Furniture maker Sam Orme-Gee shares a few of his favourite things

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

Global warming is changing the rhythms of grape ripening and harvest worldwide. But it could be cool for us

Celebrity chef Pete Evans is dropping in for a one-off dinner at Kauri Cliffs - and he is bringing along an eminent friend

Grooming touches make all the difference for men who know those little extras matter

Grooming touches make all the difference for men who know those little extras matter.

Hearty recipes that take 'food as fuel' to new heights.

A London couple find the nirvana they longed for on Waiheke Island.

With a diffusion line about to drop at Topshop Oxford Circus, Tauranga designer Teresa Hodges highlights 10 things that bring her joy

Fresh and zesty dishes lie in wait for those worn down by less authentic, gravy-laden imitations

Look your best walking down the aisle and in photographs

A Kiwi country girl rubs shoulders with British celebs and shows us the good side to cakes and tarts in her debut cookbook

Subtle illumination works wonders on the complexion

US businessman Bill Foley has found making wines in New Zealand and building their reputations is far more fun in retirement than playing golf

Neisha Henry, from Smashbox cosmetics, which had its start in the film studios of Hollywood, tells Viva how the professionals shine.

Women sharing stories of success...

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.

As Marc Jacobs leaves Louis Vuitton after 16 years as creative director to focus on his namesake brand, we take a look back at his work for the French fashion house.

Runway highlights from Chanel's art meets fashion show at Paris Fashion Week.

See the looks straight from the runway on day one of NZ Fashion Week, including Zambesi, Hailwood, Twenty-seven Names, Coop by Trelise Cooper and Andrea Moore.

When I hear the word "authentic" applied to any product, I am immediately suspicious.

Megan May and Jeremy Bennett of Little Bird Unbakery - addicts of healthy food, sunshine and sunglasses - share their favourite things

Impress guests at your next soiree with a delicious selection of elegant canapes that can be made in advance

Daniele Mazet-Delpeuch’s life could never be described as ordinary. The first woman to be appointed as private chef to president Francois Mitterrand at the l’Elysee palace, at age 60.