#CloseEyeOn: the Rue De Verneuil bag is on top of our wish list Bag your pardon?

Collage showing Princess Gracie Kelly and Rue de Verneuil bag

Classic, elegant and made of natural materials – the Rue De Verneuil bag is our editors’ latest fashion obsession. The French Riviera style brand offers one of the chicest pieces this season. And well, it’s absolutely worth the investment! Especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our ways of buying fashion. As you already … Read more

Best colour combinations to update your wardrobe Fashion Week styling inspo.

Woman wearing matching hat, jacket and dress in a pastel colour combination.

Most people stick to the same colour combos their whole lives—black on black, beige and white, blue and red. Don’t get me wrong, I still like them, but currently, I feel like mixing different hues to try new looks. If you’re feeling the same, here are the best colour combinations from the latest Fashion Weeks … Read more

History of fashion: how clothes helped create social distancing.

The most popular words you are repeatedly reading in the news are masks, washing hands, and social distancing. Indeed these are the three pillars of getting the pandemic under control. Fair enough to stress these ideas. The effects of the pandemic will be among us for a while. But we are almost there, and patience is … Read more

Notorious Women #1: Sabine Wiedenhofer at Galerie Kovacek If Walls Could Talk.

The awarded Austrian artist Sabine Wiedenhofer, whose work "If Walls Could Talk" is at Galerie Kovacek, photographed in front of one of her paintings

Welcome to our first article from the series Notorious Women, that will bring you, once a month, the profile of extraordinary women from all walks of life. We are honoured to start Notorious Women with Austrian artist Sabine Wiedenhofer, who is exhibiting her latest work, “If Walls Could Talk“, at Galerie Kovacek contemporary. Sabine Wiedenhofer … Read more

From the catwalks to the streets: Blazer and Skirt is a winning duo

Among the many looks and styles that arose from the fall catwalks, there is one I think is already a classic: the chic combo Blazer and Skirt. The long shelf life outfit appeared on the catwalks in 2019 with Hedi Slimane’s first collection for Céline. But blazer and skirt, the classy French working women look, … Read more

Italian fashion brands created their collections SS21 for a new muse: Italy

Collage_Valentino_SS21_MilanFashionWeek

Milan Fashion Week SS21 was one of the most emotional fashion weeks this season. Italian fashion brands and designers created their collections for a new muse: Italy. On Sunday, Valentino was the last big name to present its SS21 collection. It was the first time that the luxury Italian house showed a collection in Milan … Read more

Vest, the staple to add chicness and warmth this fall

Model in front of a beige wall wearing an oversized vest top paired with white shirt and bermuda by The Frankie Shop

Since the ’90s keep inspiring fashion, one of the staples you need for layering to perfection this fall is a vest. Nobody wants to use this word nowadays, but the vest is a big trend in fall 2020. The classic garment has reappeared in the sartorial scene with Gucci, Miu Miu and Max Mara. The … Read more

Peter Pan wide collars, the look you should try this fall Instagram inspo.

Among the micro-trends spotted during the last Fashion Weeks, the one that has taken over Instagram is anything but “micro”, as a matter of fact, it is quite the opposite: extra-wide Peter Pan collars. The vintage-looking collars are everywhere we look, the most stylish fashion influencers have already adopted the lace-trimmed or frilly collars that … Read more

Famous Paintings and Their Real-Life Inspiration

Monet's Garden at Giverny

While we are admiring the famous paintings, we rarely ask ourselves who or what has inspired those painters for the creation of such masterpieces. This question doesn’t arise in the case with portraits but what about landscapes, cityscapes, complex plots? Are they real-life inspirations? The origins of the inspiration of old famous paintings will be … Read more

The Best Glasses to Wear if You Have an Oval Face Shape

Bela Hadid for Miu Miu Eyewear 2020 campaign

When it comes to so many different style choices, face shape plays a big role. Whether you are looking for a new haircut, different ways to style your makeup, or pick out your new style of shades, face shape (especially oval face shape) can have a big influence in what will look the most flattering. … Read more

A royal wedding during COVID-19: Princess Beatrice tied the knot  An intimate cerimony.

