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Wine: French revolution
France is taking drastic measures to save its struggling wine industry.

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

<i>Saison</i>: Epsom
An Epsom restaurant does an excellent job of satisfying a hankering for French cuisine.

Retail Therapy: Model for Sera
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.

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

Beauty: Twist on tradition
Try a modern makeover of a classic hair style, writes Janetta Mackay.

Pastry chef who takes the biscuit
Pierre Herme is to macarons what Heston Blumenthal was to porridge and ice-cream.

The art of beaute
Janetta Mackay test drives a host of beauty products, from Paris with love.

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

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

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

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

Pasta la vista (+recipes)
Don't be afraid to experiment with different kinds of pasta - but always go for the best quality.

Retail Therapy: Deal with it
Seed Gallery asked 27 artists to interpret their current work into two card designs.

Karley Feaver's favourite things
Karley Feaver explores the notion of escapism in her latest exhibition.

The Dish: Biscuit treats
Feeling like a decadent treat? Well, we suggest you try the Sabato range of home-cooked biscuits.

Who's who in the world of spas
Decode the spa circuit and cross the pretenders off your list, writes Janetta Mackay.

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

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

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

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

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

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