Manuge et Toi.com is home to burlesque costume designer, corsetiere and pattern-maker, Christina Manuge. After only two years on the Toronto burlesque scene, Christina has made herself known; Impressing performers and fellow costumers alike, with her flare for innovation, extensive design talents, and exquisite attention to detail.

Perhaps you’ve cooed over some of Christina’s work already, and don’t even know it! Her creations have been proudly taken (and taken off) on stages across Canada and other parts of the world. Some of her greatest designs have been featured at the London (England), Vancouver and Toronto Burlesque Festivals, the Burlesque Hall of Fame/Miss Exotic World Pageant, as well as boudoirs the world over!

On September 29th 2009, all of Manuge et Toi’s most sensational creations hit the stage in one night! We teamed up with our favorite and most dazzling clients and friends for a spectacular evening of burlesque. "Of Corsets and Striptease" was a HUGE success, and we are so thrilled to have witnessed such wonderful support for Christina's work.

Want to know even more about Manuge et Toi?? Then check out this interview with Christina featured on Tanya Cheex's "Rhinestones and Whiskey"!




"Christina Manuge has an unrivaled attention to detail, and the exquisite, simple lines of her creations speak volumes about her mastery of form and design. For elegance, drama, and beautifully unique creations the only choice is Manuge Et Toi."

- La Minouche
Les Coquettes Cabaret


"Christina consistently blows me away with her creativity, attention to detail, and client service! Once, with extremely short notice, I asked her to whip up a costume for an important photo shoot in LA. I basically told her, "Just make it!" When I opened the package on set containing the custom silk and lace costume, everyone gasped. Each person demanded to know where I purchased such a gorgeous ensemble. I was tickled pink to share that it was a custom original by Christina Manuge. I feel gorgeous in the costumes she creates for me and I can count on her designs to keep me looking my best."

- Coco Framboise


" The first piece of Christina's I ever saw was the peacock burlesque costume for Coco Framboise with its gorgeously draped tail piece and I just had to see more! I was not disappointed. Christina has an eye for materials, colour and detail that is distinctive; there is no mistaking her work. She reinvents classic themes and puts a modern twist on them, without losing the original appeal. The treble clef and velvet cupcake pasties are perfect examples of Christina's creative and unique way of packing as much detail into a small space as possible, without it becoming fussy and overdone. On top of all this, she is a genuinely kind and lovely person to communicate with. I look forward to the day when a Manuge-et-Toi original graces my wardrobe! "

- Poppy Fields


"Christina is basically fantastic. I could run out of adjectives to describe her and still fall short of the mark. Dealing with her is always a pleasure, as she is friendly, prompt, understanding and generally a lot of fun, and her creations are just unbelievable! She has a fabulous eye for lines and colour, and no matter how good of an idea you go in with she always manages to make it even better. Everything I've had made has been beautifully constructed inside and out. Any time I go out wearing one of her pieces, I know that I'll be revelling in appreciative comments. I keep going back again and again because I've never felt as gorgeous in anything as I feel in a Manuge et Toi costume. I can't recommend her enough."

- Chassy VanKlaas


"When I got up the nerve to apply to the Burlesque Hall of Fame pageant it was only a week before the deadline, and I knew I would need to update my costume. I approached Christina with a few ideas and she immediately agreed to help. Within a few short days she had custom encrusted six panels on the corset for my signature candy apple act, along with sections of the bra and garter tabs. She also whipped up an entirely new tail and avant-garde headpiece using brand new techniques and vision. Not only was I thrilled that the costume helped me earn an invitation to this world famous event, but I was filled with an even bolder confidence to step onto that stage in Las Vegas -- in front of many of the best burlesque performers on earth -- and give the show of a lifetime. Thank you, Christina for helping me to look world class and to feel it too!"

- Coco Framboise


"I just had to let you know that the bra and panties arrived and were absolutely perfect in every way!! They look so good with the corset I made and they fit like a dream... I couldnt be happier! Thank you so much for your patience and hard work throughout- I will certainly be back for more and will reccomend you till the cows come home!!!"

- Bethan Billinglsey
Desert Orchid Corsets, UK


"After I had a taste of what you can do, anything else is Walmart!"

- Roxi Dlite