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Designer wants rates back
Designer Denise L'Estrange-Corbet is fighting Auckland Council to get back thousands of dollars paid in rates after a devaluation of the head office building for her label World.

Pirelli calendar 50th anniversary shoot
To celebrate 50 years of success, the Italian tyre manufacturer praises the world's supermodels, exposing them in a sexy, yet discreet photoshoot by renowned fashion photographers Patrick Demarchelier and Peter Lindbergh.

Nike pulls Pacific-style tattoo gear
Nike has pulled its tattoo-inspired sports gear for women after a backlash from the Pacific community.

Alexander McQueen celebrating with special skull scarf
Alexander McQueen has tapped Damien Hirst to create a series of limited-edition scarves for the accessory's 10th anniversary.

Rihanna behind the scenes for River Island
Rihanna has unveiled her new collection for UK label River Island in full. The singer has collaborated with the British high street store on a second clothing line for Autumn/Winter 2013. The line will be available in two separate drops throughout the season, with the first instalment coming in September and the second in November. Check out this behind the scenes video.

Rihanna's new River Island line - glam and sporty (+video)
Rihanna's new range carries the same urban feel as her debut River Island offering, although this season her styles have a more glamorous and sporty edge.

Queenstown's chic streets
Style File have been casting their eye over the stylish streets of Queenstown this week. Check out the street style and share your thoughts.

Fashion: Ground control
Flat shoes, from ballet flats to classic penny loafers, are seeing a resurgence of late as designers develop new ways to re-interpret flat shoes as an all-occasion option from work to weekend.

Fashion label hopes for 'Kate Middleton effect'
Issa, who designed the Kate Middleton's famous blue engagement dress, have teamed up with affordable brand Banana Republic for a new capsule collection.

Kim's little sisters inspired by Kanye
Kendall and Kylie Jenner say they feel inspired by Kanye West's fashion advice.

Alexa Chung admits: 'I didn't have much style'
Model and TV presenter Alexa Chung claims she didn't know how to dress until she landed her first TV job.

Karen Walker celebrates
As Karen Walker marks 20 years in retail, she takes a look back at some of her memorable campaigns.

Sass & Bide's latest face brings creative flair (+video)
British model Suki Waterhouse, who is the face of Australian label Sass & Bide's latest campaign, says she enjoys bringing her own creative flair to shoots.

Suki's sexy love letter to Sass & Bide
British model Suki Waterhouse has penned a love letter to Australian fashion label Sass & Bide after appearing in their 2013 Fall campaign.

Suki Waterhouse fronts Sass & Bide Fall 2013 campaign
British model Suki Waterhouse, who is the face of Australian label Sass & Bide's latest campaign, says she enjoys bringing her own creative flair to shoots. Waterhouse says she was allowed to get truly involved in the Autumn/Winter 13 campaign. She is a keen artist and was free to paint over some behind-the-scenes images from the shoot in New York City, explaining that freedom is just the sort of thing she loves.

Viva Hit List 8/5
A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Fashion: The line-up
Over the years, the pinstripe has been revisited by designers looking to add a touch of the sartorial into their collections.

Pinstripe chic
Over the years, the pinstripe has been revisited by designers looking to add a touch of the sartorial into their collections.

NY Fashion Week: Kenneth Cole Fall 2013
Kenneth Cole has returned to New York Fashion Week after a seven-year hiatus.

The Heart Truth 2013 Fashion Show
This is the unofficial kick-off of New York Fashion Week. The event, staged to draw awareness to women's heart health, included a collection of celebrity faces, from Wendy Williams and Kelly Osbourne to the youngest girls of the Kardashian clan. Check out the pictures.

Alexander Wang's surprise free sale
Designer Alexander Wang invited fans to a surprise event then told them via video that they could take as much FREE clothing as they could carry. A video was made to document the mayhem at the one-time event that sees men and women go mental, snatching up as many pieces from the Fall '13 T by Alexander Wang collection as they can. Check out the trampling, kicking, screaming, punching and stealing as the crowd goes wild at the free-for-all.

Courting confidence in the workplace
Lawyer Merran Chisholm solves the workwear balance to blend practicality with elegance.

Tim Blanks on his remarkable career in fashion
From wishful wannabe in Kohimarama to one of the world's most influential fashion journalists, Tim Blanks reflects on a career that was a case of right place, right time.

Uma Thurman stars in new Campari calendar
Uma Thurman is the star of the Campari Calendar 2014. The Kill Bill actress has been announced as the leading lady for the new iconic calendar, called 'Worldwide Celebrations'. It was shot by renowned fashion photographer Koto Bolofo and each month focuses on a special festival from different cultures around the world.

Karl Lagerfeld's new model muse
We’re ready to claim Ashleigh Good as one of our greatest fashion exports, with the 21-year-old model appearing in the latest campaigns for Chanel and Max Mara.

Juliette Hogan and the business of fashion
Making it doesn’t come easy in the changing world of fashion. With her business about to turn 10, designer Juliette Hogan talks to Zoe Walker about her complex relationship with the industry.