
Wanaka: Getaway girls
Where are you going? We ask two stylish designers showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia where they’re heading over winter.
Where are you going? We ask two stylish designers showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia where they’re heading over winter.
Madison magazine has become the latest casualty in the world of Australian fashion glossies.
Wellington Fashion Week has opened with a show by renowned Kiwi label WORLD. It's the second time the event has been held and this year almost 40 designers, including up and coming local brands, as well as the likes of Trelise Cooper, Starfish, Kathryn Wilson and Ruby are taking part. Wellington Fashion Week runs until April 7.
Yves Saint Laurent's famous garden provides a stylish refuge from the noise of Marrakech.
Kenzo travelled to India the delightful fall-winter 2013-14 homage to Asian temples. Taking the flatness of Far Eastern silhouettes, grosgrain ribbon from house-founder Kenzo Takada's former haberdashery was used to reimagine the temples' lavish decorations in golds, rich reds, cobalt blues and black. "We loved the Hindu temples, and we took the crown mouldings and symbols and rebuilt them," said designer Humberto Leon, one half of the design duo. Rounded shoulders and funky boxy (or oval) shapes ensured that Leon and his creative partner Carol Lim lived up to their cool-kid reputation - while temple guard sleeves and wrap fastenings added a ferocity that the program notes say evoke "ancient Asian warriors." But, above all, the opulent fabrics - like gold silk jacquard and rich printed lame - made this surely the most elegant collection seen since they joined the design helm in July 2011.
A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.
Bloody flight attendants; they have no sympathy for those with time management problems.
A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.
Designer Marc Jacobs believes modern grunge fashion is "style without substance''.
Helena Christensen worries that many ladies rush through life without taking the time to enjoy special moments.
Lindsay Lohan has secured a six-figure deal to promote a clothing company.
Who says New Zealand men don't have style? Our five fabulous models are inspiring men who have turned their passions in their careers
Keep your finger on the pulse this winter with earthy tones - from camel to khaki and interesting fabrics - corduroy, tweeds and leather. Jackets range from clean minimal suiting to quilted puffers, peacoats and trenches. While trousers are kept lean and skim the ankle. - VIVA
A dress worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, when she danced with John Travolta at a White House state dinner has been sold at auction for NZ$440,000.
The Men’s Special: A handpicked selection of what’s new in fashion and grooming. See this week’s issue of Viva for more.
Sandy Cooper, founder of Auckland shoe company, Minnie Cooper.
It seems hard to believe but many women don't wear make-up, iron their clothes or even wash their hair when preparing for a job interview, a survey has found.
With a diffusion line about to drop at Topshop Oxford Circus, Tauranga designer Teresa Hodges highlights 10 things that bring her joy
Miranda Kerr was reportedly involved in a serious car accident in Los Angeles on Monday and had to be rushed to hospital.
Three brides, three grooms, three weddings. We find out what made them all special
A handpicked selection of what’s new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week’s issue of Viva for more.
Headwear of all sizes, colours and styles stole the show at the official iD Dunedin Fashion Week launch.
Taylor Swift says it wouldn't be cute if she still wore sparkly dresses in 30 years' time.
Taylor Swift is known for gorgeous style and great looks. Here are some of the beautiful dresses she has worn on the red carpet, as well as some of her more daring on stage choices.