Posted on 01/29/2012 7:27:30 PM PST by ColdOne
The First Lady – better known for shopping at more modestly-priced High Street stores – along with the Queen of Qatar, Sheikha Mozah, closed off part of Madison Avenue to spend time in the luxury lingerie shop. Their purchases contributed to a market-spanking 12.5pc lift in sales.
Agent Provocateur, which is styled on vintage Hollywood glamour, sells handmade Calais lace corsets that sell for up to £900, which could ruffle the feathers of more than just President Barack Obama in an election year.
Gary Hogarth, Agent Provocateur's chief executive, refused to be drawn on the store's closely kept "secret client list". But he admitted the brand had attracted a high number of "unexpected famous names" – especially in the US, where sales have overtaken the UK.
On the back of this growth, Agent Provocateur, which is owned by listed private equity firm 3i, is launching an aggressive expansion strategy with more than 20 new shops opening globally in 2012.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Maybe it’s an exchange rate thingy. ;)
LOL! sure they deny it...par for the course with this bunch.
Whether or not it is true? Yet they are quick to deny huh?
Thanks for link Dubya-M-DessWent2SyriaStupid!
lol
According to The Telegraph, Michelle Obama purchased $50,000 worth of lingerie from Agent Provocateur. She and the Queen of Qatar, Sheikha Mozah, closed off part of Madison Avenue for a shopping spree at the luxury lingerie boutique.
Agent Provocateur is known for its handcrafted bras, panties, corsets and babydolls. With lace, rhinestones and intricate detailing, the pieces can cost as much as $1190. The store also sells some saucier items, like whips, garters and handcuffs.
10 to 1 Michelle is cuckolding Obozo . I think the story of her having an affair is true .
WHO would dare?
The queen shops
Plenty of masochists out there .
Yikes! Big bottom, my baby’s got ‘em - quote from the classic Spinal Tap.
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