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Per Una symbolizes Davies' aspirations for a clothing collection to suit all the needs of modern women. All items include the three hearts logo, which was inspired by a postcard he saw on holiday. With Italy as a major influence in feel, quality and studio location, per una simply means for 'one woman' in Italian.

The collection combines fashion with lifestyle thus creating a range that appeals to a wide range of women. Davies invested financially in the project. He has commented: "Per Una is a bit of an obsession for me really, but I truly love it. The work is something that I just have to do."

Biography

• 1941 – Born in Crosby, Liverpool
• 1967 – Leaves his dentistry degree at Birmingham University, to start his career as a buyer for Littlewoods
• 1972 – Starts his own company, 'Schoolcare'
• 1982 – Launches the retail chain, 'Next'
• 1990 – Launches the clothing label, 'George at Asda'
• 2000 – Resigns from Asda after takeover by Walmart
• 2001 – Per Una label for Marks & Spencer launches on September 28
• 2002 – Per Una to franchise stores launched around the world, M&S retains exclusive UK rights
• 2002 – Launches Collezione Italia, a collection designed in Italy
• 2004 – Launches Per Una Due, a younger version of Per Una
• 2004 – Launches Per Una Beauty - Fragrance and Cosmetics
• 2005 – Marks & Spencer buys rights to the Per Una brand
• 2005 – Resigns as head of Per Una
• 2005 – Reverses decision to quit Per Una and returns as consultant until September 2006

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Awards and honours

• 1985 – Guardian Young Businessman of Year
• 1987 – Wood Mackenzie Retailer of Year
• 1987 – FRSA (Fellow Royal Society of Arts)
• 1988 – Marketing Personality of Year
• 1988 – Senior Fellow Royal College of Art
• 1989 – Hon DBA Liverpool Polytechnic
• 2002 – Hon DDes Middlesex University
• 2003 – Drapers Record Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2004
  • April – Honorary Fellowship of the Society of Dyers and Colourists
  • May – Forum Award from TextilWirtschaft Magazine
  • September – Blueprint Designer behind the Brand National Portrait Gallery
  • September – Prima Award 'Designer of the Decade'

• Undated – Doctor of Letters, Heriot-Watt University