Killer heels may cause crippling damage for some long-term wearers but that isn't deterring Kiwi women - and there may be an upside, says a foot expert.

He showers her with attention and pays for two personal maids to provide 24-hour care for her at his mansion in Paris. Now Karl Lagerfeld has claimed that he would marry his pet cat if he could.

Photos from the 2013 CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards.

After one hour, six minutes and 48 seconds heels start to hurt, a survey found. But for a delicate 20 per cent, dancing shoes start to pinch after just ten minutes.

The late Kiwi bushman Barry Crump might be turning in his grave. Or perhaps he'd be jealous there is now a range of Swanndri he could wear to dinner.

Rebelling against the age of austerity, Alexander McQueen turned to the embellished excess of England's Elizabeth I. Held in the marble interiors of Paris' Opera Comique, this show was an intimate presentation owing to designer Sarah Burton's maternity leave, with just 10 looks. But when it's delivered with the fastidious density of Alexander McQueen, 10 creations are more than enough to have an impact.

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Big hair, big eyes, youth, glamour and sex: it's easy to see why fashion continues to be fascinated by the look of the 1960s and 70s.

They ranged from the glamorous and sexy to the functional and the hopeful. Corsets, bras, knickers - some more than 100 years old, others so well loved they had remained in the devoted care of their owners for almost 50 years.

Taylor Swift says her new fragrance makes anything look "classic and chic".

There are girls - and women - out there shivering, with numb toes and goosebumped arms. What should they be wrapping themselves up in this season?

The T-shirt, one of fashion's most basic yet most versatile staples, is marking its 100th birthday this year.

A Kiwi clothing brand start-up has been left stunned after raising eight times what it was hoping for from a crowdfunding campaign.

Take the best of the past and combine it with more forgiving modern makeup and hair styling for a softer take on this dramatic era. Amp up your appearance but keep it contemporary by avoiding helmet hair and harshly drawn brows and lips.

If bright shades and sparkly fabric aren't your style, there's always monochrome to get you through winter. Don't be fooled - black and white is anything but boring.

Organisers of Canada's Miss Universe pageant have suffered a knock to their reputation after handing the crown to the wrong beauty queen.

Updated 1920s-era styling is all the rage for modern-day glamour girls.

The layered, colourful and feminine works of artist Emma Wright represent the "unpredictability" of life.

Tilda Swinton has embraced her Scottish heritage for Chanel's new campaign.

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

The founders of Stolen Girlfriends Club say a supply agreement the local fashion label has secured in the United States has the potential to open a lot of doors for the brand in the world's biggest economy.

Abercrombie & Fitch's over-the-top branding is being shunned by the cool kids it creates clothing for/

Bright idea over drinks has bloomed into chain of stores.

Known for his evocative and nostalgic portrayal of everyday life, photographer Derek Henderson's third book examines the human form.

Coco Chanel was on to something when she concocted her now famous fragrance. A new exhibition in Paris explores the cultural significance of the iconic designer and her enduringly popular scent.

Three Asian artists draw on their heritage to create contemporary works with meaning.

US clothing retailer accused of being sizeist, elitist and ableist.

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