Moulin Rouge is a costume theme that remain s very popular, especially Burlesque fancy dress.
Men often cringe at this theme but our information page will give you lots of Moulin Rouge costume ideas including:
- Top Hat & Tails
- Victorian Costumes
- Burlesque costumes
- Maharahja
- Indian Princess
- Elephant Costume
- China Doll
- Dominatrix
- French Maid
- Harlequin
- Pearly queen
- Schoolgirl
- Spanish Flamenco
- Showgirls – from the 2001 film
- Eyemasks – masked balls were a regular feature of the actual Moulin rouge
- Ringmaster style costume
- Saloon Girls – these are often very suitable for a burlesque style costume
A couple of days ago we were mentioning Australian actress Cate Blanchett and by coincidence we have cause to mention her compatriot Nicole Kidman today, as it’s the anniversary of the US premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Moulin Rouge’ in 2001, which featured both Miss Kidman and Ewan McGregor in all singing/dancing roles. For some reason it took until September for the film to open here in the UK but in the meantime, thanks to the efforts of a rather raunchy pop video from the diverse diva talents of Christine Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Pink and Mya, there was plenty of pre-publicity. Many cite this movie as the point at which enthusiasm for the burlesque costume look really took off, although there have been plenty of other films since (notably 2010’s ‘Burlesque’) which have inspired demand for the short and sexy look. Some may say that this is a trend that discriminates in favour of the ‘bright young things’ yet experience shows that the look, has in fact proved popular with all ages – it is just a matter of attitude!
