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.

Meet an Auckland woman bringing a feminine touch to the erotic industry.

Author and former model Sophie Dahl tells about her formative culinary experiences.

All vintage clothes have their own story, but this collection has the photographs to prove it.

Laura Kirar's creations take inspiration from the high points of 20th century design.

Louis Vuitton's new mega flagship store in Sydney ups the ante for luxury shopping in Australasia.

The world's best chef invites Jay Rayner into his kitchen to learn the secrets of his Nordic cooking at Noma.

A new book by Andrea Stevens explores the connections New Zealand houses have with the outdoors.

Luxury brands are extending their global reach.

Meet the talented pastry chef behind Newmarket's newest bakery.

Fresh and flavoursome ways with the ocean's bounty.

Serums are the stars of the skincare firmament.

The pick of the fashion crop have only one designer in mind when they have nothing else to choose but ultimate luxury.

After working with two established fashion names, Lucy Kemp is going out on her own with a new label.

Get clued up on the hottest topics in the industry as well as a low-down on this week's beauty must-haves.

The founder of a community organisation for Kiwi graphic designers tells Viva about a few of her favourite things.

Aromatic wines offer up a full-on sensory experience.

Were things better 'back in the day', or is fashion's penchant for looking to the past plain lazy? Viva examines the idea of Retromania.

Foodies need go no further for tidbits on the latest offerings in the culinary world.

Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.

The Grove's owner, Michael Dearth, says this recipe was inspired by chef Ben Bayley's stories of very late night weekend dumpling sessions on Dominion Rd.

No one said it was easy being a teenager. 18-year-old student Olivia Atkinson shares the perils and pluses of those all-important years.

The Grove restaurant owner Michael Dearth shares a few moments.

Bells and whistles have their place but hearty, good value food served up with some Italian warmth is more this Pt Chev staple's style.

A snapshot of teenage sartorial excellence around town.

Sophie Blazey has a low-maintenance style and creative ambitions.

The humble sandwich gets a makeover with some gourmet ingredients.

Style icons seem to be getting younger and younger with the latest trend being a focus on tweenage stars. But how young is too young for fashion?

The tragic passing of fragrance guru and fundraising champion Evelyn Lauder has caused great sadness as the beauty world loses one of its most influential forces.