Associate editor, Viva
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Room check: The Sofitel Auckland
Zoe Walker checks in for a luxury 'staycation' at the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.
Room check: St Martins Lane
Zoe Walker checks into a spacious room in the heart of London's theatre district.
England: Harry Potter power
Zoe Walker - finally - gets swept away by the magical world of the boy wizard.
The Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa
Zoe Walker checks into a buzz-worthy new establishment, housed in a former bank.
Fashion Week: What you need to know
NZ's most fashionable week begins tonight, with an opening show from one of the country's most exciting young fashion talents, Harman Grubisa.
Taylor Swift wears New Zealand fashion
The superstar wore pieces from NZ fashion designer Juliette Hogan to Lady Gaga's 30th birthday party in Hollywood.
5 big things at Fashion Week
Fashion Week is over for the trade but now it's the public's turn. Viva magazine's Zoe Walker reports on the highlights and what we can expect this weekend.
Star model debuts at home
Kiwi modelling star Ashleigh Good opened New Zealand Fashion Week yesterday - the first time she has appeared in the event.
Lily Allen fronts House of Holland eyewear campaign
The latest Brit girl to front a House of Holland eyewear campaign is a new icon of London, Lily Allen.
Up close with Klum in NZ
As she heads to New Zealand to launch her new lingerie line with Bendon, supermodel Heidi Klum talks intimates with Zoe Walker.
Christine Sharma of Ruby and her beach holiday plans
The managing director of Ruby will spend summer with family at Whiritoa beach.
Makeup artist Amber D's summer getaway
It's been a massive year of travel for Lorde's makeup artist.
The working style of J.W. Anderson womenswear designer Greta Villiger
Greta Villiger likes to test boundaries — and break them.
Inside the Prada universe
As Prada opens its first New Zealand flagship store, Zoe Walker looks at the relevance of the Italian brand today.
Is what we wear important?
A new book with more than 600 contributors examines and celebrates women’s relationship with clothes. Zoe Walker talks to the editors.
Print run: Mary Katrantzou's new line for Adidas
Designer Mary Katrantzou, queen of prints, talks to us about her vibrant new collaboration with Adidas.
The cool new brand from the team at Huffer
Huffer grows up and goes out with its new brand Aim.
The Voice of Hope: Jazz Thornton
We talk to the inspiring Jazz Thornton, co-founder of website Voices of Hope.
The New Talent: Shane Petana
We meet the talented teenager, Shane Petana, who was part of the Manawa Ora project.
The Musicians: Kathleen Williams, Jade Paynter, Ellie McBurney and Ash Parton
The friends behind the band Vivid on friendship, nerves and favourite tunes.
The Instagram Influencer: Maia Cotton
We meet the talented teen model, blogger and burgeoning social media star.
Our favourite local power dressers
Women, fashion, power: not a multiple choice. As a new exhibition looking at the wardrobes of influential women opens in London, we look at some local power dressers.
The hippest hotel in Venice Beach
The carefree atmosphere of The Rose Hotel is the perfect backdrop to Venice Beach and its cast of colourful characters, discovers Zoe Walker.
Beyond the classics: What to wear this summer
Zoe Walker's pick of the top trends to keep your look fresh and interesting.
Flight check: Auckland to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines
Zoe Walker flies across the Pacific to sunny Hawaii.
Prada perfection at Milan Fashion Week
A make-do-and-mend attitude has never felt more modern, writes Zoe Walker from Milan.
Cara Delevingne for Topshop Unique
The top model, and current face of Topshop, opens the runway at the brand's London Fashion Week show.
First look at Ruby's new collaboration
We talk to the top international illustrator behind Ruby's latest collection.
Make a Stand: Fashion that gives a damn
The personal is political and that includes what you - and politicians on the campaign trail - choose to wear. Zoe Walker looks at the contentious relationship between fashion and politics.
Where to eat in Palm Springs
Old-school sophistication or new and hip? Zoe Walker gets a taste of the evolving restaurant and bar scene in wider Palm Springs.
Week of milestones draws to a close
In a year marked by milestones from some of the country's top creative brands, New Zealand Fashion Week has wrapped for another year after three days of highs and lows.
Fashion Week show report: Kate Sylvester
Zoe Walker on Kate Sylvester's latest collection.
