Since its inception in 2001, scepticism has hovered over NZFW. At first, the question was whether our small country had enough credible designers to take part; today it is: will those designers continue to support it?
Flicking through magazines, those appealing fashion pages are as much to do with the stylist as the clothes. Viva asks a few of these on-trend professionals to share some of their know-how.
Louis Vuitton marked 20 years in China and the opening of their new Maison with a two-day extravaganza in Shanghai. Zoe Walker joined the celebrations.
As boutique fashion store Miss Crabb celebrates its eight-year anniversary, Viva visits Kristine Crabb - a designer who has stayed true to her own vision - at home in St Marys Bay.
Viva celebrates the last 15 years of fashion and our leading designers most iconic garments - worn here by top models Penny Pickard and Ngahuia Williams.
Viva talks to Grace Pearson about her classic, preppy approach to style.
Salon owners Sara Allsop and Jock Robson talk to Viva about the things that have contributed to their happiness and success.
No New Zealand designers are showing at Australian Fashion Week this year.
James Dobson, from Auckland boutique Children of Vision, opens up his diary to take us behind the scenes of his recent whirlwind trip to Paris.
Australian designer Lisa Gorman tells Viva how her line evolved and about her new Auckland store.
Who's who at this year's festival of fashion? We find out the details of each designer, and a little about their approach to the season.
Who's who at this year's festival of fashion? We find out the details of each designer, and a little about their approach to the season.
Hair colourist and jewellery designer Donielle Brooke takes her fashion inspiration from the stylish people around her.
Fashion designer Lise Strathdee has found herself at home in the remote outpost of Kohukohu in the Hokianga where she can indulge all of her passions.
Louis Vuitton's new mega flagship store in Sydney ups the ante for luxury shopping in Australasia.
As well as loving what she does for a living, music publicist and tour promoter Maria Robinson dresses the part.
Leather satchels from The Cambridge Satchel Company, the bag made famous by a million bloggers and street style stars, are now available in New Zealand exclusively at Made.
Viva's Zoe Walker explores how characters described in fiction have influenced her through the years.
Meet a talented Aucklander who is building a career as an international perfumer.
Dark and moody, or have we moved on? Two experts examine our New Zealand fashion identity.
In a new eight-part TV series, Trelise Cooper allows the cameras to capture what goes on behind fashionable doors.
Jane Shepherdson changed the way women shop and has been dubbed the most important person in fashion.
A new exhibition celebrates New Zealand's very own edition from the swinging sixties, of the world's fashion bible.
In a technology-dominated world it is heartening to find young craftspeople creating tangible and beautiful products.
The world of fashion VIPs isn't just about the social pages or sitting in the front row - Viva peeks into the VIP salon.
Three fashion-savvy Sydney-based Kiwis share their career moves across the Tasman and why they love their chosen city.
Australian Fashion Week is about so much more than what's on the runway. Viva gives us the lowdown.
The apple often doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to stylish mothers.
More and more fashion designers are creating their own prints: Viva finds out the story behind the fabric.
A tourist and a resident give their views on the best bits of the City of Love.