They have always been linked but the fashion world is increasingly looking to the art world for inspiration.

Viva is delighted to announce "First Light - Fashion's Night Out" on Friday September 30, the first event in a year-long schedule of activities planned by the High Street Guild.

Make a graphic statement next time you cook - and show your national pride - with this stylish Farfalline Bianconere black and white butterfly pasta.

Masculine in style, The Grill's basics are excellent but little details need attention.

With lashings of fruit now in season, here are recipes jam-packed with goodness.

Grasse, the pretty Provencal town nestled between the Mediterranean and the mountains, is truly the Mecca of the fragrance world.

Jimmy Pham's Vietnamese restaurants dish up great food for tourists while giving local kids an opportunity to better their lives.

The beauty of nature surrounds floral artist Saskia Havekes in every aspect of her life.

Spring's latest scents are beautifully bottled.

The New Zealand influence has seen cafes and restaurants in Britain paying more attention to early diners.

The vice-president of an international perfumery tells Viva about creating a fragrance with top fashion designer Elie Saab.

New electronic devices are replacing the job of your tastebuds when it comes to tasting wine.

Huffer's talented Sam Hickey shares his loves.

This talented young designer is one to watch in the fashion world.

The award-winning home designed for the Harvey family by architect Michael O'Sullivan makes full use of its compelling surrounds.

The beautifully renovated Auckland apartment of Michael Hooker and Hodi Poorsoltan showcases their love of different styles and cultures, as it combines both old with new, and East with West.

Men's thicker skin visibly ages more slowly than women's but one area can be a giveaway.

Four stylish men about town tell Viva what's on their wish list this spring.

The typical Kiwi male might have difficulty getting their head around the latest menswear trends, but it's time to get a grip

A look back at the highs and lows of this year's Fashion Week.

Fans of Rick Stein will be able to get up close and personal with the international man of fabulous food at the Taste of New Zealand Festival next month.

South Auckland hairstylist Lincoln Nguyen is off to the US after winning the NZ title of new talent colourist for this balayage look.

Kathryn Wilson opened her shoebox shaped pop-up shop in Britomart on Saturday, with the entire spring/summer 2011 collection and styles exclusive to the store.