Cruz sisters in front of London store. Photo: standard.co.uk — *Cruz sisters in front of London store. Photo: standard.co.uk*

Premium British lingerie brand Agent Provocateur's new diffusion line, L'Agent by Agent Provocateur, has opened its fourth location in the world in Montreal. Currently, its three other stores are in London, New York City and Los Angeles.

Located on the second level of Montreal's Ogilvy department store, L'Agent is designed in collaboration with sisters Penélope and Mónica Cruz. Prices are lower than the Agent Provocateur mainline collection, and the diffusion line is described as "playful, fresh and sophisticated with a provocative edge".

The L'Agent line launched in August of 2013 and features seasonal collections as well as a 'classics collection' featuring lingerie, accessories, nightwear and swimwear.

*Ogilvy, Montreal. Photo: Google Street View*

Agent Provocateur is considered to be a luxury lingerie company. It was founded in 1994 by the son of British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood.

In September, Agent Provocateur's Canadian flagship opened in The Colonnade at 131 Bloor Street West in Toronto. The 1,260 square foot store neighbours luxury brands including Escada, Cartier, Prada, Mulberry and Chanel. Agent Provocateur also operates concessions within five Holt Renfrew stores.

Montreal's Ogilvy will be overhauled as it merges with nearby Holt Renfrew. The expanded 220,000 square foot Ogilvy/Holt's will feature a luxury hotel and multi-million condos above. the $400 million project is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: May 27, 2015