Ivanka Trump staged her first fashion show to display the latest addition to her merchandise empire: an array of brightly coloured scarf dresses, slim pants and tailored suits.

There were 28 finalists from seven different countries vying for the top award in Dunedin, including entrants from as far afield as Israel and Switzerland, hailing from some of the world's most prestigious fashion schools. The top prize went to Carolina Barua from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, with a collection entitled 'S'swell'.

Showroom manager Ricci Matthews tells us about her passion for local fashion.

Local fashion designer James Dobson opens up his diary to take us behind the scenes of his recent whirlwind trip to Paris.

James Dobson, from Auckland boutique Children of Vision, opens up his diary to take us behind the scenes of his recent whirlwind trip to Paris.

Australian designer Lisa Gorman tells Viva how her line evolved and about her new Auckland store.

Leading Waiheke wedding planner Sophia Hoadley shares her ideas on how to ensure your big day is both stylish and unique to you.

Polish has become the ultimate fashion accessory. Now, which will suit your taste?

Ethics play an important part in the fashion decisions of We'ar manager Anya Merrifield.

They call it "Brotox" - slang for Botox treatments for guys. Evan Lo Balbo had never heard of the word until his girlfriend suggested...

Christian Louboutin's red soles have become a cultural phenomenon. Viva celebrates the 20th anniversary of his label.

Rihanna recently made headlines when she donned a see-through black top and no bra. But despite the controversy, the 24-year-old singer insists she just wears what she feels comfortable in. "I don't do things for the response or for the controversy. I just live my life." Here's a selection of some of her most daring ensembles.

M.A.C's Amber D outlines her stint working the shows which wound up in Paris last week.

One of the Monaco royals requested a New Zealand designer over Aussie counterparts to dress her when she stepped out...

Viva's fashion features editor Zoe Walker looks back on the moments that shaped the season.

Some stunning collections were presented, but the Fall 2012 show season in New York, London, Milan and Paris was dominated largely by the news off the runway, with two influential designers leaving their labels. From farewells to pants, celebration and celebrity, Viva's fashion features editor Zoe Walker looks back on the moments that shaped the season.

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

Racewear competition winner Julie Barbour's tastes off the field.

What do women wear in fashion cities around New Zealand? We check in with some boutique owners around the country to find out what their customers are buying for winter.

See what women are wearing in fashion cities around New Zealand.

Here are the stages of how a strand of hair looks from healthy to damaged.