Culture & Travel/Summer of Racing Archive

Friday June 12, 2020

Why Diana Ross' Seminal Disco Album Is Relevant Today

40 years ago, with a dark backdrop of rascism and homophobia, Diana Ross’ strength and determination resulted in the launch of one of her greatest albums

Monday March 5, 2018

Vodafone Derby Day 2018

Thursday Dec. 21, 2017

What to Wear to the Boxing Day Races

Monday March 6, 2017

Racewear Winner Shows Inventive Style

Newbie entrant Hannah Carson scores Viva’s big fashion prize at Ellerslie

Friday Dec. 23, 2016

What to Wear to the Races

As the temperature climbs, our summer styling panel share their tips for looking cool come race day

Monday Nov. 14, 2016

Winning Fashion at the New Zealand Cup

Stacey Hanley, the winner of the fashion prize at the New Zealand Cup in Christchurch on the weekend, wore a Philip Treacy hat and a Toni Maticevski dress

Wednesday Nov. 2, 2016

Melbourne Cup Day Fashion

Tuesday Nov. 1, 2016

Kiwi Fashion Winners at the Melbourne Cup

Horses, what horses? Fashion and fun were the sure-fire raceday winners at the Melbourne Cup

Thursday Oct. 27, 2016

Hats to turn Heads on Raceday

If you’re off to the races, celebrating the Melbourne Cup at a champagne bar or planning your guest outfit for a summer wedding, set off your style with a stunning ...

Monday March 14, 2016

Winning Auckland Cup Day 2016 Style

Judging the top Fashions in the Field winners from around the country gathered at Ellerslie on Auckland Cup Day for the Viva Prix de Fashion was no easy task. All ...