In today's Viva: The man behind Louis Vuitton

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.

Here at Viva we believe in going the distance to get the story. For this week's issue, fashion editor Dan Ahwa flew to Bermuda for the weekend to discuss the America's Cup and luxury fashion trends with the chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton, Michael Burke. Beauty editor Janetta Mackay flew to Sydney for 24 hours for a stimulating interview with French makeup genius Francois Nars, and wine editor Jo Burzynska made the most of a recent visit to London to judge at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, interviewing leading winemakers from Georgia, the ancient country where Europe meets Asia.

Plus, we also talk to New Zealand fashion designer Georgia Alice, who is quickly earning recognition internationally, and Jesse Mulligan reviews new restaurant The Culpeper.

- nzherald.co.nz