NZ Fashion Week goes back to its roots

Choirs, rappers, electric violinists, marching bands ... NZ Fashion Week hits a high note.

NZ Fashion Week promises to have plenty of highs writes Viva Editor Amanda Linnell.

Amanda Linnell eats and drinks her way around Seattle.

One can never accuse Steve Dunstan.

Designers push the boundaries to present their clothes in less than predictable ways.

It's been all very hush-hush as NZ fashion gears up for big week.

Fashion Week is about to kick off. Viva editor Amanda Linnell shares what to expect.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Entertaining has become less of a priority for food star Annabel Langbein. She shares how she came up with the idea to make the potluck dinner cool.

The Viva team scouted out some of the best places to eat in Queenstown in between shooting this week's fashion spread.

Do you follow Viva on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/nzhviva' target='_blank'>Instagram</a>? If you don't you should seriously consider it.

Luxury brands are using the social media platform to sell not just a look, but a whole lifestyle.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

Here's what's hot in today's issue of Viva.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

This week Viva celebrates inspiring teens and shares their guide to November's Taste of Auckland Festival.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks and be informed and inspired.

Follow the links in Amanda Linnell's editor letter for all our favourite picks from today's Viva magazine.

A new book showcases the award-winning works of Crosson, Clarke, Carnachan Architects.

When it comes to maximising the silhouette, this new look uniform scores full marks. Considered the "blackest ever" All Black uniform, it is also the tightest.

Two soothing treatments to try this week.

Fashion is about self-expression, individuality, it is a way of communicating with the world around you.

Today Viva highlights the look of luxe in this week's luxury issue. Find out how to combine tradition and eccentricity for your look.

Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel is guaranteed to put your holiday on a whole new fabulous level.

Fiji's luxurious Dolphin Island hotel is guaranteed to put your holiday on a whole new fabulous level.

Fashion can be frivolous and fun, but why not use it as a platform to get people thinking, speaking, acting?

O'Connell St Bistro celebrates its new partnership with French champagne house Louis Roederer with an exclusive five-course degustation - and you're invited.

Amanda Linnell discovers the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTec Special Edition is perfect about town and on country roads.

Celebrity chefs Pete Evans and Gavin Baker are pairing up to dazzle diners, first in Queenstown, then in Hawkes Bay. We speak to Pete about the finer details.

Modern architecture, historical importance and an outstanding landscape come together at Bay of Islands haven The Landing.

Give a loved one jewellery etched with intimate words and poetry from the likes of Baudelaire, Verlaine and Plato.

This week's Viva has inspired lots of fresh entertaining ideas for the festive season ahead.

This week we focus on fashion, with a look at an exciting new exhibition opening at the Auckland Museum.

Be inspired by Wellington-born interior designer Sandra Nunnerley's easy glamour in this week's issue of Viva.

Forget about mung bean salads served up in hippie cafes - the new trend for vegetarian food is all about elegant food created by leading chefs in some of our top restaurants.

Book a private dining room to take your celebration up a notch. We present our pick of the city's best.

Let’s celebrate! It’s Viva’s annual party issue.

The teens in this week's issue of Viva prove that age is no barrier to following your dreams.

What would it be like to meet one of the best looking men in the world? This week Viva is face to face with male model David Gandy.

This week's issue of <i>Viva</i> is set to get you in the mood for summer.

This week's issue of <i>Viva</i> is dedicated to embracing the positive energy that spring brings and finding ways to keep feeling vital all year round.

Amanda Linnell talks to Redcurrent c0-founder Rebecca Kain, and finds good taste runs in the family.