of all shapes, sizes, genders,
people, and includes things like asthma,
and races are out there more and more,
MS, arthritis, anxiety, kidney disease,
and it’s wonderful to see. This diversity
depression, cancer, diabetes, chronic
is a reflection of the time that we live
fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and
in with the phenomenal reach of social
heart disease – pretty well any medical
media, and the recognition of different
condition and injury that lasts longer
types of beauty. Anyone can do pin up;
than six months and impacts in some
you don’t have to be a perfect, slender,
way on your life. So really, we’re
pretty and scantily clad white girl posing
everywhere, including in the pin up and
provocatively like those of Elvgren fame
rockabilly scenes. Disability also doesn’t
from the 40s and 50s – but if you are,
discriminate; it can affect anyone of
then that’s ok too! You also don’t need
any age, gender, race, or appearance. So
to fit the image of a conventional model
pointing out to someone that they’re
(of modern or vintage standards) to be
too young or too pretty to be disabled
a pin up – the world and our community
isn’t a great start to a conversation –
have moved on from there. We pay
particularly when that person is a pin
homage to our roots, but we do it our
up and puts a lot of time and attention
own way these days (and we do it well).
into how they look, which can be quite
Despite the changes that the pin up scene has gone through, when people
difficult when you have limited energy or movement.
think ‘pin up’ they still don’t generally
For Rouge, “getting dressed up and
think about disability, but you’d be
being a pin up are now everyday
surprised by how many of us there are
things. I find psychologically it is
out there. We even have our own global
uplifting; basically it helps my mood
Facebook group so we can connect with
and makes me smile. So, if it makes
each other, and I enlisted the help of
you happy, do it!” Like me, Rouge
two fabulous ladies from the group for
falls into the category of people with
this article: fellow Melbourne pin up,
invisible disabilities – those are the
Miss Rouge Noir, and the reigning Miss
ones that are often just as disabling
Pinup New Zealand, Fran Robertson.
but not immediately visible, because
So why is it so important to recognise disability when you’re talking about diversity in pin up? As Fran says, “there is so much diversity in the world, it’s only logical that there should
the majority of the time we look like an able-bodied person and often don’t require aids to get around. The thing about disability is that it’s not always visible. We don’t go around carrying signs that say “I am disabled” – they
Like Fran, I occasionally use a cane to help with getting around (of course my cane collection is colour-coordinated to go with my outfits). I use it more or less depending on how I am doing at the time, and it’s almost like an extended part of me. But even though I was using it, I rarely took photos with it. Usually I would toss it out of frame and pose quickly, because a mobility aid isn’t exactly “traditional pin up,” and I wanted to look back on my photos and not be reminded of my disability, but of the fun I had that day looking fabulous with my friends. A few months ago I decided, to hell with it! It’s a part of me, it’s part of who I am and the memories I create, so why hide that? It doesn’t define me, but it is part of me. It may sound strange to some, but I have my disability to thank for finding my identity, my passion and the pin up community. I had always been drawn to the style but never knew this world actually existed until my life was turned on its head when I became too sick to work in my chosen profession, nursing, and had to find other things to do to occupy my time. I began making accessories, and met some pin up girls at a photo shoot who encouraged me to explore it more; I did and got hooked very quickly. Since then I have met amazing people, made some wonderful friends and discovered a whole community I never knew was there. I can’t regret that, even if I don’t
wouldn’t go with our outfits, anyway!
love how much my life is affected by
their personalities is so important,
Disability doesn’t have to be a negative
away with having bright turquoise hair
especially within the disabled
thing. Fran says that since becoming
as a nurse!
community”. Rouge agrees and adds
disabled she appreciates life a lot
that “pin up is already diverse in size
more. “I know how important it is to be
and shows the world a good example,
whatever version of myself makes me the
we can lead in this too – our community
happiest. While I wouldn’t wish this on
has the ability to be so welcoming”.
anyone, I know that it definitely makes
be diversity within our subculture! Showing people that they can express
I hate to think there are people out there who believe they cannot “be pin
me think more about who I want to be, and how I want to be presented. After my accident I would worry that people were
my disability. Plus, it can be hard to get
I enjoy that I am not just noticed for my cane and the fact that I am young and disabled, which gets commented on a lot more in the great, wide, world than in the rockabilly and pin up communities. I am noticed more for me, for my hair and clothes, and the things I do within our ADORE PIN UP 57
community – that’s empowering. I
often blown away by how supportive
So please consider the venue and
love that in pin up (as it should be
and welcoming people in our
facilities – can everyone access and
in the world in general) people with
community are.
