One of my first Christmas memories is of being forced to watch my father's Christmas panto. The sight of him in a sparkly dress, pink high heels and a blonde wig has stayed with me forever.

The spotlight is blinding, and a bead of sweat makes its way down my temple in agonizing slow motion, dissolving into my red-sequined evening gown.

At Brioni, evening jackets with a sheen are always a key part of the collection but have been particularly strong this season.