Some of humanity's daily tragedies stand out because they inflict wantonly futile suffering; others awake the persistent tug of collective conscience.

Robert Lloyd was born to collect. "I have garage sales in my blood," jokes the makeup artist and hairstylist for theatre, film and television, who has been collecting Crown Lynn and other retro treasures for over 40 years.

As a new generation of Russian It-girls cause a kerfuffle on the international catwalks, we take a look at Moscow's fashion revolution.

International fashion houses are snapping up Australian crocodile farms to feed demand for accessories made from the reptiles' skins, a farmer says.

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Janice Dickinson has reportedly filed for bankruptcy, claiming that she is almost US$1 million in debt.

The best of Brazil's bikinis and swimwear was on display at the summer edition of Fashion Rio, attracting a growing number of foreign clients. From micro, string mini to maxi and pieces that can be worn day or night, there was enough to satisfy all tastes.

Isabella Rossellini once declared imperfections to be where life’s interesting bits are. Photographer Emma Bass thinks along similar lines, writes Rebecca Barry Hill.

A Kiwi outdoor clothing start-up has raised more than $59,000 during the first 12 days of a crowdfunding campaign.

Qantas has unveiled its new uniform for 12,600 of its staff at a fashion parade featuring supermodel Miranda Kerr.

The Italian designer believes the industry is less creative now than it used to be.

Miranda Kerr denies she was dropped from Victoria's Secret and David Jones because she's hard to work with.

Heels and gowns mixed with laughter and inevitable tears last night at the inaugural Miss Junior New Zealand final.

New Zealand brand Zambesi returned to Australian Fashion Week after a two-year hiatus.

In one room, the whirr of the tattoo needle, in another the calm and conversation of an old-school barbershop, and lining the walls, framed pieces of tattoo flash.

It seems Miranda Kerr may still have her angel wings despite rumours to the contrary.

From runway to your way, a leading hair stylist says cherry-pick the best styles.

American Fashion Police panelist Kelly Osbourne has joined CLEO magazine as a columnist.

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Anna Subritzky comes to her Mums' rescue to craft a wedding headpiece.

Where are you going? We ask two stylish designers showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia where they’re heading over winter.

Madison magazine has become the latest casualty in the world of Australian fashion glossies.

Wellington Fashion Week has opened with a show by renowned Kiwi label WORLD. It's the second time the event has been held and this year almost 40 designers, including up and coming local brands, as well as the likes of Trelise Cooper, Starfish, Kathryn Wilson and Ruby are taking part. Wellington Fashion Week runs until April 7.

Yves Saint Laurent's famous garden provides a stylish refuge from the noise of Marrakech.

Kenzo travelled to India the delightful fall-winter 2013-14 homage to Asian temples. Taking the flatness of Far Eastern silhouettes, grosgrain ribbon from house-founder Kenzo Takada's former haberdashery was used to reimagine the temples' lavish decorations in golds, rich reds, cobalt blues and black. "We loved the Hindu temples, and we took the crown mouldings and symbols and rebuilt them," said designer Humberto Leon, one half of the design duo. Rounded shoulders and funky boxy (or oval) shapes ensured that Leon and his creative partner Carol Lim lived up to their cool-kid reputation - while temple guard sleeves and wrap fastenings added a ferocity that the program notes say evoke "ancient Asian warriors." But, above all, the opulent fabrics - like gold silk jacquard and rich printed lame - made this surely the most elegant collection seen since they joined the design helm in July 2011.

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Bloody flight attendants; they have no sympathy for those with time management problems.