Australia's fashion season throws the spotlight on that country's fast-changing shopping scene.

Wellington Fashion Week has opened with a show by renowned Kiwi label WORLD. Courtesy: Oosh Multimedia

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Wellington Fashion Week has opened with a show by renowned Kiwi label WORLD. It's the second time the event has been held and this year almost 40 designers, including up and coming local brands, as well as the likes of Trelise Cooper, Starfish, Kathryn Wilson and Ruby are taking part. Wellington Fashion Week runs until April 7.

Yves Saint Laurent's famous garden provides a stylish refuge from the noise of Marrakech.

The world's your beauty bazaar and, with the whole global traveller look set to continue as a fashion and cosmetics trend in the seasons ahead, it is easy to adopt an eclectic approach to your appearance.

Kenzo travelled to India the delightful fall-winter 2013-14 homage to Asian temples. Taking the flatness of Far Eastern silhouettes, grosgrain ribbon from house-founder Kenzo Takada's former haberdashery was used to reimagine the temples' lavish decorations in golds, rich reds, cobalt blues and black. "We loved the Hindu temples, and we took the crown mouldings and symbols and rebuilt them," said designer Humberto Leon, one half of the design duo. Rounded shoulders and funky boxy (or oval) shapes ensured that Leon and his creative partner Carol Lim lived up to their cool-kid reputation - while temple guard sleeves and wrap fastenings added a ferocity that the program notes say evoke "ancient Asian warriors." But, above all, the opulent fabrics - like gold silk jacquard and rich printed lame - made this surely the most elegant collection seen since they joined the design helm in July 2011.

Lucky breaks, talent and hard work helped New Zealander Brent Lawler make it in the fashion world.

Sir Paul McCartney's fashion designer daughter Stella was honoured for her career as she was presented with an Order of the British Empire medal by Queen Elizabeth II.

As she approaches her 80th birthday, the legendary star also remains one of the world's most glamorous.

The new ghd eclipse is an upgrade of the original product, rather than an entirely new tool. The battle of the hair straighteners heats up.

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Hair straighteners come in varying prices and versions to choose from, so it pays to check out both the aesthetics and performance. Viva have put together a list of the top straightners to consider.

Designer Marc Jacobs believes modern grunge fashion is "style without substance''.

Helena Christensen worries that many ladies rush through life without taking the time to enjoy special moments.

Lindsay Lohan has secured a six-figure deal to promote a clothing company.

Harry Potter star Emma Watson has posed topless for a new book celebrating the beauty of nature.

Naomi Watts thinks plastic surgery can look "freakish'', and says she would prefer to age naturally.

Who says New Zealand men don't have style? Our five fabulous models are inspiring men who have turned their passions in their careers

Keep your finger on the pulse this winter with earthy tones - from camel to khaki and interesting fabrics - corduroy, tweeds and leather. Jackets range from clean minimal suiting to quilted puffers, peacoats and trenches. While trousers are kept lean and skim the ankle. - VIVA

Make-up makes women appear younger by increasing the contrast between facial features and skin tone, new research claims.

Grooming touches make all the difference for men who know those little extras matter

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A dress worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, when she danced with John Travolta at a White House state dinner has been sold at auction for NZ$440,000.

Karl Lagerfeld will direct a movie to mark the 100th anniversary of Chanel.