Sylvester's bookish bent Tartt's things up
Returning to New Zealand Fashion Week after a five-year hiatus, fashion designer Kate Sylvester closed three days of trade shows with a collection representing the reasons behind the ongoing success of her brand.
Favourite things: Palm Springs design aficionado J.R. Roberts
Roberts reveals his passion for modernist architecture, Ford Mustangs and miracle flowers
Sun, sand & stars in Palm Springs
Once the favoured haunt of Hollywood A-listers, Palm Springs is regaining its reputation as the place to see and be seen. Zoe Walker joins the cool crowd in the hot resort city.
Timeless vintage style in Palm Springs
We visit one of the best vintage stores in Palm Springs.
A golden home in the desert
Architect Robert Stone creates unique homes of life and beauty in a harsh environment.
Favourite Things: The duo behind NZ's hottest new label
The talented pair behind new label Harman Grubisa share their eclectic treasures.
Me and my Clique
Zoe Walker finds out how the internet has shaped the friendships - and style - of these groups of friends.
New Zealand fashion's new order
Looking ahead to an exciting show representing the wave of fresh talent within the local fashion industry.
When in Wellington: A city guide by the faces behind web series Capital Culture
The real-life friends behind the funny web series share their favourite city spots.
The new way to wear a full skirt
A loose sweater and full, voluminous skirt is the easiest styling trick this season.
At work with the nanny
You must be kind, you must be witty. Nanny Hayley Wilcox shares insights into her busy job.
Film Festival: A rare look inside Dior
A new documentary offers a rare insight into the atelier of Christian Dior - and creative director Raf Simons. Zoe Walker talked to the film's director.
When in Sydney: A city guide by Brenda Briand of Benah
Brenda Briand of Benah shares her insider guide to the city.
Andrew McLeod's new collaboration with Meadowlark
The artist talks about his new collection of rings.
Room check: The Marlton, New York City
Zoe Walker checks into a 'Baby Grand' hotel in The Big Apple.
Like a Boss: Shona Grundy, Trigger Happy
The CEO of tech company Trigger Happy on being the boss.
Like a Boss: Rachel Sloane, Naveya & Sloane
The creative director of a local jewellery label on her career.
Our favourite new label has opened a store
Label to watch Eugenie has just opened a boutique in Ponsonby.
The quiet confidence of Atea
New Zealander Laura Myers is keeping things simple with her brand to watch, Atea. She talks to Viva's Zoe Walker.
10 Minutes with top model Anmari Botha
International model Anmari Botha is as passionate about art as she is about ruling the runway.
The Topshop Effect
Topshop is coming to New Zealand. Viva fashion features editor Zoe Walker discusses the impact on our designers.
Who made your clothes?
A year on from the Rana Plaza disaster, a global movement is calling for a more ethical fashion industry. Find out how to take part in Fashion Revolution Day.
Rebecca Taylor on dressing the Duchess of Cambridge
The New Zealand-born designer on dressing royalty.
Royal visit: What Kate wore
The Duchess of Cambridge is now an expert at letting her wardrobe do the talking, choosing a series of conservative, and sometimes reworked, ensembles for this tour.
The new label that's made to move
Bridal designer Kelsey Genna has turned her hand to activewear.
Supermodels, then and now
A film explores how supermodels dealt with careers that focused on their looks - and nothing else. Zoe Walker talks to the director, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders.
Royal tribute in red and black
Clad in the colours of Canterbury, the Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to the people of Christchurch yesterday in a red and black ensemble by the Italian brand Luisa Spagnoli.
Kate gives a Kiwi teaser
It finally happened: the Duchess of Cambridge wore a design by Emilia Wickstead, her New Zealand-born designer favourite.
Kate sticks with British threads
Black and silver fern motifs: you couldn't get more symbolic of New Zealand than that, with the Duchess of Cambridge opting for both at last night's state reception at Government House.
Duchess' black and white tribute to NZ colours
Think of it as the Duchess of Cambridge's version of smart-casual: an open-knit dress to the knee.
The Royal Wardrobe Watch
Holding out for an ensemble with links to the local fashion industry.
Duchess sets tasteful tone
Regal in red, the Duchess of Cambridge set the tone for this week's royal tour, arriving in Wellington in a tastefully tailored bespoke scarlet coat and gown.