The women behind SCARLETT GASQUE

Scarlett Gasque also draws inspiration from many sensual, charismatic and charming darlings from across history such as Hollywood bombshells, risqué pin-ups, and erotic burlesque dancers. These include, but most certainly are not limited to:

Jayne Mansfield, an iconic bombshell of the 50s and 60s and was known as the ‘Working Man’s Monroe‘. She gained fame and pin-up status when she posed for Playboy in 1955. She was not only known for her bleached blonde waves, beautiful curves and her signature love of the colour pink but also her unwavering self-confidence. Her sense of style was unique and daring, she was a master of self-publicity and loved to push the limits of decency. Although people characterised her as a ‘dumb blond’ she was incredibly intelligent, Ms. Mansfield was fluent in 5 languages and was believed to have an IQ of 163!

Hollywood actress Rita Hayworth was popularly addressed as ‘The Love Goddess’ and is still known as one of the most glamorous actresses In the history of Hollywood. Rita was also known as a woman who exudes style and beauty and was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II. Rita was not only a leading woman but was also a leading fashion trendsetter. Jean Louis, chief designer to the stars of the “Golden Age,” took her as his muse. She was always adorned in lace and silks, not afraid to wear figure-hugging dresses and loved to stand out in florals. As an actress, she pushed the envelope on what was acceptable in terms of sex appeal and will forever be remembered for her striptease in Gilda (1946) considered by some the most famous film scene ever.

Josephine Baker was an American-born French entertainer, who became Europe's most popular and highest-paid performer. She worked for the French Resistance during World War II, and during the 1950s and '60s devoted herself to fighting segregation and racism, using the stage as her tool with performances that were highly comedic to subtly challenge social norms and engage with political issues of its day. Baker was the first black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film Siren of the Tropics, as well as becoming the first American woman in history to receive French military honours.

One of the most beloved and beautiful actresses of all time, Elizabeth Taylor maintained the people’s fascination with her incandescent beauty, her courage, her open-natured character and her self-deprecating wit. Not only was she an Oscar-winning actress, but Taylor was also a celebrated philanthropist who tirelessly fought to help those suffering from AIDS and worked to fund research for a cure. She travelled all over the world to educate people about the disease, feeling an urge to create a lasting impression on the world beyond her films.

Dita Von Teese is the biggest name in modern-day burlesque. Dita, a ballerina turned strip tease icon, is known for her signature martini glass burlesque act. She has been performing striptease since 1992 and is recognized for bringing the art of burlesque back into the spotlight with a new sense of elegance and sophistication. Not only does she hold the moniker of the Queen of Burlesque, but she is also known for being a self-styled fashion icon, topping best-dressed lists all over the world. Known for her signature red lips, cat eye eyeliner, and perfectly waved black hair, Dita continues to promote old-school glamour and sex appeal to modern audiences.