I have been a huge fan of Agent Provocateur for a number of years, treating myself to at least one item of lingerie each Christmas. I could be wearing some ugly ripped jeans and a dirty t-shirt, but as long as I have AP lingerie underneath I feel like a goddess. I love their risqué designs, beautiful prints and luxurious fabrics, unfortunately they all carry a hefty price tag, fortunately they have a bi annual sale. This year my eye was caught by AP's L'agent collection, which has been designed by actress Penelope Cruz and sister Monica. L'agent Is geared toward a younger audience with a lower budget for lingerie and a passion for rebellion and adventure. L'agent is not available in AP stores but instead is sold on a separate website lagentbyap.com and by stockists such as selfridges and net-a-porter. Their designs range from innocent and romantic intimates to a pair of crazy looking neon leopard print suspenders. I decided to make a few purchases comparing the lovely lingerie designed by both Agent Provocateur and L'agent.
L'agent
Vanesa Non Pad Demi Bra £55
Vanesa Mini Brief £30
My L'agent order came in a very unsuspecting brown box, upon opening, the inside of the box had a printed design, much like that of Selfridges parcels.
My lingerie was wrapped in tissue paper and sealed with a L'agent sticker, no fancy gift box or ribbon as are included with Agent Provocateur orders.
My lingerie was all separately wrapped in plastic, this seems unnecessary and looks cheap. However i do like the lingerie hangers included, these are not included with ordered AP lingerie.
The bra itself looks very pretty and the colour is true to that shown on the website. The lace is not as soft or well made as AP but that is to be expected with such a difference in price. I found that this bra in particular was sized slightly smaller than most 36DD's but it still looks good on and feels comfortable.
The briefs match nicely and the sheer panels look lovely with the lace. These again came up a little small in size but the only available pair were a size larger than i would normally buy so fit me perfectly.
I was skeptical about the support this bra would give as it has no padding however it gives great support and most importantly feels comfortable.
Agent Provocateur
Lacey Bra £95
All AP lingerie comes in it's own box complete with ribbon, tissue paper and even an AP envelope containing your order details. Would you look at that box, so luxurious and perfectly ready to gift to a lucky lady.
The tissue paper is sealed with a sticker as are all L'agent products.
Here's a quick look at the bra. The lace is certainly of better quality than L'agent, it feels softer and more delicate than its cheaper counterpart. The colour is pretty and has a nice sheen to it.
The bra is a quarter cup, it's certainly not going to be your everyday bra, unless you are feeling super brave about your nipples showing through your clothing. The Lacey is far more comfortable than i had imagined it to be, the cups are soft and while small they still offer a good amount of support, which is unusual especially for larger sized quarter cup bras. I think the lace adds a little femininity to such a risque piece of lingerie. I love it, it's designs like these that make me go back to buying Agent Provocateur again and again.
I purchased both items over the Christmas period my L'agent order arrived quickly without any problems whilst my AP order was delayed considerably and i was informed another item i had ordered was actually out of stock.
Personally I prefer the designs of Agent Provocateur, with lashings of lace and creativity they never cease to inspire. L'agent is very different from my style, less sophisticated and unrefined however they do have some more high end looking pieces in the collection at a more purse friendly price. Agent Provocateur more geared towards professional women with disposable income, however now i have tested the goods i feel as though the difference in quality is minute considering the difference in price. So ultimately your choice rests on your style preference and your budget.
Who would you choose?
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