use them? Is there sufficient seating,
disabilities are seen to be just as sexy and fabulous as those without, which is most recently evident in Fran’s being awarded the title of Miss Pinup New Zealand. Fabulousness and disability aren’t mutually exclusive. There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be as proud of our fabulousness, sexuality and sensuality as anyone else, or enjoy being part of a community and subculture that we love. I agree with Fran when she says “sometimes people expect people with disabilities to try and fit in, but I have a big personality,
So how can we improve the pin up and rockabilly scene to make it easier for people with disabilities to feel included and able to get out more and enjoy themselves? The general consensus is improving accessibility so that we can get to more events and enjoy ourselves without having to worry about not being able to get around. This can be done most effectively by consulting with disabled people, as it’s not an issue that is usually at the forefront of event organisers’ minds. We are the experts
and I like that”. So do I!
on what we need, so please feel free to
Of course it’s not all brightly coloured
our ability to attend and enjoy events –
hair and petticoats, though. Being a
we hate having to stay home, or worse,
pin up with a disability can be tough,
come along and not be able to join in or
like it is being part of any essentially able world when you have a disability.
ask us because it can really impact on
“
Fabulousness and
reserved seating and reserved parking? Is the stage visible from the reserved seating areas? (Surprisingly, we want to be able to see and enjoy an event, not just be comfortable, not mentioning the name of a certain event organiser who was responsible for planning a burlesque queen’s Australian tour recently.) Are stages accessible for bands and competitions? What about flexible ticketing options for people who can’t stay for hours? There are a lot of different things that can be done to make it that little bit easier for us and therefore encourage more people to come along. And trust me, you want us to come to your events – we’re all kinds of fabulous! Basically pin ups with disabilities are the same as everyone else, but it can
Like every other community, with every
disability aren’t mutually
be daunting exploring a world when
event out there (or just life in general)
exclusive. There’s no reason
you feel you are different. So to all
there are people and things that make it harder or less enjoyable than it should
why we shouldn’t be as proud
the budding pin ups out there who have a disability or chronic illness but
be. Accessibility is a huge factor, as is
of our fabulousness, sexuality
the general attitude toward people
and sensuality as anyone
the community, we say – go out and
(particularly young people) who are
else, or enjoy being part of a
have fun! Explore, talk to people, meet
disabled. Fran says that “sometimes people tell me how impressed they
”
community and subculture that
aren’t sure how to get involved with
people and just say hi! Dress up, look us up online, and join our Facebook group,
are that I’m ‘out and doing stuff’, which
we love.
can be a little patronising – as though
join our friends, and get embarrassed by
because we spend a fair bit of time
I should be expected to sit at home
it. Personally I hate having to sit out and
in PJ’s when we’re not out and about
and be miserable because I can’t walk
watch everyone kicking up their heels
looking fabulous). Find out what works
properly?” Unfortunately that is a very
on the dance floor – it just plain sucks
for you in this subculture – you don’t
common interaction for people with
– but it’s worse when there are no seats
have to look picture perfect, you don’t
disabilities, and the media portrayal of
available. People often arrive earlier
have to wear all vintage, and you don’t
disabled people has a lot to answer for
and “reserve” seats for while they’re out
even have to enter competitions or give
in this.
having fun rock and roll dancing on the
yourself a pin up name. Just be yourself.
Rouge has found that “health ups and downs and not being able to attend and be seen at events means I can get
floor, and then get angry when you come up and try to “steal” their seat – even if you have a cane or crutches. A little bit of
the ‘Pinup Pyjama Party’ (so named
The more involved in the community you are, the more people you will meet who
consideration for others goes a long way.
you connect with, and the more your
life in general”. Fortunately there is a
Fran spoke to me about an event
events and meet-ups are organised. And,
large online pin up community because
she was invited to earlier this year in
of course, don’t ever feel like you don’t
of how spread out within countries and
another city: “My husband and I drove
belong just because you are different.
around the world everyone is, so you
for eight hours, got all dressed up, and
We’re all different, that’s why our
don’t have to be able to leave the house
arrived at the venue only to find that
community is so special!
all the time to meet people. But when
there was no disabled access. I made
you’re too unwell to go out and feel
it up the stairs, with a lot of help, but it
like you’re stuck at home, it can be very
was a hugely embarrassing grand entry
Assisted by Ella Lugosi
isolating. I have to say though, I am
and really put a dampener on my night!”
