New Zealand's seven-decade-old fashion industry isn't merely about clothes, finds Rebecca Barry.

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 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.

The trend for hobbies and habits of yesteryear is back in vogue your inner.

There goes Fashion Week again, and with it that decadent little mid-year rev-up for the soul, writes Rebecca Barry.

Postie Plus has posted a 6.5 per cent drop in earnings, and predicts retailing will struggle till Christmas but should improve in 2011.

Zero-waste design is a means of creating clothes that minimises fabric disposal. At the forefront of this move is Holly McQuillan. Viva finds out more.