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Juliette Hogan and the business of fashion
Making it doesn’t come easy in the changing world of fashion. With her business about to turn 10, designer Juliette Hogan talks to Zoe Walker about her complex relationship with the industry.
Review: The French Cafe, Newton
Nici Wickes discovers quality and service at The French Cafe are still top notch
Kiwi model for Chanel
Top New Zealand model Ashleigh Good appears in Chanel’s new video Women Only, directed by Karl Lagerfeld. Spot her about two minutes in.
In the kitchen with Nici Wickes
Viva eating out editor Nici Wickes heads to The French Café to meet executive chef Simon Wright
Louis Vuitton campaign with Michelle Williams
Go behind the scenes of the Louis Vuitton campaign shoot featuring actress Michelle Williams.
The unsung heroes of the restaurant scene
Celebrity chefs may be the trend du jour, but behind each one is a hard-working restaurateur, writes Nici Wickes.
Juliette Hogan summer 2013: Kaleidoscope City
A trip to Tokyo inspired Juliette Hogan’s beautiful new summer collection Kaleidoscope City, showcased in this video that sees model Alyssa at the circus, among the flashing lights and fireworks. Read Viva’s Juliette Hogan profile in this week’s issue.
Beauty Report: Conscious consumerism a trend to watch
Conscious consumerism is a trend that keeps growing, says Viva beauty editor Janetta Mackay
Wine: A punt that paid off
Peter Lehmann stood up to the corporates and saved Barossa's winegrowers.
Review: Gina's Italian Kitchen, Auckland CBD
I hadn't been to Gina's since the 1990s, when the restaurant was a few doors further up from where it is now on Symonds St.
Eating out: Just like home
Blurb Michael Dearth's new restaurant will treat Aucklanders to a taste of the food he grew up with, writes Ewan McDonald.
Past perfect (+recipes)
Nostalgia doesn't get any better than this. Angela Casely updates dishes from her mother's kitchen.
How to look stylish every day
Looking stylish every day is about doing your homework says fashion stylist Anna Caselberg. Add only what's essential to you closet and subtract ruthlessly.
Film Festival: Girl on film
Model Derya Parklak takes a turn as Juliet in a new local film adaptation of the Shakespearean love story.
Test kitchen comes to town
Bringing some South African flavour and flair to Restaurant Month is visiting star chef Luke Dale-Roberts.
10 Favourite Things: Treasure hunter (+pics)
San Francisco's flea markets and thrift stores enchant Kiwi expat Ginny Fisher.
Review: Waiheke Island Yacht Club, San Francisco
'Yeah, nah' rings out in a Kiwi restaurant on the shores of the America's Cup race route.
Innovative Kiwis Part 3: Stephan Micallef
At Francis Ford Coppola Winery, no one gets to sit in the chair from The Godfather, not even staff, says Kiwi Stephan Micallef.
San Fran: Bring your appetite
Nici Wickes is delighted by the amazing choice of quality eats on offer in San Francisco and by the ethical commitment to the food produced there.
Aussie chefs to burn their Argie barbie for Restaurant Month
Top Sydney chefs will bring their fiery Argentinian style to Auckland Restaurant Month
Bay watch (+recipes)
Chowder and crab cakes, then clafoutis for dessert. Delicious memories of San Fran dining.