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For Christmas 2006, per una unveils a modern and chic collection of fun eveningwear, shimmering separates, cool cut tailoring and must-have accessories.

per una embraces the tastes and needs of modern women with styles that focus on quality and design. Perfect wardrobe building becomes easy with a stunning selection of garments that can be put together to create the ultimate in stylish Christmas dressing.

Colour is important for the season as rich, jewel inspired shades of ruby red, emerald, topaz blue and gleaming gold make it a time to shine. Fabrics offer luxurious looks in lush velvets, sexy lace and shiny taffeta.

Midnight Blues: For the ultimate in luxury, Midnight Blues focuses on shades of blue. The bow back bustier is a glamorous addition for any wardrobe. Team it with the long corsage skirt for a ravishing party look. The floral appliqué dress skims the body and features a pretty floral design that adds shine and sparkle for night time seduction. Add a beaded tassel bag in turquoise that swings from the wrist.

Emerald Passion: Emerald Passion is dedicated to a stunning party wear colour that offers a desirable and beautiful look for Christmas. The emerald green velvet bias cut dress features stunning seam detailing that wraps around the curves. Chiffon finishing on hems and in seaming completes this style. Team it with the knot detail jacket for an instant fashion update.

Red Carpet Glamour: Dramatic and sexy, Red Carpet Glamour eveningwear is about dressing up for the ultimate take on festive fashion. The dress is back and the velvet bias cut dress in rich ruby red creates an elegant look of the moment. The strapless puffball dress in crisp burgundy taffeta just needs a simple string of beads for a stunning look that will shine at any party.

Golden Delight: Chocolate and Gold combine in a colour story that focuses on a luxurious range of elegant pieces in lush velvet and sheer chiffon. The sunray bustier in matt gold features bugle beading that is sprinkled onto chocolate chiffon. A pretty corsage on the shoulder strap adds a touch of femininity. The chocolate galaxy dress provides instant glamour and is a key style for Christmas with lace and sequin detailing. A metallic snakeskin clutch adds a chic finishing touch.

Tuxedo Ties: A cool tailoring story that looks at masculine lines with that feminine per una feel. The single-breasted tuxedo jacket in charcoal black is cut lean and long with a tailcoat design that flatters any woman’s figure. Trousers are wide and long for a fluid and sleek silhouette. Tied with a satin bow at the back, this jacket can be worn simply with a sparkly silver scarf for a sassy look.

The per una beauty collection offers contemporary and fashionable make-up. The collection uses clean sleek lines in silver to create stylish products that look good on you and in your make-up bag. The look for Christmas is where the bold red lip becomes the focus. A pop of colour for the lips is a must with skin being sheer and dewy. Add lashings of mascara for a modern take on party make-up.

The per una Christmas collection will be available in size 20.

Picture caption: Swirl Taffeta Dress, £55.00.