The expensive settings and cutting-edge clothes were gone.

An Auckland teenage model is destined for international fame after being recruited to appear on the next series of Tyra Banks' hit TV series.

New Year's Day drew a stellar crowd of magnates, models and sports stars to Ellerslie.

Nineteen-year-old Olivia Moor took home the grand prize in the Viva Fashions in the Field event at Ellerslie.

The supreme winner at the Fashion in the Field event at Ellerslie Racecourse is the sister of last year's winner.

She won the event in 2006 so organisers of today's Fashion in the Field at the annual Boxing Day races at Ellerslie asked Claire Hahn to try her hand at judging.

Sophie Donovan has turned her favourite headwear into a growing business sideline.

Viva's hit list of what to look out for in the New Year.

Emergency rescue options for summer.

Lining fabrics as outer layers, jackets made from plastic tags, and a designer who refuses to take a bow: Martin Margiela is a true fashion visionary. As he steps down, 20 years of innovation are celebrated in one unique collection.

The top model turned Top Model photographer who is in Auckland with the reality show.

The chance to see the Louis Vuitton people celebrate a love of sailing on their home waters of the Cote d'Azur is too good to miss for Amanda Linnell.

Viva's Zoe Walker gives her tips on how to do summer casual.

Christmas gifts with a Kiwi flavour will be much appreciated.

Minuit frontwoman Ruth Carr explains her individual take on style.

The week-long "Out of the Closet" wardrobe sale will raise money for the Elton John Aids Foundation.

Who can resist gifts that go further?

The suntan, fake or natural, has always caused a stir. Once a sign of poverty and vulgarity it is now the preserve of the rich and famous.

Trelise Cooper has opened her first standalone store in Sydney and Kate Sylvester is doing the same next week.

Here's some practical little presents to top up the usual festive fare.

The recession has been disastrous for the fashion business. But Michael Kors has weathered the storm - and kept his tan.