A new book examines our fashion past and its impact on what we wear today.

Now is the time to start planning your summer. Holidays, concerts, festivals - this great country of ours has so much going on.

Topshop's new affordable and on-trend makeup line will soon be stocked in New Zealand at Takapuna's The Department Store.

Auckland actor Charlie McDermott counts fashion, art and design mementos among his favourite things.

Three hot new jewellery brands to look out for.

Edible cosmetics are the latest beauty industry idea to get you spending on your interior as well as exterior.

Fish makes for a delicious summery option and the choice is plentiful.

Nathan is largely inspired by fabrics when designing. "Fabric speaks to me," she smiles. "I'm like the fabric whisperer or that little kid from The Sixth Sense.

Chef Stephanie Alexander is visiting our shores to promote an extension of her Aussie programme to help teach children about growing, harvesting and sharing food.

Richard Kavanagh is on a mission to better connect New Zealanders with global hair trends.

The Arts Foundation's Simon Bowden says we can learn something from the US when it comes to cultural philanthropy.

Viva chats exclusively to Isabella Blow's former husband, Detmar, the author of a new book about the once-fabulous fashion icon.

Isabella Blow, the fashion stylist with a penchant for loony hats and a talent for discovering the Next Big Thing, died on May 7, 2007, at the age of 48, having drunk a quantity of the weedkiller Paraquat.

Hair, like skin, needs extra care and attention under the summer sun.

The change of seasons heralds the release of a fresh new vintage suited to warmer days.

This year, Marlborough's Cloudy Bay Winery celebrates its 25th anniversary. Viva speaks to winemaker Nick Lane about the rise and rise of New Zealand's wine industry.

A delicious Indian feast awaits you in a pretty Parnell setting.

Catering for skin sensitivity is a growth industry.

Ranalde Baker has an eclectic collection of objects that reflect his love of good design.

Wake your tastebuds up with ingredients that will make dishes burst with flavour.

While we ponder what to buy this season, designers in Europe are showing what will be hot for summer in 2012.

Is SPF15 enough protection in our natural skincare products?

Julia Kingham relishes design that pushes the boundaries.