Addison Rae visits Jimmy Fallon in a showgirl-worthy gold gown first worn by a ’50s burlesque legend
It’s the glitz that keeps on giving.
Addison Rae stopped by “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday in a sparkling gold gown first worn by the burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee in the 1950s.
The pop star, 24, performed her smash hit “Diet Pepsi” on the late-night show, shimmying across the stage in layers of glittering fringe.
Her stylist Dara posted snaps from the performance on Instagram, noting that the dress was sourced from Los Angeles luxury vintage shop, The Way We Wore.
It was clearly a piece made for the stage, featuring a beaded bodice with a sweetheart neckline and swinging tassels at the bust, along with contrasting sparkling silver straps.
Footwear brand Nou customized her gold high-heeled mules with coordinating amber jewels at the toes and the singer’s name stamped inside the soles.
“Grateful to @dara._ & the incredible team for bringing us into this moment and to Addison, who is a constant source of inspiration. Your love means the world 💗,” the shoe brand posted.
Rae’s gilded gown was originally seen in the 1958 film “Screaming Mimi” — Lee wore it with opera gloves and a showstopping fur stole for her iconic performance.
Dita von Teese owns the silver version of the same dress and has displayed it in the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas.
Lee, who became one of the most famous burlesque performers of the 20th century, also authored the 1941 bestselling mystery “The G-String Murders,” as well as the memoir “Gypsy” about her early life. The latter was adapted into a Broadway musical and later a film starring Natalie Wood.
The Way We Wore celebrated the full-circle fashion moment on Instagram, writing, “To see this piece of history shimmering under the stage lights again felt like pure fashion alchemy. 🌟”
“We’re head over heels for this Old Hollywood moment reborn as a modern pop phenomenon,” they continued. “Endless gratitude to @dara._ and the dream team for believing in the power of vintage and letting this gown sparkle into the spotlight once more. ✨💛
