Lingerie has long been a Valentine’s Day gift, and a Valentine’s edit in 2013 listed ten sets, chemises and bodysuits worth buying. Lace, mesh and sheer panels dominated that list, along with silk and a few playful prints. Here is how that edit looked, and what gift-buyers can confirm in the shops for 2026.
The 2013 edit
The 2013 picks ranged from affordable high-street sets to designer pieces. In prices of that year, a limited heart-print bra and briefs from Marks & Spencer cost S$49 and S$20. A two-toned lace and mesh babydoll from Charm Element was S$21.90. Ck Underwear’s half-mesh, half-lace plunge set cost S$169 for the bra and S$79 for the briefs.
At the luxury end, an Agent Provocateur tulle bra and lace briefs were S$124 and S$165 at Net-A-Porter, and a La Perla silk-blend chemise was S$607. Triumph’s all-lace bra and string girdle came to S$159.90 and S$119.90, and Aimer’s scarlet set was S$119.90 and S$39.90. Mimi Holliday’s peach padded set cost S$99 and S$59 at Perk. A La Perla bodysuit and an H&M pink lace set were listed with prices on application.
The edit also treated lingerie as a confidence gift, a purchase for yourself on a single Valentine’s Day. It suggested keeping floral prints for casual wear and choosing lace, mesh or sheer detailing for the occasion.
What the 2026 collections show
Several of the same names are still active in Valentine’s coverage this year. Vogue Scandinavia’s Valentine’s gift guide, published on 23 January 2026, listed Agent Provocateur’s Lindie balconette bra at EUR 235 and the matching brief at EUR 185. It also included Intimissimi’s Pretty Flowers bandeau bra, Kiki de Montparnasse’s embroidered tulle-panelled stretch-silk corset and Princesse Tamtam’s Jeanne set.
A separate Vogue Scandinavia edit grouped sets by colour: red and dark pink from Agent Provocateur, Chantelle and Lace Laboratory, and pastels from Gilda & Pearl. Triumph’s Amourette charm bra appeared in its section for cup sizes C and above. Agent Provocateur’s Mirabelle bra was EUR 160 and its brief EUR 100 in the same edit.
Voir Fashion described La Perla’s 2026 Valentine’s selection as built around silk slip dresses, red lace bras and bodysuits that sit between nightwear and eveningwear. It named red and black lace against flowing silk as the pairing of the season.
Silk and lace, then and now
The fabrics from 2013 are still the ones shoppers see. Bergdorf Goodman’s guide to high-end lingerie describes La Perla as a luxury label with a history of almost 70 years, known for nightwear and intimates in silk and other delicate fabrics. It names La Perla’s Maison Silk Chemise as a pick for sleepwear that doubles as lingerie. It credits Agent Provocateur’s founder as Joseph Corré, son of Vivienne Westwood, and describes the label’s vintage-inspired approach.
Voir Fashion gives 1994 as the year Agent Provocateur was founded.
Prices have moved on. A La Perla chemise was S$607 in Singapore in 2013. Neiman Marcus listed a La Perla silk satin camisole at US$640 and matching trousers at US$764 in an earlier Valentine’s guide. Silk sets remain a gift-guide staple, and Forbes has called La Perla’s matching silk set a mix of comfort and chic.
Buying it as a gift
Gift guides now often treat lingerie as part of a wider wardrobe. Vogue Scandinavia’s 2026 gift edit sits alongside jewellery and everyday essentials. Some pieces, such as robes and silk pyjama-style sets, suit gift-givers who prefer sleepwear and loungewear to lingerie.
Anyone buying for a partner can check each brand’s own site for current stock and prices. Several 2013 names, including Ck Underwear, Perk, Aimer and Charm Element, did not appear in the 2026 coverage found, so their current ranges are not confirmed here.