Pair of Mules
1997 (made)
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Although underwear is often hidden, even in private, some undergarments, such as this pink and black satin creation by Agent Provocateur, are so decorative and dramatic that clearly nothing is meant to be worn over the top. Their deliberately seductive designs carry the clandestine into the realm of fashion. Agent Provocateur’s lingerie is daring and colourful, and often takes its inspiration from 1950s film sirens and pin-up girls. The company was founded in 1994, with its first shop in the heart of London’s Soho. It has expanded rapidly, adding stores in Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Satin |
| Brief description | Pair of satin mules, designed by Agent Provocateur, Great Britain, 1997 |
| Physical description | Pair of mules in powder pink marabou and pink satin. |
| Gallery label | Sited in the heart of Soho, Agent Provocateur sells daring and glamorous underwear, which takes its inspiration from 1950s sex sirens and pin-up girls. Their tantalising and seductive lingerie carries the clandestine into the realm of fashion.(1997) |
| Credit line | Given by Agent Provocateur |
| Object history | Worn with satin underware set consisting of a bra, corset and waspie T.88:1, 2, 4-1997. |
| Summary | Although underwear is often hidden, even in private, some undergarments, such as this pink and black satin creation by Agent Provocateur, are so decorative and dramatic that clearly nothing is meant to be worn over the top. Their deliberately seductive designs carry the clandestine into the realm of fashion. Agent Provocateur’s lingerie is daring and colourful, and often takes its inspiration from 1950s film sirens and pin-up girls. The company was founded in 1994, with its first shop in the heart of London’s Soho. It has expanded rapidly, adding stores in Europe, the Middle East and the United States. |
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| Accession number | T.88:3, 5-1997 |
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| Record created | May 10, 2011 |
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