Dita Von Teese "delighted" to be special guest at Melbourne Fashion Festival

Dita Von Teese has confirmed that she will be a special guest at next year's Melbourne Fashion Festival.

The burlesque star, who recently attended the Melbourne Cup Derby Day event, said that she is looking forward to launching her underwear range for budget clothes store Target and making an appearance on the catwalk on March 10.

Von Teese told the Herald Sun: "I am delighted to celebrate the launch of Von Follies by Dita Von Teese, my debut lingerie collection for Target Australia at the 2012 L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival. I look forward to appearing on the coveted runway for the first time in my very own designs."

Melbourne Fashion Festival CEO Graeme Lewsey added: "Dita Von Teese is an international style icon and we look forward to welcoming her to the LMFF Runway. She will add undeniable glamour and a sense of theatre to the show."

Next year's Melbourne Fashion Festival will celebrate its 16th year as Australia's premium fashion event by featuring designers such as Aurelio Costarella, Sass and Bide and Alex Perry.

Last year, Von Teese visited Sydney to stock up on fetish underwear in a Sydney store. After her visit, the shop sent "a heap of stock" to her and she sent them back "a pair of autographed knickers and a letter sealed with a kiss".

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