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Textile queens delving into the fine print
Creating your own bespoke fabric designs is one way to stamp your mark on a collection. We meet three local textile queens.
Actress Danielle Cormack doesn't follow trends
Actress Danielle Cormack shares her style secrets.
Richard Kavanagh gets a taste of the Big Apple
It has been a big week for an Aucklander in New York.
NZ Fashion Festival: What to expect
Add a little glamour to your life and join in the fun and action of the New Zealand Fashion Festival, which kicks off this Friday in the heart of Auckland City.
Retail Therapy
Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.
Off to a fine start with the right brunch menu (+recipes)
A leisurely brunch enjoyed with friends or family is a satisfying way to set up the day.
Review: Fig & Olive Restaurant, Howick
A restaurant with a Mediterranean twist should become a local haunt.
Presenting fashion in the digital era
As the international show season gets underway, today's designers are looking for new ways to interact with audiences.
Foodie fandom: Sharing the joy and passion for food
For culinary enthusiasts, says Nici Wickes, there's no better place to get a fix than at the masterclasses and workshops of the various festivals celebrating all things delicious.
Review: Mikano, Mechanics Bay
Mikano offers good looks, reliability and a sense of comfort with a touch of excitement.
Puppet lover Lara opens up about stranger things
An unusual childhood toy is among Lara Fischel-Chisholm's favourite things.
Karen Walker celebrating milestones
As Karen Walker celebrates 20 international solo shows, the designer looks back at her most memorable moments on the catwalks of London and New York.
Retail Therapy
Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.
Happily ever afters really exist
What makes love a success? We talk to three couples, working in similar fields, to find out the secrets behind their love.
Kicking it with Splore's performance director
Eve Gordon, performance director for Splore Festival, shares with Viva her varied passions.
A lovers' picnic (+recipes)
Find a patch of grass and sit down with someone to while away an afternoon with a basket of deliciousness.
Creativity mixed with designer tastes
Victoria Spicer lets us in on her ultra-stylish world.
Review: Ile de France, Newmarket
Hearty French fare is sometimes just the ticket to ease woes.
How wine is affecting our planet
With a growing awareness of the impact of high carbon emissions, winemakers are turning to more palatable alternatives than traditional wine bottles.
The art of conversation
'Did we turn the oven off?' trumps 'I love you' when it comes to meaningful communication.
Retail Therapy
Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.
Health kick eating (+recipes)
Being good to your body can be a rewarding experience for your tastebuds too.