France is taking drastic measures to save its struggling wine industry.

A change in importation legislation means New Zealanders will soon have access to a wider range of unpasteurised French cheeses.

An Epsom restaurant does an excellent job of satisfying a hankering for French cuisine.

Do you want to be a model? If you're 16 and older and at least 5'8" (173cm) in height, now might be your chance.

Fun ways to feel the French vibe without flying all the way to Paris.

Expat Marie Jordan tells Viva about the uniquely French sense of style and how she incorporates it into her everyday life.

Pilot, restaurateur and now antique buyer - multi-talented Philippe Gallais' tastes run to the fine things in life.

Hubert James Marcel Taffin de Givenchy, founder of the famed French fashion house, is 83 and has lived his dream.

Try a modern makeover of a classic hair style, writes Janetta Mackay.

Zambesi menswear designer Dayne Johnston takes us inside the fast-paced world of working the Paris fashion collections.

A tourist and a resident give their views on the best bits of the City of Love.

There are many gizmos out there which claim to improve your wine drinking experience. We look at the ones that work.

Leading American grafitti artist Matt Moore tells Viva about his collaboration with eyewear icons Ray-Ban.

Don't be afraid to experiment with different kinds of pasta - but always go for the best quality.

Boutique owner Carol Young has mastered the art of packing for a holiday overseas.

Seed Gallery asked 27 artists to interpret their current work into two card designs.

Paula Herbert is one of those glamorous socialite types who looks enviably golden and glossy in the Sunday social pages.

Karley Feaver explores the notion of escapism in her latest exhibition.

Pretty dresses and comfort are high on the agenda for hair stylist Kate Murphy.

Kiwi Phil Davenport keeps the cogs running at exclusive bar and restaurant KuDeTa in beautiful Bali.

New Zealand is seeking to make its mark on the global spa industry, writes Janetta Mackay.

Take off with a minimum of fuss with some holiday-enhancing products, writes Janetta Mackay.

The holiday fashion feel has plenty to offer, year-round. Two clever New Zealand designers show the way.

A fascinating doco about New York Times street style photographer Bill Cunningham is showing at this year's New Zealand film festival.

Get ready to relax - body, mind and soul all get five-star treatment at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in Queensland.

A study of the UV effects on grapes has potentially revealed why our wines are so distinctive

Keya Matthews is lucky enough to work with the designers of one of her favourite labels.