The economic recession and increasing awareness about environmental and ethical concerns have spurred many in the fashion industry to look more closely at its image.

A descendant of Te Rauparaha has used her ancestor's famous Ka Mate haka as inspiration for apparel designs for next year's Rugby World Cup.

New research says New Zealand is underperforming when it comes to high-value, processed food exports.

The Hells Angels are suing a luxury fashion house.

It's an age-old question: "Does my bum look big in this?" And the answer is yes - for women wearing the Booty Pop.

Celebration of hat draws thousands to the Red Centre, writes Pamela Wade.

If the purpose of a corporate rebranding is to create buzz, then Gap certainly succeeded.

Sometimes the simplest of garments brings out a display of virtuosity in designers more effectively than anything more obviously sensational.

A British clothing supplier has won a four-year trademark battle against the fashion giant Lacoste.

Pop artists have been involved in clothing lines for a while, but now indie rock bands are getting in on the action - and not always with successful results. Viva charts some of the failures.

A new book about Coco Chanel captures the spirit of the great designer. Here Viva explores how Chanel revolutionised women's fashion, and why, even 25 years after Karl Lagerfeld took over, the label remains as iconic as ever.

Lagerfeld's shows are never presented on anything less than the grandest scale but, even so, such an ostentatious display of wealth and power was breathtaking.

A potential joint venture turned sour nearly spelled the end of clothing label Huffer's foray into the US market more than two years ago.

Patience is a virtue when it comes to living the good life, discovers Wendyl Nissen in this extract from her new book, A Home Companion.