Most women will never own a piece of haute couture clothing, but these rarefied garments showcase designers' wildest imaginings.

Viva meets the three women behind ClairObscur who have combined their passion for fashion with their talents as film-makers.

The Australian Film Industry (AFI) awards were given a shake-up this year, now opting to go by the title, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts awards in a bid to boost international appeal in the event. The red carpet was rolled out for the inaugural AACTAs at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday night and the Aussie talent stepped out in style.

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The shoe designer says people need to think outside the box when it comes to creating footwear.

Marc Jacobs thought about "pale girls who don't see the sun" when creating Louis Vuitton's spring/summer 2012 line.

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Tilda Swinton has a "Cinderella complex" when it comes to dressing.

Tilda Swinton is famed for her unusual and often androgynous red carpet threads, and says she puts minimal effort into creating her signature style

As the final D&G collection hits the shops, Harriet Walker salutes a label that brightened the catwalks with its bold and brash energy.

Salma Hayek's make-up artist has revealed the tricks she uses to make the star's skin look "flawless".

Entrepreneur loses shirt as fashionistas move on to different designer gear.

Packages of a drug which users inject to create a fast tan have been seized by health and border authorities.

No one knows Karl Lagerfeld like ... Karl Lagerfeld. So it makes sense for the suave fashion legend to sit down and interview himself in the promotional video accompanying the launch of his Net-A-Porter line, Karl.

To some, OPI co-founder, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, has the dream job.

Victoria's Secret have launched their first high-end lingerie collection, called The Victoria's Secret Designer Collection.

Ninety-year-old Iris Apfel hasn't let age quash her unique (and timeless) style.

Alexa Chung has been unveiled as the creative director and face of Superga's latest campaign.

Kate Moss is the face of Mango's Spring/Summer 2012 advertising campaign.

The talented Loheni sisters run their fashion label Lew Lew out of a Kingsland villa. Gua tells Viva more about her style.

Mylene Jampanoi has been revealed as the new face of Agent Provocateur.

The Karl collection has an emphasis on more downtown styles, including denim decorated with a subtle image of Lagerfeld's likeness, jersey dresses, T-shirts, shoes and handbags all with a rock'n'roll edge.

Photos from the spring/summer 2012 haute couture collections as seen on the runway in Paris.

Avoid workaday hands with a little personal pampering.

Sione's 2 star Teuila Blakely talks to Viva about her fashion past and her laid-back approach to summer living.