Australia has moved to take ultra-skinny models off the catwalks and magazines under a new code of conduct announced yesterday.

Even the more outlandish pieces at Raf Simons only served to make the traditional seem even more covetable in the end.

A new code of conduct for the Australian fashion and beauty industries will encourage healthy sized models.

Despite a predominance of coats, the Dior Homme collection was practically weightless and no garment was without a quirk of design.

Isaac Hindin Miller writes from Paris Fashion Week where, despite the heat, the clothing is cooler than a polar bear's toenails.

At Louis Vuitton today, the show notes suggested a virtual reality traveller.

The former creative director of Chloe, who's always known what women really want to wear, is now casting her spell at Celine.

Over 400 artists from around the country will be selling their works at the annual Original Art Sale this weekend.

Devonport jeweller Sandra Gunn loves the back stories of the different materials which make up her unique collections.

Paint your way to a perfect finish with good-quality makeup brushes.

Mana Dave was named New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year last week.

There are two schools of designers - those who view fashion as serious business, and those who see it as spectacle.

Viva meets a Wellington couple with a shared passion for art you can wear on your sleeve.

There are high hopes for the film about style icon Isabella Blow, but fashion flicks aren't always a guaranteed success.

While constant rebirth is key to the success of a fashion house, heritage plays a huge part in keeping the prestige alive.

All Black Dan Carter's foray into fashion has almost run out of gas with two more of his clothing stores closing.

From 80s silhouettes to designer wellies, there was plenty of variety at Milan Fashion Week today.

Photos of the John Varvatos men's Spring-Summer 2011 collection unveiled in Milan, Italy

Photos of the Versace men's Spring-Summer 2011 collection unveiled in Milan, Italy

The Spring-Summer 2011 looks from the Burberry Prorsum men's collection unveiled in Milan, Italy

The Spring-Summer 2011 looks from the Dolce & Gabbana men's collection unveiled in Milan, Italy

Stars gather to celebrate 20 years of Dolce & Gabbana menswear, in Milan, Italy.

New treatments abound for the early-to-age eye area.

Kiwi women are applying makeup that contains potentially toxic materials which have been removed from stores overseas.