Brooch by Lady A Broad
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AN INTERVIEW WITH WINNER LENORE NOIRE interview by Alyssa Kitt Hanley photography Angel Leggas
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Lenore: Everything. I can’t even explain it.
following me around as a child. I was
For me, it means that my creative self has
terrified of them. When I found out there
succeeded further than I have ever
were thousands of them you can just
expected. Wearing the crown makes me
imagine the horror I felt. So I took a page
think of all the amazing people in my life
out of Batman’s book and became the
who have taught me, supported me and
thing I feared most. Also, it’s a bit of an
pushed me to this point. I’m so thankful.
ode to Brisbane. Everyone in Brisbane
(Side note: Lenore started crying when I
has an ibis story and they love to share
asked her this question).
them with me after I perform this act!
Alyssa: So much hard work goes into
Alyssa: Your costumes were divine this
every one of those crowns. And you
year. Really different and exciting.
definitely earned it. The Miss Burlesque
Can you tell us who made what?
competition has a reputation as a tough competition. So what made you
Lenore: My costumes are a bit ridiculous
enter in the first place?
and made with a lot of love. If I find anything that I’m capable of making
Lenore: To push myself creatively. I
myself, I try to attempt it. But for the
wanted to make acts that I have been
more difficult concepts, I have to go to
procrastinating on, and try styles that I
those with a bit more finesse. My gown
hadn’t attempted before. I can be really harsh on my own art so getting feedback from a panel of judges gives me a better perspective on how I am actually doing.
for the evening parade portion was made by Miss Burlesque Queensland 2011 and amazing Brisbane-based costumier, Coppelia Jane. My only brief to her was
A pineapple, a chess queen and a sandwich-stalking ibis walk into the Judith Wright Centre.
But other than that I just really wanted
What do they have in common, you
Queensland competition this year. A
might wonder? Well, 2016’s Miss
pineapple, a chess queen and an ibis
Burlesque Queensland, Lenore Noire,
– it sounds like the beginning
wove some showgirl magic to bring
of a joke. Can you tell us the
these truly unique ideas to the stage.
inspiration behind them?
surprisingly long considering my best
Lenore: It is a bit of a joke, isn’t it! I
and the gloves by Wendy Herron. With
always joked that I wanted to bring
my classic, it is pretty much all made by
the Queensland to the Miss Burlesque
me, apart from the underwear (made by
competition and I think I did! My
the legendary Flo Foxworthy) and the
pineapple was a twist on a classic which
luscious chiffon that was dyed by Peta
I don’t consider to be my strong suit.
from The Silk Bazaar. It really does take a
After hitting a brick wall with my original
village to dress a stripper!
Lenore is in possession of a magically weird mind that has somehow crafted these obtuse characters into burlesque gold. Her long raven hair, porcelain pale skin, delightfully curvaceous figure all topped off with one of the most genuine smiles – Lenore is a performer so down to earth you can’t help but instantly fall in love with her. Alyssa Kitt interviews her on her victory at Miss Burlesque Queensland. Alyssa: Firstly, congratulations. How does it feel?
a sash. Alyssa: The sashes are pretty stylish! You brought some pretty unique characters and ideas to the
back with this work of art! My neo gown, I went to Zoe Felice, whose high quality of work is well renowned throughout the Aussie burly community. I knew she would be able to take my vague idea and turn it into something beautiful, yet strong. My ibis is a lot of craft glue and desperation, which has lasted efforts. The wings were made by my Mum
classic idea, my very supportive partner, James, sent me a picture of a pineapple
Alyssa: Any strategies going into the
saying, “Be like a pineapple. Stand
grand finale?
tall, wear a crown and be sweet on the inside”. And it was like wildfire that just ended up as a ridiculous act. Queen was a dream routine. I always loved chess as
Lenore: Oh gosh, still a little surreal. It’s
a kid and I loved that every piece had a
strange to think I have won a competition
role to play. Last off, I wanted to push
that I have watched some of the most
how I show and portray character. It’s
amazing performers win and to think I’m
difficult to show anger and rage onstage
now part of that. It’s only a few days later,
and still make the audience like you.
so, it’s still sinking in.
to make it a quick change, and she came
Lenore: Competitions are 80% mental. For the state final, I was super nervous but I felt really in the zone, which meant I could perform my best. I am hoping to do the same for the grand final. I just want to be me up there on that big stage and have fun. That’s it!
Lenore Noire will be competing in
For Ibis, my inspiration was literally
the Miss Burlesque Australia Grand
Alyssa: What does wearing that crown
thinking back to the memory I had of a
Final October 21st at the Darwin
mean to you?
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