Style maven Dianne Ludwig pours her heart, soul and years of experience back into the fashion industry.

An exhibition celebrating the work of Valentino opens in Brisbane - Viva was there.

A Remuera eatery provides satisfying comfort food at reasonable prices.

Marc Jacobs is set to find out how much demand there is for high fashion among women over size 14, who are still ignored by top brands.

Matakana foodie Annabelle Guinness shares her love for delicious treats.

Deeper makeup shades are right for now.

Al Brown is not the sort of man to sit around twiddling his thumbs.

Hotel owner and art collector Chris Parkin has found the perfect way to surround himself with his passions - that's when he's not off adventuring on his motorbike.

Leading fashion designers are abandoning celebrity drawcards and going back to using bona fide models for their runway shows.

George Fistonich pioneered the vineyard restaurant.

Snapper is not the only fish worth buying - there are plenty of tasty varieties to pick from.

A Bucklands Beach restaurant proves dining out can still be a delight.

Now in its 22nd year, Gore's Hokonui Fashion Awards continue to attract and inspire designers of all levels.

Legendary French chef Raymond Blanc returns to our screens for yet another cooking show and, despite ill health, he shows few signs of slowing down.

Viva looks back on 10 years of parties glamour and gossip.

Sara Tetro, the busy TV star, model agent and mother of two is nothing like her tough on-screen persona.

Enjoying a roast with your family or friends is a satisfying way to finish off the weekend.

Fine wine is no longer the preserve of the elite.

For personal trainer Kirsty Gregg and her gallery owner partner Dominic Feuchs, artworks form a backdrop to everyday life.

The takeover of a Herne Bay institution is completed in a rush, causing a few hiccups.

Interior architects and firm friends Olivia Harper and Toni Brandso show us a few of their favourite things.

Learn the secret to getting the most out of mineral makeup.