When Viva was launched 15 years ago, Jane Phare was in at the outset.

Danielle Wright finds a day spa for children less about creating a 'mini-me' experience and more about 'me time' for the kids.

Waving between the boxer and the gladiator, Donatella Versace gives away his version of the Man. For summer 2013, he will be fighting and bodybuilding.

Bright, bold blocks of colour from Burberry and Ferragamo, Versace went gladiator sending down hunks with hardware, Prada delivered some classic suiting while Jil Saunders made a return from hiatus, sticking to her minimalist ways. Here's a look at what the designers are seeing for Spring/Summer 2013 at Milan Men's Fashion Week.

The spa scene in Auckland is stepping up.

Exercise advocate Jane Wilson believes in glowing from within.

A leading New York dermatologist says treating sun damage is not just superficial, it is good survival strategy.

Salon owners Sara Allsop and Jock Robson talk to Viva about the things that have contributed to their happiness and success.

It smells like red wine, feels slimy when wet and is figure hugging. Inspiration for the red wine dress came when Gary Cass noticed a skin-like layer covering a vat of wine that had been contaminated with bacteria and "gone off". The University of Western Australia researcher wanted to create a wearable seamless garment that formed itself without a single stitch. “The product is very delicate, comprising micro-fibrils of cellulose, the material that forms green plants’ cell walls," he said. Researchers are now using other forms of alcohol, including growing the bacteria on beer, to produce a translucent material.

A makeup maestro gives a masterclass in achieving pin-up girl style with a modern twist.

Results explain the renewed popularity of this skincare ingredient.

Shiseido's role in beauty and its fusion of Eastern and Western ways goes more than skin deep.

M.A.C's Asia-Pacific director of artistry, James Molloy, creates a pin-up inspired look with the M.A.C Hello Sailor! collection that he describes as 'pin-up girl style with a nautical twist'. Read more here.

Auckland mane maestro Mana Dave has been named NZ Hairdresser of the Year at a ceremony in Sydney. The annual Hair Expo awards bring together the cream of Australasia's hairdressing crop. It's the third time Dave, head stylist and co-owner of BLAZE salon, has been named the country's best. Take a look at the super stylin' that won him this year's title.

Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood's Queen costumes designed for Charlize Theron's role in Snow White and The Huntsman.

Hair health can be a worry in winter.