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Editorial: Model too old at 21? Think again
"Saphira Tuffery's story is more than a testament to her determination."

Top Muddle: Those who can't do, view
TimeOut writer Jacqueline Smith blogs on season three of New Zealand's Next Top Model.

Fashion Plate: Rai Banbury
Moet Hennessy brand manager Rai Banbury knows a thing or two about luxury.

<i>New Zealand's Next Top Model</i> returns tonight
New Zealand's Next Top Model returns to television screens tonight at 7.30pm on TV3.

TV Pick of the week: NZ's Next Top Model
First there was 2009's doe-eyed blonde, Cristobelle. And supposedly "curvy" Ruby, who went on to receive the bigger profile. And Laura, the snarky runner-up who now dominates runways and editorial photo shoots.

<i>Shelley Bridgeman:</i> Body image and young girls
The news story about the mother who injected her eight-year-old daughter's face with Botox has turned out to be a hoax.

Suri Cruise's $200,000 shoe collection
Suri Cruise's shoe collection is worth over £100,000 (NZ$200,000).

VIP fashion: Don't you know who I am?
The world of fashion VIPs isn't just about the social pages or sitting in the front row - Viva peeks into the VIP salon.

<i>Gill South</i>: Optically challenged
Gill South fancies a new look and takes a stylist along to help her choose the perfect pair of glasses.

Chainstore axes topless adverts
Australasian tween clothing chain Supre is under fire after running ads featuring a young topless model.

Back from tragedy to chase dream
Teen in running for New Zealand's Next Top Model after recovering from crash that killed her best friend.

Male model features on sexiest women list
Magazine apologises for 'pass the sick bucket' comment after readers' vote.

Beauty: Belle of the ball
DIY or salon-styled, here's how to make school ball hair and makeup stand out.

Duchess' sweatshop garb starts stink
The Duchess of Cambridge has come under fire for wearing a dress made in a Romanian sweatshop.

Beauty: Paint and decorate
Makeup artist Francois Nars once again creates fresh looks for women, easily replicated at home, with his latest book.

Pierre Cardin: Making his name live forever
Pierre Cardin, whose designs changed the face of consumer culture, is selling up. But his brand is immortal.

The Olsen twins: Bona-fide fashion designers
Against all odds, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have managed to make their luxurious label for older women a resounding success.

Dressing up: What were you thinking?
Designers talk us through their creative process - from the spark of an idea to the final product.

Up-and-coming labels in NZ fashion
Fashion's all about the new. Viva meets two young designers you may not have heard of yet.