It's back to the future for men's hair this winter, with cropped back and sides teamed with versatile longer lengths on top. This allows hair to be styled back slickly or worn more casually tousled.

Men are increasingly coming around to the idea of skincare.

You can put your own personality into formal wear, writes Lee Holmes.

Zambesi's head designer took inspiration from Berlin for the new menswear collection.

The new editor of MrPorter.com lists his favourite male fashion icons of all time.

Viva visited the fantastic Man Style exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGC) recently, and spotted two local designers representing New Zealand menswear.

Armed with scissors and brushes, the country's top hair stylists battled it out at the Colour Trophy Awards in Auckland on Saturday night.

Photos from the Remix show at NZ Fashion Festival 2011, which featured designs by Huffer, Matchi Motchi, Zambesi Man, Ricochet, Bendon, Workshop, Tigerlily and Barkers.

Photos from the Viva Show at NZ Fashion Festival 2011, which featured designs by Trelise Cooper, Yvonne Bennetti, Juliette Hogan, tkstore, Andrea Moore, Max, Vanilla Ink.

Ruth Garden's Parnell boutique reflects her vintage-inspired style.

The long and successful career of accomplished New Zealand designer Annie Bonza will be celebrated at Auckland's Bridal Fashion Week.

People should get an oral health certificate from their dentist or dental specialist before getting their teeth whitened, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.

Bronagh Key has chosen a top bridal designer to design her outfit for the Royal Wedding on April 29 - a decision that has raised eyebrows.

Smoking on the catwalk has only added to the allure of a woman who has kept her mystery while being one of the world's best-known faces.

Fashion designer Emilie Pullar just loves layering. So much so she's looked to Egyptian mummies for design inspiration.

In fashion circles and beyond — in the worlds of business, politics and entertainment — she's just Anna, a worthy peer to Oprah and Martha.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going at Paris Fashion Week. In a season dogged by intrigue, this could be a mantra, on the catwalk and beyond.

Get in the groove with the latest fashion "It" words.

Curves are in. Corset shop owner Jill Peterson is well-placed to create the hourglass look that is so hot right now.

Nine leading labels share their hottest winter looks ahead of tonight's Viva runway collection at the NZ Fashion Festival.

Stylist and creative director Dan Ahwa is the man behind the looks at this week's New Zealand Fashion Festival.

Bloggers have been elevated to front row status but now that they're 'in', can they maintain their objectivity?

Ageing faster than a blue cheese in a damp cave!" opined the Daily Mail's Jan Moir, following Kate Moss's recent appearance at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris.

Photos from last night's Fashion Festival show in Auckland, which featured designs by Cybele, Zambesi, Kourbela, Taylor Boutique, Ruby, Gregory, Moochi, Storm and Helen Cherry. To buy tickets for any of this week's other shows, click here.