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<i>Sails Restaurant</i>, Westhaven
Gorgeous views, experienced staff and skilful, fabulous food - Sails Restaurant is a sure thing.
Tastebud tempters (+ recipes)
Get in the mood to party with these small but perfectly formed treats.
Wine: Art of glass
Artistic labels are increasingly reflecting the work that goes into creating the contents.
Fashion Plate: Ngahuia Williams
Whether its denim or 70s suede, Ngahuia Williams knows how to make an outfit look good. Now she has her own business all about looking good.
What is New Zealand's fashion identity?
Dark and moody, or have we moved on? Two experts examine our New Zealand fashion identity.
Rachel Easting's favourite things
Art is part of life and work for designer Rachel Easting, one half of the duo behind Twenty-seven Names.
NZ Fashion Week: Go team!
Viva checks out some of the most interesting people, collaborations and developments behind the scenes at New Zealand Fashion Week.
Retail therapy: Supermodel support
The Kim Crawford Wines NZ Style Search, held in conjunction with Viva, for the most stylish man and woman is over.
Let them eat cakes (+recipes)
These classic cakes can be cooked in mini cake tins so you can have one all to yourself.
NZ Fashion Week beauty: It's not just about the frocks
Hair and makeup are also in the spotlight at Fashion Week.
Wine: Out of the rubble
Canterbury's wine industry has taken a big hit but has learned lessons from the earthquakes.
NZ Fashion Week: You're invited ...
There is an art to creating the perfect Fashion Week invitation.
<i>Depot Eatery and Oyster Bar</i>, Auckland CBD
Al Brown's Auckland venture is a revelation in fresh, delicious Kiwi flavours.
Beauty: When art walks down the runway at NZ Fashion Week
Opening night promises an eye-catching start to Fashion Week, writes Janetta Mackay.
Fashion walking a wine line
Fashion designers have increasingly been employed to shape the look of a number of high-profile wine labels.
NZ Fashion Week designers: What were you thinking?
Viva gives you an exclusive preview of what five designers will be showcasing at New Zealand Fashion Week - and we find out the story behind each collection.
NZ Fashion Week: Front row dress code
There's nothing wrong with dressing in a fun, exciting and colourful way - especially during Fashion Week.
A cheesy revival for fondue
Fondue, the most iconic food of the 70s, is making a serious comeback.
Fashion Plate: Briar Neville
Zambesi stalwart Briar Neville lets us in on her style secrets.
Andrea Moore's favourite things
Paintings, food and books - designer Andrea Moore explains what is important in her life.
NZ Fashion Week: Craft work
Fashion designer Ingrid Starnes and her partner Simon Pound make a stylish team.
NZ Fashion Week: Runway reporter
Next week will see the new local winter collections presented on the catwalk, but what's happening overseas?
The dish: Top bar
Moet is giving the SkyCity Grand lobby bar a touch of extra glamour in time for the Rugby World Cup.
Wine: Welcome to Brown town
The Brown Brothers winery manages to avoid straying into the dubious territory of dumbing down wine, writes Jo Burzynska