Haute couture isn’t just about hefty price tags and hawking perfume. As the season begins in Paris, Alexander Fury unpicks its unique appeal to the world’s richest women.

PROMOTION: There’s always somewhere to go and something fabulous to do in the Heart of the City.

Kate Sylvester marked 21 years with a 21st celebration on Friday night. Go inside the ultimate fashion insiders' party with our exclusive party photos!

Football’s not the only good thing coming out of South America. An eatery serving up delights from Venezuela to Brazil wows Nici Wickes.

Fashion, lingerie and now swimwear: Lonely Hearts expands their offering once more.

Restaurateur Michael Dearth celebrates 10 years at The Grove, along with the team of Auckland star chefs he has nurtured. He shares his secrets with Nici Wickes.

As they prepare to go global with a new store in Los Angeles, the faces behind menswear label I Love Ugly step - reluctantly - into the spotlight.

Yael Shochat of Auckland restaurant Ima takes us on a tour of her inspiring homeland.

Applying mascara is just that little bit trickier when you wear glasses.

We look at New Zealand’s growing appetite for muesli and suggest the latest ways to indulge in the cereal.

Who's wearing what this week, from London to L.A.

The founder of Working Style on his weekend favourites.

With Angela Casley’s tasty menu, you can treat your guests to a deliciously decadent trip down memory lane.

Fiji's luxurious Dolphin Island hotel is guaranteed to put your holiday on a whole new fabulous level.

Beauty editor Janetta Mackay looks at essences.

Try one of Eleanor Ozich's delicious puddings this weekend

The Holly Golightly hotel in New York is guaranteed to put your holiday on a whole new fabulous level.

Jo Burzynska discovers a banquet for the senses at a tranquil Hawkes Bay lodge.

Today Viva highlights the look of luxe in this week's luxury issue. Find out how to combine tradition and eccentricity for your look.

This chocolate and raspberry cheesecake has to be one of the most deliciously decadent sweet combinations.

Try Angela Casley's tasty choux puffs for a pleasant change from blini or crostini.

For something a bit of different, try this savoury pea roulade to keep your visitors guessing.

Milse’s artfully deconstructed desserts are showcased in a new three-course tasting menu, writes Fiona Ralph.

Nici Wickes talks to Frank Camorra about creating a tapas culture down under.

The modern look of luxe combines tradition with daring eccentricity.

Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel is guaranteed to put your holiday on a whole new fabulous level.

The trend for customisation and bespoke touches is gathering pace. From monogram mania to meaningful trinkets, this time it’s personal, says Rebecca Gonsalves.

The notion of timeless style essentials is a joke - so you might as well have fun with it.