Custodian of the house of Chanel for 30 years, Karl Lagerfeld didn't get where he is by playing it safe, avoiding controversy - or being punctual.

A handpicked edit of the best in beauty right now – see this week's issue of Viva for more.

All it takes to transform your little black dress is some glamorous grooming.

M.A.C's main makeup man Gordon Espinet is a driving force behind the brand's global success.

A ground-breaking New Zealand skincare company is vying for attention on the world stage with its anti-ageing serum.

No matter your age or stage, evolve your beauty look with our expert guide.

The hip crowd at the off-site installation at Ponsonby Central.

From crisp smocks to a slick of red lippy, waitstaff at Auckland's hippest joints are serving up a side order of style.

One of the stars of Karen Walker's eyewear campaign talks about her luxury skincare line, now available in New Zealand.

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

Research and collaborations with fashion houses allowed the woman behind The Great Gatsby's costumes to bring the glitz and exuberance of the Roaring 20s to life - and to stores.

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

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.

The right brows are a holy grail for beauty devotees opener.

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

When punk emerged from the music scenes of New York and London its influence was felt in many walks of life, but few more so than fashion. The latest exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum looks at how the movement took designers in new directions.

Draw on the punk attitude with clever repurposed products for face painting.

Roses and chocolates are always popular presents, but try a twist on tradition with indulgent gifts that won't wilt in the vase or weigh the recipient down.

See the looks on the runway from the final day of NZ Fashion Week, including every look at Salasai.

The crowd at the Trelise Cooper show.

Older women are challenging popular opinion on beauty and leading the charge is supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice.

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

The one blog that caused a seismic shift the fashion's power pantheon is The Sartorialist.

Even by mega-show standards, the reaction to Raf Simons' first ready-to-wear collection for Dior was frenzied. Lisa Armstrong got through the scrum to meet the man himself.

Advances in high-shine, odour-free colouring techniques are proving kinder to hair.

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

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

Keep the focus on your face's most arresting feature.

A new book by a New Zealander shares the secrets of how celebrities and models achieve their perfect hair.