It’s a festival that celebrates the mind, body and soul, and, discovers Rebecca Barry Hill, it’s very hip.

From showing in New York to working with the United Nations, Noelle McCarthy’s interview with Karen Walker gives you a rare insight into the woman behind the brand.

Dan Ahwa reports from Paris on the most anticipated show of the season.

High heels may turn our ankles, but their sexy message will also turn our heads.

Lovers of food and fashion were treated to two nights of insight and inspiration last week, as Viva delved into conversation with five top chefs, and designer Karen Walker. The team had the chance to meet many of our lovely readers inside the Nathan Club, which was beautifully transformed into a scented garden by Ecoya. Wednesday night saw Viva food editor Nici Wickes discussing the thriving restaurant industry, the politics of organics and whether diners and staff alike needed specialty training; her guests were Mike Van de Elzen, Michael Meredith of Meredith’s, Judith Tabron of Soul Bistro & Bar, Michael Dearth of Baduzzi and Chris Upton of O’Connell St Bistro. On Thursday, viva.co.nz columnist Noelle McCarthy spoke to Karen Walker about showing at New York Fashion Week, her work with the UN and the creative ideas behind her collections. The conversation was a rare and intimate chance to learn about the woman behind the global brand.

Two textile graduates weave their Pacific culture and family history into their work, writes Claire McCall.

She's got two Grammy's and claimed the dark lip as her own. Now Lorde is collaborating with global cosmetics giant M.A.C so others can get her look.

Viva's beauty editor Janetta Mackay is all bleary eyed over the cost of wearing glasses.

See all the looks from Louis Vuitton's latest show in Paris, Nicolas Ghesquiere's first for the fashion house.

Mikhail Gherman, creative director for Karen Walker and The Department Store, shares his favourite things.

Our pick of new weather-proof coats for men.

Crisp, clean styles to give you the edge this autumn.

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Runway highlights from the Chanel show in Paris.

All it took to turn Noelle McCarthy's feminist resolve to mush was a pair of drop-dead gorgeous shoes.

Let's celebrate our netballers for their success and not their makeup, says Janetta Mackay.

Get out in front on raceday with our expert tips on hats and hair.

Innovative products and flawless skin are the focus for M.A.C’s product development team, writes Janetta Mackay.

Fresh from showing at NY Fashion Week, we talk to the designers behind Australian label Tome.

Yellow taxis, bagels and powder snow: model Holly Rose Emery talks about her New York life.

Making it in the Big Apple with model Emma Champtaloup.

Talking NYC with the model Anmari Botha.

Catching up with top model Ashleigh Good in New York.

Fresh from showing at New York Fashion Week, designer Karen Walker shares what she loves most about the city.

Viva goes backstage at Karen Walker's NYFW show.

For someone who quite possibly doesn't even care about clothes, Jennifer Lawrence is an entertaining fashion ambassador writes Noelle McCarthy.

Viva's Zoe Walker and Babiche Martens hit the snowy streets of New York to bring you this week's special edition issue - take a look at some of their snapshots from their trip. To find out more about New York visit DiscoverAmerica.com and try its Trip Tuner for bespoke travel ideas.

When American design is not trying too hard to be edgy, it's hard to beat, writes Lisa Armstrong.

Every look from Coach's presentation at New York Fashion Week.

The hair industry went colour crazy at its big awards night on Saturday, reports Janetta Mackay

Cropped, pink and pixie-style were the winners on the night - browse the winning looks from the L'Oreal Colour Trophy Awards here.