f you’ve been wearing that underwear you bought on sale at Costco and are wondering why you keep getting the “not tonight dear I’m going out with the boys” spiel, perhaps its time to rid your drawers of those oversized panties and shake your booty in a whole new line of sexy skivvies. Prudes beware, Agent Provocateur is here.

The shop is nothing like those dives where cheap lingerie is purchased on Davie Street. You don’t have to sneak in
on the premise of picking up “something for a friend.” This store is class all the way. You’ll be proud to stroll through the door onto the bright fuchsia carpets, sit and gaze at the selection in matching chairs, or venture upstairs to check out the four-poster bed. The dressing rooms are big enough to drag someone into, but it’s just not ‘that’ kind of place.

Agent Provocateur is an erotic women’s lingerie line that originated in the ever-fashionable London. Hot British dames have been strutting around the UK, feeling sexy in their AP-wear. Now it’s this city’s turn to wash ourselves with the line of soaps, spray ourselves with the Agent’s signature scents, don the titillating garments, and show our stuff. And now Vancouver can boost that we’re the first store in Canada.

There are many lines to choose from. The Gangster set is a favourite with its boned bra in sexy black satin, cheeky briefs with satin pleats, and micronet hold ups. The Nadia range is made from pink lace and has a black Chantilly lace overlay. You can also pick up erotic literature, more revealing bras (try the ¼-cup bras with a set of pasties), a playful paddle or a ridding crop studded with crystals. Spanking has never felt so glamorous.

Agent Provocateur’s collection must have by inspired by Betty Paige, “the Queen of the pin ups.” No doubt she’d never sport unflattering panties, so why should you? Get sexy this season and pick up an item or two for spontaneous sessions under the mistletoe. This stuff’s so hot it just might be time to whip out that video camera. Lights, camera, Agent Provocateur! -C.A.

Hours: Sun.: 11:00am- 6:00pm; Mon. to Sat.: 11:00am- 7:00pm

Agent Provocateur
1026 Alberni Street
604 258 7943