One of New Zealand's biggest makeup artists - currently touring with Lorde - shares her insider tips on making it in her industry.

Take inspiration from the runway, with a Halloween costume based on the Spring 2015 collections.

The Fondation Louis Vuitton was officially opened in Paris this week, with a gathering including the who’s who of the fashion world. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the striking modernist building in the Bois de Boulogne will act as a cultural asset for the city, with 11 gallery spaces throughout the huge space. It opens to the public on October 27.

From Sofia Coppola to Michelle Williams, see who was the official opening party:

Meet Olivia Moor, master of race style, red lipstick and intricate line drawings.

Treat your skin to an intensely indulgent and targeted application. PLUS our pick of masks to try this long weekend.

Two soothing treatments to try this week.

The chance to work with an artist from Auckland’s manufacturing heyday reconfirmed the importance of good, old-fashioned design ethics for Ingrid Starnes.

Jean Paul Gaultier flew into Melbourne for the opening of his exhibition, with a lot to say. Fiona Ralph meets the chatty Frenchman.

The passing of Oscar de la Renta has left a vacancy: couturier to America's royalty, writes Alexander Fury.

Monocle editor-in-chief Tyler Brule is in town for the launch of a seasonal shop within Crane Brothers, writes Fiona Ralph.

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.

We live in a culture that glorifies skinny, but the consumer has the power to change it.

It’s all the more difficult to be a conscientious recycler when you’re forever receiving packages overflowing with frivolous fillers.

In the 20 years since Consuelo Castiglioni founded luxury label Marni, it has built a reputation as one of the most consistent names in Italian fashion.

The model tasked with making a mythic fragrance modern is up for the challenge.

Fiona Ralph meets New Zealand illustrator Natasha Wright at New York Fashion Week, to see her take on the shows.

The new season is signalling a floral tribute. Michal McKay takes her pick of the blooming bunch.

Sunsmart routines are possibly even more important at home than they are on holiday.

Lorde's favourite jeweller shares her favourite off-duty spots.

Karen Walker is celebrating with confetti, cake and streamers, marking 10 years of her distinctive eyewear campaigns with a party-focused series and limited edition run of popular styles in gold released today. The designer has reason to party, with her eyewear line popular internationally and worn by everyone from Rihanna to Miranda Kerr. The new campaign marks a decade of “making faces”, with each season featuring quirky portraits showcasing each collection. Our favourites include the dictators campaign from 2006, the mops ‘dressed’ in sunglasses from 2011 and the ageless style of her age 60+ models in last year’s campaign. Take a look at the latest images here.

Saturated brights look at home among the colourful sights and sounds of California's Venice Beach.

Candy colour and shine define the new season’s head-turning looks.

Venice Beach-based designer Amanda Blake shares how she balances work with caring for two little ones.

The carefree atmosphere of The Rose Hotel is the perfect backdrop to Venice Beach and its cast of colourful characters, discovers Zoe Walker.

Zoe Walker's pick of the top trends to keep your look fresh and interesting.

Feminism without a commitment to economic and social equality is just window dressing.

Gucci glam, new openings and more: everything you need to know in the beauty world this week.