This week we’re joined by the legendary Dita Von Teese, who’s bringing her Nocturnelle tour back to New Zealand in August 2026. It’s been seven years since she last performed here, and this time she’s mixing her signature burlesque with a dose of old-school stage magic inspired by the magicians she spends time with at the Magic Castle. The way she talks about it, you can feel how much she loves pushing herself creatively.

Dita also gives us a peek behind the glamour. From two massive storage units full of costumes to clothes she’s kept since she was 18, her wardrobe sounds like a living time capsule. She opens up about the joy of rewearing pieces with history, and how sure she’s always been about her own style, even when Hollywood expected everyone to look the same.

One of the sweetest parts of the conversation is hearing her talk about Taylor Swift. Dita shares how Taylor personally called her, knew everything about her work, and insisted they perform side by side in the Bejeweled video. It’s a genuine story of respect that clearly meant a lot.

We wrap things up with confidence, fantasy, to-do lists and why it’s totally fine to enjoy feeling hot sometimes. Dita is open, generous and a proper icon, and this episode is such a good time.

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