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Grassroots glamour in Gore
Now in its 22nd year, Gore's Hokonui Fashion Awards continue to attract and inspire designers of all levels.
NZ Fashion Week: Highs and lows from the back catalogue
Viva looks back on 10 years of parties glamour and gossip.
Beauty: Balmy days
Beat the harsh blast and cracked lips of winter with some serious skin soothing.
NZ Fashion highs from the last 10 years
Looking back at the those who have made their mark on New Zealand fashion.
Dream Weaver: A day in the life of Sara Tetro
Sara Tetro, the busy TV star, model agent and mother of two is nothing like her tough on-screen persona.
Ban the bottle, says model
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has called for mothers to be forced to breastfeed for the first six months of their baby's life.
Demure and chic, with a bit of bling
They say that every woman resorts to tradition where her choice of wedding dress is concerned. Chelsea Clinton is no exception, clearly.
Fashion leader turned hand to philanthropy
Gurshon (Gus) Fisher, philanthropist, fashion leader. Died aged 89.
Fashion Plate: Emma Gleason
AUT student Emma Gleason tells Viva about her passion for all things fashion.
Backlash as black fashion mag takes on white director
Ellianna Placas, who has been appointed fashion director at America's largest magazine for African-American women, is white.
New model army
Competition is under way for the new flock of contestants vying for the title of this year's Next Top Model. Jacqueline Smith goes behind the scenes.
One-click wonder
Ten years ago, women only bought clothes they had tried on. Today, millions get their fashion fix on Net-a-porter. We ask London-based founder Natalie Massenet why we're in love with online shopping.
Juggling two lives
The winner of last year's competition has managed to launch her career while completing her schooling.
Fashion Plate: Yvonne Brownlie
Look Good Feel Better general manager Yvonne Brownlie shares her style secrets.
Feeling pretty on the inside
Leading Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan launches her latest lingerie collection at Farmers stores from today.
NZ fashion industry pioneer dies
Gus Fisher, one of the founders of the New Zealand fashion industry and a well-known philanthropist, died on Tuesday night and was farewelled at a funeral this afternoon.
Gender benders
The blurring of the sexes is nothing new in popular culture, but androgyny is finally being accepted by the general populace.
A love-haute relationship
Haute couture may be struggling in these tough economic times, but there is still a place for it on the catwalks of Paris.
Beauty: Best face forward
Facials these days are fit for all fancies, with many different experiences on offer.
The new faces of NZ's fashion industry
Winners of NZ Fashion Week's 'new talent' competition come together for a special shoot.
Milan: City of style
The Milanese live up to their effortlessly elegant reputation, writes Zoe Walker.
Retail Therapy: Bikini babe
Harajuku Lovers are a very Japanese, cutesy-pie range of mini fragrances.
Beauty: The skin you're in
Kerri Jackson tracks down some products to help protect your skin through the winter months.