Quietly but surely, classic jewellery has made a comeback, shaking off its dusty, bourgeois connotations. Think of the single strand crystal necklaces at Rochas and Dries van Noten, or the 18ct gold necklaces with miniature LV trunk pendants sitting against wool sweaters at Louis Vuitton: these are pieces that won’t show up well in a street style or Instagram photo. A fob chain passed down from your grandmother, an engraved signet necklace from a friend, a tennis bracelet bought for a special occasion — fine jewellery is personal, sentimental and worn only for yourself.

Humble denim, the most democratic of fabrics, returns to the catwalk, writes Alexander Fury.

Our pick of star style from Lorde, Emma Stone and more.

The New Zealand-born designer on dressing royalty.

Michal McKay celebrates the importance of being well-grounded when it comes to stylish shoes.

A move to Amsterdam sparked a career change and a fragrant first for an enterprising New Zealand couple.

Bridal designer Kelsey Genna has turned her hand to activewear.

No matter how frivolous you may think clothes are, their role through history, in economics and culture is inescapable.

Cool things to covet this week.

Whether you're after a signature scent or merely a fresh fragrance, sniff around for inspirations, says Viva's beauty editor.

Model and agency owner Ngahuia Williams shares what she likes to do in her downtime

Store openings, fashion shows and white shirts - read what's happening in fashion this week.

This week's fashion shoot was about celebrating New Zealand's cultural diversity - go behind the scenes with the team.

Fashion is no stranger to globetrotting, but designer wanderlust is especially evident this season. Rebecca Gonsalves asks whether this is celebration or appropriation.

Australian TV personality Kerri-Anne Kennerley brings her love of the golf green to New Zealand.

The beauty news to know this week.

Be inspired by the South Pacific and the vibrancy of traditional dress. Model Ngahuia Williams celebrates the power of colour and print with the help of a few new friends at ASB Polyfest.
Photographer Babiche Martens
Stylist Dan Ahwa
Hair and makeup Katie Melody Rogers using M.A.C Cosmetics
Model Ngahuia Williams from N Model Management
Photographer’s assistant Shenaye Campbell
Stylist assistants Anna Lee & Danielle Clausen
Production assistants Albury Teau, Christopher Tuiloma, Hoki Ratu, Joanna Nangaiti
Thanks to Dean Wilson, Taualofa Totua and Lynley Walker. Shot on location at the ASB Polyfest 2014

An air of domestic capability seems to be the most sought-after accessory du jour.

This week we find out if the latest generation of Windsors will thrill us the way their parents did in 1983. Janetta Mackay looks back on the headline-grabbing hysteria of the last big royal tour.

Speculation is rife over what The Duchess of Cambridge will wear while in New Zealand for this week’s royal tour. Will she choose to wear something from a local based designer? There are certainly plenty of K-Mid appropriate pieces in the winter collections – here, a selection of what she might choose.

Our pick of red carpet style from Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson and more.

Fashion designer Juliette Hogan shares how she likes to unwind.

All of the winners from last night's Emerging Designer awards in Dunedin.

Rowan Pelling hails a nation with a passion for pure sensuality.

We talk to Jeremy Brown, the creative director of the United Nations ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative.

Well-travelled Judith Pratt, the PA to designer Trelise Cooper, shares her favourite exotic corners of the globe.

The best things to buy, try and do this week, as chosen by the Viva team.

Slogans are making a comeback, with Karen Walker's new oversized clutch bags.

Noelle McCarthy's "selfying" is out of control.