The Best Films Of The Year, According To The Viva Team

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By Madeleine Crutchley

Friday Dec. 15, 2023

Viva

Paul Mescal's turn as a struggling young father in ‘Aftersun’ saw much acclaim.

Food & Drink

Pair pan-fried courgettes with crispy bacon and melted cheese

A shower of Parmesan makes the savoury side a real treat.

Food & Drink

‘Just one?‘: Why is dining alone so difficult?

Why dining alone feels daunting despite surging popularity.

Food & Drink

How do you take your toast? Consider these tasty toppings, from mushrooms to honey butter

Humble bread never looked – or tasted – so good.

Food & Drink

Master the art of mille-feuille at home

The mille-feuille tests a pastry chef’s skill in creating crisp puff and perfect custard.

Beauty

Dandruff: What causes it, and how to get rid of it

Fed up with flakiness? One hair expert shares her hot tips on how to banish dandruff.

Fashion

We’re still wild about these leopard print pieces

Say it with us – animal print counts as a neutral.

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Culture

What The Vanity Fair Editor Saw: A-list Rows, Excess And Teasing Trump

Culture

For Kiwi actress Zoë Robins, The Wheel Of Time is a ‘stepping stone’ to stardom

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The Best Films Of The Year, According To The Viva Team

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Pair pan-fried courgettes with crispy bacon and melted cheese

‘Just one?‘: Why is dining alone so difficult?

How do you take your toast? Consider these tasty toppings, from mushrooms to honey butter

Master the art of mille-feuille at home

Dandruff: What causes it, and how to get rid of it

We’re still wild about these leopard print pieces

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For Kiwi actress Zoë Robins, The Wheel Of Time is a ‘stepping stone’ to stardom

Step inside Flotsam & Jetsam's charming new home in a corner dairy in Grey Lynn

Witches are having a cultural moment

Choreographer and dancer Kiel Tutin is always on the move - here’s how he makes it work

What The Vanity Fair Editor Saw: A-list Rows, Excess And Teasing Trump

For Kiwi actress Zoë Robins, The Wheel Of Time is a ‘stepping stone’ to stardom

Step inside Flotsam & Jetsam's charming new home in a corner dairy in Grey Lynn

Witches are having a cultural moment

Choreographer and dancer Kiel Tutin is always on the move - here’s how he makes it work

What The Vanity Fair Editor Saw: A-list Rows, Excess And Teasing Trump

For Kiwi actress Zoë Robins, The Wheel Of Time is a ‘stepping stone’ to stardom

Step inside Flotsam & Jetsam's charming new home in a corner dairy in Grey Lynn

Witches are having a cultural moment

Choreographer and dancer Kiel Tutin is always on the move - here’s how he makes it work