Mana Dave was named New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year last week.

There are two schools of designers - those who view fashion as serious business, and those who see it as spectacle.

Viva meets a Wellington couple with a shared passion for art you can wear on your sleeve.

There are high hopes for the film about style icon Isabella Blow, but fashion flicks aren't always a guaranteed success.

While constant rebirth is key to the success of a fashion house, heritage plays a huge part in keeping the prestige alive.

Several hair and eyelash dye products are being recalled after a TV series discovered banned ingredients.

Witnessing the All Whites' draw in a bar filled with the most aggressive Italian supporters in Milan trumped any fashion show, writes Isaac Hindin Miller.

All Black Dan Carter's foray into fashion has almost run out of gas with two more of his clothing stores closing.

From 80s silhouettes to designer wellies, there was plenty of variety at Milan Fashion Week today.

Photos of the Versace men's Spring-Summer 2011 collection unveiled in Milan, Italy

The Spring-Summer 2011 looks from the Burberry Prorsum men's collection unveiled in Milan, Italy

The Spring-Summer 2011 looks from the Dolce & Gabbana men's collection unveiled in Milan, Italy

Stars gather to celebrate 20 years of Dolce & Gabbana menswear, in Milan, Italy.

New treatments abound for the early-to-age eye area.

Kiwi women are applying makeup that contains potentially toxic materials which have been removed from stores overseas.

18-year-old Jesinta Campbell will contest the international Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas in August.

Julien Macdonald, who is also a judge on Britain's Next Top Model, insists catwalk models should be "size six to eight".

Cyan Corwine's career has been as colourful and eclectic as the costumes she designs.

Unruly or frizzy locks can now be kept under control for up to four months.

A new ammonia-free hair dye is revolutionising the process, writes Janetta Mackay.

Australian women as young as 18 are taking overseas holidays for cosmetic surgery.

Natural or eco-friendly "green" hair is the latest trend, writes Janetta Mackay.

A new exhibition celebrates the many achievements of one of New Zealand's earliest designers, Gus Fisher of El Jay.

London-based artist Emily Wolfe has returned to Auckland to exhibit her latest works.

As the world's most famous luggage brand opens a landmark store in London, Patrick-Louis Vuitton shares why we love LV so.

If you have a thing for shoes, check out new local blog The World at your Feat.