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Beauty: The scent of a woman
The vice-president of an international perfumery tells Viva about creating a fragrance with top fashion designer Elie Saab.

Kiwi women's love affair with black
Kiwi women's love affair with the colour black has been underscored by a new survey which says 80 per cent believe it makes them look good.

Nike to develop Marty McFly shoes
Bosses at sports footwear giants Nike are developing a limited edition line of the futuristic shoes Michael J Fox's character Marty McFly wore in Back to the Future II.

Young Kiwi males embrace cosmetics
It's perhaps no surprise that use of cosmetic grooming products has become widely accepted by young New Zealand men.

Spotted at NZ Fashion Week
Photos of some of those attending New Zealand Fashion Week 2011, by Pip Smith.

New York Fashion Week: Spring 2012
The latest runway photos from Fashion Week in the Big Apple.

Fashion Plate: Glen Prentice
This talented young designer is one to watch in the fashion world.

Deborah Hill Cone: Crouch, touch, disengage
I think everyone could learn a thing or two from New Zealand's Next Top Model.

Beauty: Eyes right
Men's thicker skin visibly ages more slowly than women's but one area can be a giveaway.

Here come the World Cup Scrummies ...
British media have published guides to the notable wives and girlfriends (Wags) - dubbed the "scrummies" - who could be hitting our shores for the tournament.

What stylish men want
Four stylish men about town tell Viva what's on their wish list this spring.

Male fashion: Ten ways to update your wardrobe
The typical Kiwi male might have difficulty getting their head around the latest menswear trends, but it's time to get a grip

Fashion Week: And in summary ...
A look back at the highs and lows of this year's Fashion Week.

Beauty briefs: Colour king
South Auckland hairstylist Lincoln Nguyen is off to the US after winning the NZ title of new talent colourist for this balayage look.

Expert Eye: Kathryn Wilson
Key pieces from the collection included burgundy velvet pumps, a pair of brown leather ankle brogue boots, 60s pony skin flats and a pair of monochromatic tweed pumps.

Expert Eye: World
A drag act, the live finale of New Zealand’s Next Top Model, Britney Spears Oops…I Did It Again (all three minutes and 30 seconds of it), and a story of Good v. Evil.

Backstage Beauty at World
The World guys just get that by the end of Fashion Week everyone is ready for the party, a lot of theatre and a damn good time.

Mainlander crowned in Top Model
Brigette Thomas was last night crowned New Zealand's Next Top Model.

Expert Eye: Merino Show
A celebration of New Zealand's finest textiles with a focus on merino knits was shown this afternoon.

Brigette wins crown: <I>NZ's Next Top Model</I> final
Read our live blogging coverage of this year's New Zealand's Next Top Model competition, live at the World show.

World at NZ Fashion Week
Photos from the World show at Fashion Week 2011, which doubled as the final of this season's Next Top Model show.

Expert Eye: Christchurch charity show
Almost a year on from the first devastating Christchurch earthquake, Fashion Week held a charity show allowing designers from the city to show for free.