An 18-year-old Australian model with Down syndrome is breaking down barriers and proving that a disability needn't stand in the way of a dream.

"Sneaker collecting is in the tradition of other male collecting, like baseball cards and fine wines," says the curator of an upcoming sneaker culture exhibition.

Miss USA may have been crowned, but all eyes and ears were on the third and fourth place winners who gave some cringeworthy answers during the interview round.

Its a classic rags to riches story that's almost too much of a cliché to be true, but an Israeli teenager with no experience strode down the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week.

Ten emerging fashion designers have been selected to open four shows at New Zealand Fashion Week in a colourful display of garments made from Indian saris.

Budding designers picked to open fashion week with takes on colour using silk saris.

Developed during the Great War, plastic surgery has changed the way we feel about the way we look. Harry Wallop reports.

Tall, short or funky, there’s a pair to fit every need.

Spy can reveal Kiwi fashion label Deadly Ponies is a favourite among some of the world’s pop music and Hollywood elite.

Diane von Furstenberg has lived a life of wild excess far removed from the refined elegance of her designs, according to a new biography.

Wimbledon spectators have taken a break from the court to dabble in a bit of royal watching, as Kate turned up the heat in red.

Julia Roberts' niece Emma Roberts is worried she is too pale to be a model.

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr's latest business venture comes in the form of a personally-designed jewellery line.

Ads for L'Oreal moisturiser featuring actress Dame Helen Mirren have been cleared following a complaint that claimed post-production editing had enhanced her appearance.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

A new survey has busted some myths about our lingerie shopping habits.

Pippa Middleton has caused a stir by wearing a dress by a New Zealand-born designer to her niece's christening.

Prince George wore an almost identical outfit to his baby sister's christening in England to the one his father wore when he visited his newborn brother in hospital.

After being diagnosed with cancer, Tracy Judd understood how something that seems as minor as applying some makeup can mean so much.

Brighten up your cool monochrome with a stunning lipstick.

Mid-winter weekend getaways beckon, so dress for ease.

'Human rug' Brian Viner tries out chest and back waxing for men. His verdict? Aaaaaargh!

With her positive messages and dark themes, Louise O’Neill is leading a new wave of young adult fiction that appeals to anxious parents too. ‘We need to be open and honest,’ she tells Sarah Hughes.

Cross-stitching has made a comeback as the coolest new craft to try - only this time skin is the canvas.

Jacobs took the selfie of the side of his butt and body and posted it on Instagram for his 194,000 followers with the caption, "It's yours to try!".

Being beautiful doesn't just help women find a mate - it could also give them the edge when it comes to making financial deals.

Proving why she's still one of the most sought-after supermodels in the world, Naomi Campbell oozes sex appeal as she models the latest range of racy lingerie for La Perla.

Photographer Natalie Grono's award-winning work proves that beauty is reflected in all different types of individuals, no matter their age.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Take down your topknot and get ready to become a merman - the next big thing in men's hair fashion has arrived.