Some of you may remember my previous article on Beyoncé's "Why Don't You Love Me?". Well, further discoveries have warranted a revisit to this mid-century wonderland.
Just to refresh your memory:
On another of my many YouTube train-of-thought binges, I stumbled onto footage from a 1950 Burlesque film called "Teaserama":
Now doesn't that seem oddly familiar? How about this?
Turns out Beyoncé was heavily inspired by Bettie Page and the Pin-up Girl in this video - not just in her dances but also in her clothes.
The maid costume may also have been partially inspired by this outfit:
But mostly that last one is just fun, isn't it?
Short but sweet.
Just to refresh your memory:
On another of my many YouTube train-of-thought binges, I stumbled onto footage from a 1950 Burlesque film called "Teaserama":
Now doesn't that seem oddly familiar? How about this?
Turns out Beyoncé was heavily inspired by Bettie Page and the Pin-up Girl in this video - not just in her dances but also in her clothes.
The maid costume may also have been partially inspired by this outfit:
But mostly that last one is just fun, isn't it?
Short but sweet.
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