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Fashion history donated to Dior
They were little books that made fashion dreams come true for thousands of Kiwi women. Now, they're going home.

Fashion: Ready to robe
Dressing between seasons means making the most of versatile pieces from lightweight knitwear to chambray separates, the type of clothing items that work well in both cool and mild temperatures.

Robe up this season
Dressing between seasons means making the most of versatile pieces from lightweight knitwear to chambray separates, the type of clothing items that work well in both cool and mild temperatures.

The latest fragrance offerings for men
Men’s fragrance choices are growing ever more individual, writes Viva beauty editor Janetta Mackay.

First-class face tips for flying
Planes, trains and cars wreak havoc on your skin. Planes leave your face dry and parched, sun adds wrinkles, humidity means breakouts.

Top ten highest paid models
Brazilian beauty Gisele Bundchen has topped the list of the highest earning models for the seventh year in a row.

Top 10 highest paid models
Take a look at this list of the top 10 highest paid models in the world.

Men on the street
Be inspired by the style of these well-dressed men Viva spotted around town.

Model Alek Wek has no time for victims
Model Alex Wek doesn't have time for people who feel sorry for themselves and constantly dwell on their difficult pasts.

Style File: Jaime nails it
Style File paid a visit to Parnell's La Cigale French Market on a bustling Saturday morning.

Supermodels' seductive shoot
The Italian tyre manufacturer gathered six of the world's top models and two renowned fashion photographers for celebration photoshoot.

Pirelli calendar 50th anniversary shoot
To celebrate 50 years of success, the Italian tyre manufacturer praises the world's supermodels, exposing them in a sexy, yet discreet photoshoot by renowned fashion photographers Patrick Demarchelier and Peter Lindbergh.

Nike pulls Pacific-style tattoo gear
Nike has pulled its tattoo-inspired sports gear for women after a backlash from the Pacific community.

Nike commits cultural faux pas
Nike says its Pro Tattoo Tech gear - leggings, sports bras, jump suits and singlets - features designs "inspired by tattoos from the southwest Pacific".

Rihanna behind the scenes for River Island
Rihanna has unveiled her new collection for UK label River Island in full. The singer has collaborated with the British high street store on a second clothing line for Autumn/Winter 2013. The line will be available in two separate drops throughout the season, with the first instalment coming in September and the second in November. Check out this behind the scenes video.

Rihanna's new River Island line - glam and sporty (+video)
Rihanna's new range carries the same urban feel as her debut River Island offering, although this season her styles have a more glamorous and sporty edge.

Busting foreign beauty myths
Newspaper decides to get to the bottom of the French feminine mystique. The secret is “to do everything falsely: [they are] falsely coiffed, falsely dressed, falsely fatal”.

Queenstown's chic streets
Style File have been casting their eye over the stylish streets of Queenstown this week. Check out the street style and share your thoughts.

Teen Choice Awards 2013
Stars arrive at the Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles.

Fifty Shades lingerie collection unveiled
You've read the book, now you can wear the underwear as the official Fifty Shades of Grey lingerie collection is unveiled.

Jeans maker in design stoush
Two foreign-owned jean-makers are in a New Zealand court fight where one alleges the other copied its design.

Cosmetic changes
Fancy the chance to try new, free beauty products and tell the world what you think of them?

Beyonce's got a new do
Beyonce Knowles has debuted a cute pixie crop. The stunning songstress took to Instagram to reveal her dramatic new hairstyle.

Fashion: Ground control
Flat shoes, from ballet flats to classic penny loafers, are seeing a resurgence of late as designers develop new ways to re-interpret flat shoes as an all-occasion option from work to weekend.