Bohemian glamour is the key theme at Vera Mont this season, with a collection of elegant evening wear designed to help you make an entrance. Decorative elements and opulent fabrics combine to create an extravagant, sexy and feminine look ideal for winter balls and Christmas parties, featuring influences from the Orient as well as the vintage touches beloved of fashion houses for the past few seasons.

Rich, luxurious colours such as dark red, deep blue, cassis and plum glisten like jewels in organza, satin and shantung silk fabrics, while draped chiffon and sunray pleats recall a bygone age of true glamour. Details like gold lurex embroidery, velvet trim and floral lace ensure this collection embraces the recent trend for folkloric influences.

The newly-fashionable concept of mixing different patterns and fabrics is updated for winter, with heavier materials like velvet or satin paired with delicate taffeta or printed chiffon. Inserts and sequin details add further interest within the younger VM range, where easy-to-wear separates sit alongside slinky gowns.

Focusing very much on the decorative, mix-and-match elements of winter fashion, Vera Mont also introduces ornaments such as brooches, rhinestones and satin ribbons, and the whole outfit can be finished to perfection with a faux fur stole or retro-glam evening bag.

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A great entrance guaranteed: the elegant bodice in red/pink is embroidered all over with sequins and, when combined with the matching taffeta skirt, it becomes a wonderful gown. A red fur stole with satin ribbon completes the glamorous look.

Opposite Top left: An elegant silk dress with abstract floral design looks really feminine with its flowing waterfall neckline and a light wavy hem. A matching scarf completes the outfit.

top right: A splash of colour in trendy magenta: the lightweight sunray pleated top with a satin bow is elegantly combined with a full-length taffeta skirt.

Bottom left: This black velvet dress with a boat neck and full godet skirt draws attention with its stylish design on the back and arms.

Bottom right: A floaty satin dress in graphite with a brooch skilfully highlights the feminine silhouette with dramatic pleats, drapes and frills.