All Hours by Agent Provocateur focuses on next-level comfort
The iconic British label inspires us to rethink our outfit foundations with its luxurious but practical new lingerie styles
Over the past year, many of us have traded our polished working wardrobes for the kind of practical track pants and roomy knits that are more conducive to life in lockdown. While our new uniforms certainly boast comfort and a slouchier version of chic, there is a lot to be said for the little touches that make us feel more pulled together – statement earrings, a pearl-encrusted hair slide and even our underwear. Iconic British label Agent Provocateur can always be relied upon for lingerie that is so beautifully constructed it feels closer to ready-to-wear, and its latest collection encourages us to add a luxe touch to loungewear with an array of styles that blend the brand’s signature sensuality with real-world wearability.
Born as a small boutique in London’s Soho in 1994, Agent Provocateur is renowned for its unique design-led silhouettes, high-quality fabrics and spirited approach to lingerie. This time around, creative director Sarah Shotton wanted to craft something that we can wear from ‘morning to midnight’. Devised for our modern, multifaceted lives, the collection combines beauty with functionality; delicate bras with pretty details still offer optimum support in a size range from 32A to 38F.
“There is something quite romantic about a hint of lace peeking out from beneath a cashmere cardigan, and something rather indulgent about slipping into a matching silk set
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Consider them to be the perfect base layers to elevate your casualwear – there is something quite romantic about a hint of lace peeking out from beneath a cashmere cardigan, and something rather indulgent about slipping into a matching silk set, whether it’s for a date night at home with your significant other or to pair with silk pajamas for an evening of face masks and old movies.
Each of the All Hours styles has been named after a romance-novel character. There’s Lucky, a barely-there design in a semi-sheer stretch tulle; Brigette, an understatedly sexy set that features striking Japanese leavers lace; Paige, an ultra-luxe style that is crafted from an Italian wet-look microfiber; and Lorna, the most romantic of the bunch, which comes with a delicate scalloped edging.
With lingerie being one of the most intimate aspects of our daily attire – and the literal foundation – it is essentially the jumping off point for your entire outfit, and therefore plays a vital role in how we feel in our clothes on any given day. With this in mind, our underwear can offer a wealth of confidence, polish and joy, provided we choose the right pieces. With Agent Provocateur’s All Hours collection combining practicality with style, it’s a no brainer for every lingerie drawer.