Princess Beatrice and Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in their wedding day

Congratulations to Princess Beatrice and her new husband, Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The oldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, tied the knot last Friday in an intimate ceremony in Windsor, with just 30 guests. Following the rules of the pandemic, Princess Beatrice’s wedding was small but not short of stories. To … Read more

Magic Beans: The Beauty Benefits of Coffee 

Collage with cup of coffee and smiling woman spreading a beauty cream on her face.

We are huge fans of the black, hot and strong brew, and in our defence, read this article and you’ll see that the endless benefits of coffee are incredible. Actually, the term “fans” might even be a slight understatement as coffee is literally our elixir of life. Everybody here at Notorious HQ starts the day … Read more

How to Boost Body Confidence Through Art, In Times of Photoshop and Filters.

vintage black and white- naked woman pose in front of group of art students

In an era of Photoshop and Instagram filters, the need to boost body confidence has become more important than ever. Sadly, it is only too common to feel inadequate when looking at the “perfect bodies” on social media. But life drawing can help people overcome their struggles with body image. Weare constantly bombarded with images … Read more

These are the five spring accessories that I need to update my wardrobe.

young emperors Instagramer in NYC wearing Teva sandals

When it is about Spring accessories it is a challenge to keep just in five items, but let’s try. Step by step, we are all getting back to our daily routines. Shops and restaurants are open, and I am meeting a few friends. Although I am still doing home-office,  I’ve met some work colleagues and … Read more

Cecilie Bahnsen conquered Instagram with her beautiful dress From Summer to Fall.

model showing the back detail of Cecilie Bahnsen's Summer dress

There is one dress from Copenhagen Spring/Summer 2020 that is making waves since last winter when fashion week hit the Scandinavian capital. The beautiful dress from Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen has been popping up on our Instagram feeds, for months. The Danish influencers are wearing the doll-like dress since last season. Which means, fast fashion … Read more

Notorious Women #5: Marianne Kohn, Loos Bar’s boss. The best in Vienna

talk with Marianne Kohn, Loos bar's boss.

Marianne Kohn, known for her extraordinary lifestyle and career, is a genuinely Viennese power woman. Since the 1980s she has been the epitome of avant-garde and worked in renowned Viennese Clubs such as U4 where Falco used to party. For the past 25 years, Marianne Kohn is Loos Bar’s boss. The legendary Loos Bar – … Read more

Mary Katrantzou launches resort collection amid everything Talent can't be stopped.

Mary Katrantzou new collection Mary Mae post stamps campaign

Apparently, nothing can stop fashion designer Mary Katrantzou. Neither a virus nor pessimist feelings about the future of fashion. The Greek designer has just launched a new collection, amid all the uncertainties that we are living now. Under the name Mary Mare, this is the first seasonless collection of Mary Katrantzou, which is more affordable, … Read more

Judi Dench is the oldest Vogue cover star And the most beautiful.

Actress Judi Dench on Vogue UK June 2020 cover

At 85 years old, Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench stars on the Vogue UK June issue’s cover. She looks astonishingly beautiful with her sharp blue eyes and flawless skin. And Judi Dench Vogue cover is already a historical one, making her the oldest star on a cover of a fashion magazine! The photo shooting was done … Read more

Frescobol Carioca, a brand that brings Rio de Janeiro into your Summer

Young man playing Frescobol on the beach of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

If you go to any crowded beach in the world, you will most likely find two common denominators: bikinis and racket-ball. The last one, correctly named Frescobol or Raquetinha, stands as the epitome of beach sport, it is for everyone, and it is for fun. What very few know is that this invention is Brazilian, as … Read more

We’re happy to see the simple white t-shirt back

White T-shirts never go really out of style, but now, they are definitely on trend again. We’ve been seeing more and more stylish women wearing them as a chic item. The classic white Tee is one of the most essential and versatile pieces in your wardrobe. Don’t know what to wear? A crisp white T-shirt … Read more