Von Teese is new face of Wonderbra

Dita Von Teese has been named as the new face of lingerie firm Wonderbra.

The burlesque star, real name Heather Renee Sweet, will create her own limited edition range of the famous underwear as part of the advertising campaign.

Von Teese, who shot to fame when she married US rocker Marilyn Manson in 2005, follows in the footsteps of Eva Herzigova, Sophie Anderton and Caprice Bourett in modelling for the company.

She will unveil her underwear range in Paris next week.