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Catwalk catfights begin in <i>Next Top Model</i>
At least four of the New Zealand's Next Top Model top 13 finalists are already signed with an agency.
French home for Kiwi style
An expat Kiwi is opening a shop in Paris dedicated to stocking NZ fashion.
Clothing our future Olympians
Swimwear from Karen Walker? Equestrian outfits from Alexandra Owen? Zoe Walker wonders who will design NZ's 2012 Olympic uniforms.
Retail Therapy: Model for Sera
Do you want to be a model? If you're 16 and older and at least 5'8" (173cm) in height, now might be your chance.
Fashion Plate: Marie Jordan
Expat Marie Jordan tells Viva about the uniquely French sense of style and how she incorporates it into her everyday life.
Discos out, proms in for UK primary school students
Limo rental companies and dressmakers are starting to cash in as 'proms' to celebrate the end of primary school take off across Britain.
Stella McCartney to design Great Britain's 2012 Olympic uniforms
The designer will create the kit for the British Olympic team, working in conjunction with the sportswear label Adidas.
The art of beaute
Janetta Mackay test drives a host of beauty products, from Paris with love.
Male order from Paris
Zambesi menswear designer Dayne Johnston takes us inside the fast-paced world of working the Paris fashion collections.
Take two in Paris
A tourist and a resident give their views on the best bits of the City of Love.
Billabong drops in on Californian label
Surfwear retailer Billabong is buying Californian clothing brand RVCA for an undisclosed amount.
The little white dress is fraught with complications
The Independent's Susannah Frankel contemplates buying a little white dress for the European summer.
<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Humble pie over hostess outfits
I owe Air New Zealand - and Trelise Cooper - an apology. When the first photos of the uniforms were released, I was appalled.
Future is bright
Leading American grafitti artist Matt Moore tells Viva about his collaboration with eyewear icons Ray-Ban.
Hot tips for buying clothes online
Addicted to online shopping? Viva's Zoe Walker shares a few more of her favourite websites.
Spa treatments fit for a queen
Paula Herbert is one of those glamorous socialite types who looks enviably golden and glossy in the Sunday social pages.
Wildlife charities upset over Elle Macpherson's 'rhino horn' comments
The supermodel says she regrets "banter" in which she appeared to admit using a banned product made from rhino horn.
Couture start-ups end week of high fashion
Lady Gaga-inspired monsters and vibrant spring colours take centre stage in Paris.
Who's who in the world of spas
Decode the spa circuit and cross the pretenders off your list, writes Janetta Mackay.
Low times on High St
Auckland's Fashion Central is facing a dressing-down, with boutique owners saying sky-high rents will force them out of the area.
Fashion Plate: Kate Murphy
Pretty dresses and comfort are high on the agenda for hair stylist Kate Murphy.
Haute couture in Paris: Bejewelled skeletons and a mighty lion
Held in rooms at the gilded Place Vendome, Givenchy's haute couture show gave attendees a chance to touch the gowns.
The full treatment
New Zealand is seeking to make its mark on the global spa industry, writes Janetta Mackay.
Beauty: Travel tricks
Take off with a minimum of fuss with some holiday-enhancing products, writes Janetta Mackay.
This charming man
A fascinating doco about New York Times street style photographer Bill Cunningham is showing at this year's New Zealand film festival.