Provocateur

The Provocateur is a self-talker gone bad -- he or she hones in on a victim and whispers, mumbles, or yells provocative insults and threats.

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The Daily Mail reported that Michelle Obama spent the money during one trip to Agent Provocateur on Madison Avenue while she was visiting with the Queen of Qatar.

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It's like an Agent Provocateur ad with more nipples and lesbianism, but at least an Agent Provocateur ad is trying to sell you the stuff you're looking at.

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Michelle seduces Tony the Old School way -- bump and grind dancing and teeny tiny skirts -- no Upper Eastside Agent Provocateur needed.

Tina Wells: Skins Wins Where Gossip Girl Failed Tina Wells 2011

Photograph by Roe Ethridge, Styling by Katie Schillingford Miu Miu top $990, short skirt $745, long skirt $895 and shoes $630 Miumiu.com; DAKS clutch $1,600 Daks.com; Gucci hat on desk $495 Gucci.com; Agent Provocateur tights $80 Agentprovocateur.com.

A Stricter Dress Code 2011

On Friday, the nightclub Provocateur in the Meatpacking District hosted its Vagabundos party, inspired by "the most famous party in Ibiza," said Michael Satsky, one of the club's owners.

Viva Ibiza in New York Marshall Heyman 2011

Amy Sussman for The Wall Street Journal DJ Luciano performed at the Vagabundos party at Provocateur, where attendees dressed up and struck poses for the occasion.

Viva Ibiza in New York Marshall Heyman 2011

"Hi, it's me the Ego, I'm fine" and "Hi, it's me the Provocateur, I'm fine too".

Marie-Laure Delorme: Provocation and Silence in Public Enemies Marie-Laure Delorme 2011

Amy Sussman for The Wall Street Journal Guests were encouraged to 'dress up like chic vagabonds,' said Michael Satsky, one of the owners of Provocateur.

Viva Ibiza in New York Marshall Heyman 2011

Some retailers are brand new to the street, such as an Escada, Buccellati, Agent Provocateur, Perrin Paris and Paul & Shark.

An Avenue's Shaky Rebirth Laura Kusisto 2011