Per Una

Per Una does some really nice stuff - clothes and bags and womens' accessories, is what I mean by 'stuff'. Poor old Marks and Spencer was a bit of a shopper's disater, just a handful of years ago - and what differentiated their clothes from the slightly depressing ranks and ranks of pastel coloured, mumsy v-neck t-shirts and polyester trousers you'd get in shops like BHS, or the late, unlamented C&A (and bizarrely, still alive and kicking in the Czech Republic, is C&A) was well - basically not a lot. Certainly M&S still do sell myriad variations on the old-school type of items - if people are still buying, I suppose it would be foolish for them ...  Read the complete review

I always remember my Nana shopping at Marks and Spencer and my Middle Aged mother doing the same. I always thought Marks and Spencer was un-cool clothing to be wearing. However, not long ago (around 2001) they decided to try and get more shoppers interested in their clothing and had a stab at the younger and trendier mum's market. The brand they came up with was Per Una, a more glamorous and younger clothing range for women. PER UNA It is designed by George Davies who is the founder of next and the George rang at Asda. He was paid £125 million by Marks and Spencer and it is his biggest pay day since. However it was well worth it as Per Una was ...  Read the complete review

Like most people I used to think Marks and Spencers was expensive and only for the older generations, How wrong can you be! With the introduction of Per Una in M and S stores comes with it the feel of a designer concession the likes of which are in other department stores. The staff all wear different uniforms to the standard M and S which are pink, nice and bright. They are also very helpful and friendly not stuck up or pretentious and are very happy to help choose that ideal top or dress. I love the fit of their jeans as I am quite short and get them in a perfect length due to the fact they come in a range of sizes not just one fits all, which ...  Read the complete review

For a long time I used to laugh at my parents and colleagues for shopping in Marks and Spencers as it did have a reputation for 'old lady' clothes, good quality, but quite basic, with nothing particularly stylish. However, since the introduction of this fantastic 'Per Una' range, I have been a keen shopper in M&S! I think the Per Una range is aimed more at the younger generation, and has some fabulous good quality clothes, which are stylish at the same time. The range of clothes available is good, from full work outfits, to evening dresses, to socks and underwear. Everything is beautifully made, and just that little bit different - ...  Read the complete review

The Per Una range at Marks and Spencer's is meant to be the younger and 'hip' alternative to their normal clothing while still maintaining the air of sophistication or snobbery that they are so proud of. As you can tell, I'm not a huge fan of Marks and Spencer, perhaps its due to being dragged in there too many times for too long a duration when I was younger. Anyway, onto an a brief assessment of the Per Una clothing. The dresses still have a hint of looking like clothes meant for older people, the lines and cuts are unflattering and don't really mould to your shape, the dresses end up wearing you rather than you wearing them. The smart casual ...  Read the complete review