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Reply 1
ponjavic
Ok don't want jewellery I think, I am trying to find some nice lingerie for my girlfriend's 17th birthday. Where would I find this in London? I am looking for something victorias secret style in the price range of £40!

Thanks

# Agent Provocateur - 6 Broadwick St, W1. 020 7439 0229
# Janet Reger - 2 Beauchamp Place, SW3. 020 7584 93600
# Rigby & Peller - 22a Conduit St, W1. 020 7491 2200
# Bjorn Borg - 70 Sloane Avenue, SW3. 020 7581 0150.
# Wolford - 3 South Molton St, W1. 020 7499 2549
# Exotica * Knickers From Brazil* 15 Gloucester Arcade, SW7. 020 7835 0669.

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/home_feat_where_underwear.asp
First up has to be the stunning Agent Provocateur. The undies are glamorous in the extreme, without being tasteless. They have a good sized range, which means there's a sizeable chance that you'll find something which either you (ladies) or your ladyfriend will be delighted with. (Pictured left)

Hot on the heels of Agent Provocateur comes Janet Reger. They don't have such an extensive range - but what they have got is a vast amount of taste. The sets are understated and sexy but look as if they're fairly comfortable too, something that my girlfriend says doesn't happen too often with fancy lingerie. (Pictured top)

If neither of these pant emporiums takes your fancy head down to the exceedingly posh Rigby & Peller. The queen buys her knickers here, which should tell you a fair bit. So, although the price can be steep (only with made to measure stuff admittedly, "off the hook" lingerie is the same price as on the high street), you're guaranteed an excellent product. They do some damn fine corsets too!

If sporty is what you fancy then you'd best make your way to Bjorn Borg. It seems that after tennis Bjorn wanted to do something completely different, and here it is. The styles on sale will particularly appeal to the fan of retro although the goods are pretty enough to appeal to everyone.

If you fancy playing it safe, then Wolford is the place for you to go. High quality products mixed with "safe" styles (you won't find anything too revealing here) mean that you can shop without fear of embarrassment or outrage. Handy really.
Finally, those of you who fancy something unique should try Exotica * Knickers From Brazil. A lot of the styles on sale are hand painted or printed. So no two are the same. On top of this is the fact that they are properly Brazilian, small, colourful and exceedingly racy. We loved them.


http://www.agentprovocateur.com/
http://www.janetreger.com/
http://www.rigbyandpeller.com/
http://www.bjornborg.co.uk/
http://www.wolford.com/
http://www.exoticabrazil.com/
For £40 I would forget about Agent Provocateur. Unless they have a sale on perhaps - their sales are awesome - because otherwise £40 won't even get you a pair of knickers. Same for Janet Reger.

Um, I haven't shopped in London in a while so I can't think of anywhere to recommend instead. Selfridges will probably have some nice ranges that aren't too crazy expensive though!
Reply 3
A £40 birthday present? Lingerie? Aren't you worried you come over as a 40-year old guy who's married for a long time and has no inspiration left when it comes to gifts? :confused: I for one wouldn't be impressed.

Sorry this isn't helping. I recommend Hünkemöller (sp?).