Bono is in Auckland this week, but his wife Ali Hewson has been busy in Africa relaunching their ethical fashion company.

Mickey Drexler, who turned Gap into the epitome of Nineties casual, is fronting a $3.9 billion takeover bid for J Crew.

Beauty innovations quickly gain momentum. Here are some of the latest.

I don't think Middleton can be hailed as a style icon yet - she dresses far too sensibly and maturely for such a title.

Behind every immaculate mo stands a man who knows the importance of good prep work.

This is what queen-in-waiting Kate Middleton's wedding dress would look like if top Kiwi designers had their way.

The world's most unashamedly indulgent and recession-unfriendly Christmas gift has arrived.

A good cut and colour doesn't have to break the bank, writes Gill South.

Choose the right cleanser to match your skin.

The economic recession and increasing awareness about environmental and ethical concerns have spurred many in the fashion industry to look more closely at its image.

The fashion set is afflicted by Acne at the moment: it's all over their backs, their feet, even their coffee tables.

Fancy hats and decadent jewellery were must-haves at Addington's NZ Trotting Cup Day.

A descendant of Te Rauparaha has used her ancestor's famous Ka Mate haka as inspiration for apparel designs for next year's Rugby World Cup.

Gill South eases aching bones with a hot stone massage.

The first thing one of The Pointer Sisters did when she arrived in New Zealand was race to buy a pair of Karen Walker sunglasses.

Now November is upon us, we don't mind starting to think about Christmas so we can ward off that last-minute present panic.

Beat the heat when you are going bare for summer, writes Janetta Mackay.

Viva talks to Myleene Klass, host of 10 Years Younger and former member of reality television band Hear'Say about her show.

The December issue of British Vogue will be available as an iPad app, but editor Alexandra Shulman is waiting to gauge reaction before embarking on a second instalment.

Jennifer Lopez and her adorable twins appear in the campaign for Gucci's new children's collection.

It was all about fashion yesterday, as thousands of people turned out in their finest clothes for a day at the races.

Optometrist Jason Dhana has carefully sourced his wardrobe treasures from the fashion capitals of the world.

Rigby & Peller, the corsetier to the Queen and Hollywood A-listers including Lady Gaga and Scarlett Johansson, has reported a $447,524 loss.