The new Queen Elizabeth II fashion exhibition at Buckingham Palace presents the late Queen’s wardrobe as more than ceremony. It reveals clothes as diplomacy, discipline, memory and a distinctly British idea of public grace.
As you already know, Notorious is on tour and is currently in France. While strolling in Paris and checking the street style trends, our editor-in-chief spotted three bags that fashion-savvy Parisian women are carrying right now. Fashion Weeks brought us some fabulous bag trends for spring/summer, but Parisian girls have elected classic totes from three … Read more
Here is the secret behind Hailey Bieber’s incredibly luminous summer glow. The model and founder of Rhode Skincare shared on TikTok her beauty routine. Bieber, expecting her first child, explained that her body is usually more tanned because she protects her face from the sun. So, to balance the tone of her skin and get … Read more
Zara x Leandra Medine Cohen turns spring style into something sharper and more personal. Less template, more instinct.
Paris at Easter is crowded, secular, and full of tourists on the surface. But underneath, the city still holds extraordinary Catholic places and Holy Week traditions, from rue du Bac and Sainte-Clotilde to Notre-Dame, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and the elegant ritual of Easter brunch.
Why anti-ageing has become beauty’s most elegant illusion Eternal youth is the chicest fantasy money can buy. It arrives in frosted glass bottles, in clinic appointments, in refrigerated peptide vials, in polished promises whispered across TikTok, Instagram and private wellness circles. It tells us that ageing is not a fact of life, but a problem … Read more
Sandra Hüller style is not built on perfection, youth, or obvious glamour. It is built on intelligence, character, and the rare ability to make luxury fashion look human.
Easter is only a few days away, and we can see displayed everywhere the joyful and colourful Easter eggs that we’ll exchange with our loved ones as a symbol of renewed life. In the Imperial Russia of Tsar Alexander III, things were no different. So in 1885, wanting to surprise his wife, Empress Maria Feodorovna, the … Read more
COS SS26 in Seoul confirmed the brand’s international strength with architectural lines, 80s and 90s references, tactile fabrics, sensual skirts and the kind of polished ease that keeps COS ahead of the high-street pack.
Choosing the right pair of jeans says more about your fashion literacy than most people like to admit. Denim is deceptively democratic; everyone wears it, but not everyone wears it well. There is such a thing as the wrong choice. And yes, continuing to wear ultra-skinny jeans with tight leather jackets and ankle boots is … Read more
Schiaparelli at the V&A is the kind of exhibition that reminds you fashion once had more nerve. Elsa Schiaparelli made clothes with wit, mischief and artistic ambition, and the V&A’s new show gives her the London stage she deserves.
There is something quietly telling about the way trainers have moved from performance objects to emotional companions. We no longer wear them to run faster, but to move through life with a little more ease. With the Sunny trainer, Jimmy Choo signals a Spring/Summer 2026 shoe trend defined by lightness, femininity, and a quiet ballerina … Read more
At Dior, Easter arrives in dark and white chocolate. But behind this beautiful object lies a much older story: one about faith, spring, restraint, and why an egg became one of Christianity’s most enduring symbols. At a moment when luxury often confuses size with meaning, Dior has done something more charming for Easter: it has … Read more
The new season is not asking for a full wardrobe replacement. It is asking for better styling, sharper editing, and a little more imagination. Not every woman wants to greet spring by panic-buying an entirely new wardrobe. In fact, most of us do not need more clothes. We need a better eye. We need to … Read more
Zalando did not choose Lily Collins for noise. It chose her for something rarer in fashion now: credibility. The phrase Lily Colins Zalando Ambassador sounds almost too neat at first. Too marketable. Too easy. But the more you think about it, the more interesting it becomes. In February 2026, Zalando named Lily Collins its first … Read more
Nail art has become an obsession these days. Proof of this is that the hashtag #nails has been posted over 151 million times on Instagram. According to marketing forecasts, The Global Nail Care Market size is expected to reach around USD 38.9 billion by 2034. So Notorious went after the history of the manicure, whose … Read more
Why the best Spring/Summer 26 Fashion Campaigns still matter in an age of influencers, sponsored posts, and content fatigue. The Spring/Summer 26 Fashion Campaigns are here, making glossy magazines thicker, prettier, and, for once, worth lingering over. And yes, that may sound nostalgic. In an age dominated by influencers, sponsored posts, and endless soft-selling disguised … Read more
During Paris Fashion Week, my daughter was in Paris with friends, one of them a well-known fashion photographer with Hermès on his portfolio and the kind of eye that can probably spot a weak campaign from across the Seine. While he continues to work for major luxury brands, I found myself thinking about a question … Read more
The season of parties is almost here. Weddings, black-tie dinners, late-summer celebrations that somehow end with champagne in the garden and someone discussing divorce law near the dessert table. In other words, the perfect moment to think about jewellery. And yes, perhaps to buy a new piece of bling. But before you rush to the … Read more
Bags are the best assets in the high–low style game. One good bag can update your wardrobe while keeping what you already own. They elevate a normal outfit by lending sophistication — or add a playful note without turning you into a costume. So let’s look at the shapes and colours that will define Bags … Read more
When you think of Vienna, you think of the Waltz, Sisi, balls, café culture, imperial palaces — and that almost rude level of quality of life. But the Austrian capital is also home to the world-famous Wiener Schnitzel. After testing these restaurants ourselves, comparing notes with Viennese food insiders, and accepting a few extra kilos … Read more
When French-Romanian actress Anamaria Vartolomei stepped onto the Cannes red carpet in May, she didn’t just bring elegance, she brought presence. Wearing her hair cropped short and styled with sleek, almost sculptural precision, the Chanel ambassador reminded everyone that femininity has many faces and not all of them have long, flowing locks. In a world … Read more
Jewellery as a style signature is the easiest way to look well-edited without buying a new wardrobe. Same jeans, same white shirt, same trench, but the jewellery decision changes the whole message. It shifts the focal point, adjusts proportions, and tells people who you are before you’ve even ordered your coffee. The good news for … Read more