The Big Apple has myriad temptations for time away from Fashion Week events.

While the focus is on clothes and craftsmanship at NZ Fashion Week, there's more to the annual event. Viva Fashion Features Editor Zoe Walker brings us her insights from backstage.

A cocktail salon and eatery provides an evocative taste of Vietnam in Britomart.

Shona Tawhiao, who is showing at Fashion Week, shares her favourite things with Viva.

From deep purple to blanc de blancs and everything in between.

A table full of moreish flavours for friends and family to tuck into.

The Viva fashion team's top picks from day one at New Zealand Fashion Week.

The biggest beauty trend of the moment is nail art, we put you in the picture with the latest looks.

As Huffer celebrates 15 years in business, we take a trip down memory lane with the label's co-founder, Steve Dunstan.

NZ Fashion Week has opened, marking four days of shows and behind the scenes business.

Get your soiree off to a great start with some delicious bite-sized appetisers.

Travel and food are high on the priority list for Dizengoff co-owner Troy Mentor.

A new arrival to Takapuna is a revelation in delicious food.

It's the coolest food trend amongst celebrities, now it's here. Nici Wickes meets Little Bird 'unbakery' owner Megan May.

The beauty look for a show can have as much impact as the frocks.

Established names form the backbone of the industry, but it's the fresh new faces who keep it moving forward. We talk to the designers behind four new labels holding their first solo shows at NZ Fashion Week.

From books to deer heads, James McKee and Nick Shaw like to fill their office space with their collections.

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