Feline Friday: Ariel Helvetica's Leopard Print Burlesque
Ariel Helvetica's Leopard Print Burlesque by Jo Weldon I'm launching a new feature for this blog, in which I'll interview some of my favorite performers about their fabulous leopard print costumes. Please share and comment if you enjoy! Ariel Helvetica competed in the Best Debut category at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in 2018 in a spectacular leopard costume, and I knew I had to get a closer look! The weekender's pageant features some of the world's most innovative and exciting burlesque, and the way this costume broke down blew my mind. Plus, LEOPARD! Above: Ariel Helvetica by Mike White. Above: Ariel Helvetica by Tom Gould. Who made the costume? Christina Manuge of Manuge Et Toi www.manugeettoi.com made the bra, corset, garter, panty and skirt! Misty Greer made the two sets of gloves and I made the hat. What inspired you to choose it? This costume got started in 2016, when I found the gold glitter leopard p...