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Bra, Corset and Waspie

1997 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 7 parts.

  • Bra
  • Waspie
  • Corset
  • Bra Strap
  • Bra Strap
  • Box
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Satin with lace and elastic
Brief description
Satin underwear set with lace consisting of a bra, corset and waspie, designed by Agent Provocateur, Great Britain, 1997
Physical description
Powder-pink satin underwear set with black Leavers lace and consisting of a bra, corset and elasticated waspie.
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 pair of mules T.88:3, 5-1997.
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.
Collection
Accession number
T.88:1, 2, 4-1997

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Record createdSeptember 30, 2003
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