New ZealandJeweller dangles carat to 'best couple'Kiwi diamond buyer Ange Hardy went up against the big boys to secure the rare 22-carat white diamond which Hollywood celebrity Kim Kardashian will brandish on her finger on Tuesday.16 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeauty queen wants end to racism disputeJacinta Lal said controversy over the Miss IndiaNZ pageant had distracted from the "inappropriate and offensive" comments made by Paul Henry.15 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleLe beau mondeWhile we ponder what to buy this season, designers in Europe are showing what will be hot for summer in 2012.14 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Nature's answerIs SPF15 enough protection in our natural skincare products?13 Oct 11:00 PM
CompaniesL'Oreal shakes up make upL'Oreal is considering a bid of US$44 ($58.16) a share for Avon, the UK's <i>Daily Mail</i> reported.13 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Harsh light of dayWise up for the warmer weather with informed sun care choices.12 Oct 10:00 PM
LifestyleShady ladiesWhether they're retro or quirky, cutting-edge or glamorous, the right sunglasses will transform your look. Don't be timid when it comes to your shades this summer, make a statement.12 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe living is easyTime to get casual, with our summer checklist - easy pieces that will form the backbone of your holiday wardrobe.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeauty queen in race rowA blonde, blue-eyed woman is in a new racism row after winning a Miss IndiaNZ beauty contest, then being accused of not looking Indian enough.12 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Lighting the wayMecca Cosmetica has become the New Zealand stockists of Diptyque, the cult French candlemaker.12 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleWhite shirt looks set to be everywhere next yearSometimes the simplest of garments brings out a display of virtuosity in designers more effectively than anything more obviously sensational.10 Oct 10:30 PM
RetailUK fashion company wins brand battle with LacosteA British clothing supplier has won a four-year trademark battle against the fashion giant Lacoste.10 Oct 08:45 PM
Small BusinessInstinctive approachLots of people start new businesses. Not so many sell them for more than $10 million. Two sisters tell Christine Nikiel how they did it - and why lunch matters.10 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFrench lessonsThe French are the experts when it comes to all aspects of culture. Julie Harries explores Auckland's Gallic connections in a quest to gain some quintessential French style and attitude.10 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Sophie RobertsActress turned director Sophie Roberts lets <i>Viva</i> in on her style secrets.09 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Week 2010 round-up: The trends The wild weather bomb that hit the 10th New Zealand Fashion Week made everyone feel a bit drippy. At times the front row resembled a row of sodden crows on a wire, as fabulous baubles and sexy shoes were abandoned in favour of warm clothes.09 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleStyle Statement: Bright ideasFashion has rejected its current minimalist aesthetic and heartily embraced colour.08 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBubbles and chicWhen a champagne house can name Marie Antoinette and Marilyn Monroe as fans, you'd think the brand couldn't get any more glamorous - then they announce a collaboration with shoe designer Christian Louboutin.08 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleMerchants of rockPop artists have been involved in clothing lines for a while, but now indie rock bands are getting in on the action - and not always with successful results. <i>Viva</i> charts some of the failures.07 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleParis Fashion week: Animal prints stalk the catwalk at Louis VuittonMarc Jacobs has long flirted with danger and it has yet to do him much harm.07 Oct 02:00 AM
LifestyleStill crazy about CocoA new book about Coco Chanel captures the spirit of the great designer. Here <i>Viva</i> explores how Chanel revolutionised women's fashion, and why, even 25 years after Karl Lagerfeld took over, the label remains as iconic as ever.06 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleParis Fashion Week: Last of the great couturiers goes for brokeLagerfeld's shows are never presented on anything less than the grandest scale but, even so, such an ostentatious display of wealth and power was breathtaking.06 Oct 03:00 AM
LifestyleLondon, New York, Paris, MilanStay ahead of the game with some of the key trends and moments from the latest international fashion weeks.06 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleBeauty: Purple hazeThe current passion for purple gives plenty of choice for nails without going garish.05 Oct 11:00 PM
RetailFashion's crystal ballAustralian retail analyst Robert Buckingham is in New Zealand to share his insights on global fashion trends.05 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessHuffer picking US as gateway to worldA potential joint venture turned sour nearly spelled the end of clothing label Huffer's foray into the US market more than two years ago.04 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleParis thrilled with no-frills Philo's autumn collectionIf anyone can be credited with the return of so-called 'real' clothes to the catwalk then it is the British-born designer, Phoebe Philo.04 Oct 03:34 AM
