From themes such as "weapons of mass distraction" to subliminal messages of attraction and desire, Agent Provocateur's shop windows are well known for being dramatic and daring. This very intimate shopping experience has achieved notoriety through stunning and stimulating window displays, which have become famous worldwide. Enzo Peccinotti's photography is matched with quotes from a host of famous names, including Vivienne Westwood, Debbie Harry, Mario Testino, Kate Moss, and the Editrice of Erotic Review, all responding to the delectable displays, in this stimulating look at these erotic exhibitions. Celebrating the varied window displays—from Slumber Party to Leather Maid—of a cutting-edge establishment once threatened by police with the 18th-century Obscene Displays Act, this arousing collection of images powerfully celebrates the female body and sexual attraction.
Joseph Corré (son of Vivien Westwood and Malcolm McLaren) and wife Serena Rees opened the first Agent Provocateur shop 10 years ago arousing a media frenzy usually reserved for superstars. After this phenomenal success, Agent Provocateur has gone on to launch a thriving mail-order catalog, an award-winning website, and produce complementary accessories including shoes, jewelry, and a very successful fragrance and beauty line. Enzo Peccinotti is a photographer whose clients include Agent Provocateur, I-D magazine, The French Film Institute, The Sunday Times, and Time Out.
Photography, Fashion & Appearance
144 pages, Cloth, 9 1/2 x 9
Distribution Rights: US & CA
$29.95 (CAN $32.95)
9781862057142 (1862057141) Pub Date: April 2008
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