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

Viva's top restaurateurs evening where Nici Wickes hosted a panel discussion with a stellar line-up of restaurateurs: Michael Meredith, Judith Tabron, Chris Upton, Michael Dearth and Mike Van de Elzen.

Renowned chef Rawia Bishara talks family, flatbread and far-flung influences with Fiona Ralph.

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.

Transform a simple barbecue, writes Angela Casley, with fresh and tasty dressings.

This tasty Italian dish has flavour combinations that will make you melt.

The time has come for wine drinkers to get over their disdain of this aromatic wine and appreciate its breadth of flavour, writes Jo Burzynska.

Nici Wickes is inspired by the whiff of passion in the air at the 2014 NZ Champions of Cheese Awards.

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

Eleanor Ozich's guide to creating the perfect green smoothie.

Electronic grooming and beauty devices are handy helpers for men and women, writes Janetta Mackay.

Alexander Fury visits the Chanel Shopping Centre. PLUS see highlights from the show.

Two raw food gurus, hundreds of volunteers, 150 free lunches and one giant coastal clean-up: it's all part of Seaweek, this week's nationwide coastal awareness project.

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

Nici Wickes meets "curd nerd" Calum Hodgson, the new dedicated cheesemonger at Sabato.

Our pick of new weather-proof coats for men.

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

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Joao Martins of The Offal Club shares a recipe for devilled lamb's kidneys.

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.

We talk to cocktail connoisseur Alfred Cointreau before his visit to New Zealand this week.

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

Innovative expat photographer and former model Henry Hargreaves is inspired by art and interesting market finds.

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

As the noise level in restaurants ratchets upward, downward goes the sense of an enjoyable night out, says Nici Wickes