While the focus is on clothes and craftsmanship at NZ Fashion Week, there's more to the annual event. Viva Fashion Features Editor Zoe Walker brings us her insights from backstage.

The story of New York Fashion Week has been told in mostly black and white - making it that much harder to ignore all the unusual prints on the runway. And it's not just pretty florals or polka dots.

Victoria's Secret Angels have taken to the catwalk in the annual luxury lingerie extravaganza. Check out the stunning snaps from the New York event.

Nipping at the heels of the big names in fashion are keen young designers taking their place in the industry’s front rank.

Many of the styles on the runway at New York Fashion Week flash a bit of skin here or there: bare midriffs, cut-out backs, keyhole necklines.

New Zealand Fashion Week 2012 is coming to a close today. Here's the looks of the week hand picked by Viva's front-row fashion writer, Zoe Walker.

Auckland Council's tourism arm won't reveal how much ratepayer money has been spent on NZ Fashion Week, amid criticism.

Designer Oscar de la Renta may be a celebrity favourite, but the feeling isn't mutual when it comes to stars and athletes who want to delve into fashion design.

The red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year was dominated by black. Check out the polished celebs who attended the event in London.

The distinctive red soles of Christian Louboutin shoes are entitled to trademark protection, even if the company can't exactly call the colour its own, a court said.

The Viva fashion team look at what's in store for Day 3 at New Zealand Fashion Week.

The Viva fashion team's top picks from day one at New Zealand Fashion Week.

The biggest beauty trend of the moment is nail art, we put you in the picture with the latest looks.

Mary-Ellen Prendergast of up-and-coming local fashion label, Shen, has an easy affinity with the Ballet. This artistic connection was explored in Shen’s SS 12/13 collection Naïve Romance and has now been fully realised through a stunning short film of the same name, featuring Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Katherine Grange and filmed by renowned photographer, Stephen Tilley. Video courtesy PROCESS Fashion.

As Huffer celebrates 15 years in business, we take a trip down memory lane with the label's co-founder, Steve Dunstan.

NZ Fashion Week has opened, marking four days of shows and behind the scenes business.