Fashion Week has always been more than just the runway—it’s a stage where celebrities, editors, bloggers, and fashion lovers transform city streets into their own catwalks.
Looking back, few moments capture that magic better than Dita von Teese’s appearance at London Fashion Week, where her retro-chic style turned heads long before “street style” became a global phenomenon.
Fashion icon Dita von Teese arrives at Burberry’s London Fashion Week show in a retro 1950s floral dress, styled with towering Christian Louboutin heels, a whimsical cat-detailed maroon umbrella, and a Bordeaux handbag that added exotic flair
Dita von Teese was one star that caught my eye at London Fashion Week. The Burlesque queen arrived at the Burberry Show looking like perfection in her retro 50s vintage floral dress.
Even more noteworthy were the accessories she paired with her retro floral dress—towering Christian Louboutin heels, a bold statement necklace, a whimsical cat-detailed maroon umbrella, and a Bordeaux handbag that brought major exotic drama.
Dita von Teese’s Timeless Louboutin Legacy
From the runway to red-carpet galas, Dita has consistently turned to Christian Louboutin heels to complement her signature retro style. Below, we revisit some of her most unforgettable footwear moments that showcase why she remains one of fashion’s enduring icons.
👠 Dita von Teese’s Most Iconic Shoe Moments at Your Next Shoes:
- 📸 Dita von Teese travels with style—rocking Christian Louboutin patent ankle-strap pumps with her fur-baby at LAX, complete with commentary on her signature red soles and custom-made Louboutin pieces.
- ✨ Fierce Louboutin flair—Dita steps out in ruffled black Christian Louboutin heels paired with playful polka-dot stockings at a perfume launch, capturing her vintage glamour vibe.
- 🎵 Grammy afterparty glam—Dita stuns in bold red Christian Louboutin “Torero” pumps under the spotlight at a post-Grammy event.
- 👏 Red-carpet elegance—at the amfAR Gala, Dita completes her floor-length look with ankle-wrap Christian Louboutin pumps, putting her signature retro flair on full display.
- 🌼 Vintage glam at LoveGold—Dita pairs a Carolina Herrera sheath with purple satin-embroidered Christian Louboutin “Samira” pumps, fusing elegance and show-girl poise.
Dita von Teese graces the front row at the Burberry Prorsum show, Day 4 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013, exuding elegance and style in her ensemble on September 17, 2012, in London, England (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Every detail of her look was meticulously styled—even down to the umbrella, which somehow felt like the most glamorous accessory on the carpet.
And that Bordeaux purse? Pure statement piece. Fashion watchers couldn’t help but wonder: was Dita carrying a Burberry creation?
Close-up of Dita von Teese’s luxurious and exotic Bordeaux handbag, a statement piece that showcases her unique style, captured at London Fashion Week
As it turns out, the mystery was solved—Dita was indeed carrying a Burberry design. While the exact season remains uncertain, the rich Bordeaux hue and textured finish suggest it could hail from the house’s Fall 2012 lineup.
Her choice of the Burberry Brickfield crossbody, part of the brand’s iconic Haymarket Check collection, feels like a time capsule of early-2010s style—when statement bags were the ultimate status symbol. For fashion fans who remember those seasons, a similar Burberry check-and-leather version remains a collectible favorite.
Burberry Brickfield Mixed Media Shoulder Bag, $1,295
More Burberry Moments Worth Revisiting
Dita von Teese’s London Fashion Week appearance highlights Burberry’s lasting influence on celebrity style. For readers who want to explore more unforgettable Burberry runway and red-carpet moments, here are a few of our favorite features from the archives:
👠 Iconic Burberry Show-Watch Moments at Your Next Shoes:
- ⚡ 8 Standout Celebrity Looks from Burberry’s SS14 Show — from Poppy Delevingne’s oxblood trench and zebra pumps to Alexa Chung’s vintage ankle-strap pumps, lighting up London Fashion Week.
- 🌑 Cara Delevingne’s Gothic Elegance at Burberry’s London Show — featuring her dramatic lace-up sandals with sheer tights and runway-ready makeup.
- 👡 How Rita Ora and Freida Pinto Wear Burberry Wedges — a side-by-side moment featuring the Prorsum Spring 2013 wedges at LFW in bold, contrasting styles.
- 🕊️ Alexa Chung’s Iconic 2013 British Fashion Awards Look — she revisits her Burberry Prorsum satin ankle-strap wedges at the Spring/Summer 2014 fashion show.
- ✨ Suki Waterhouse’s Burberry Fringe Boots at LFW — the “Lilybell” boots from Fall 2015 feature studded fringe, platforms, and lacquered heel drama.