Art-Smart Outfit: What to Wear in a Museum or Gallery

French artists and what they are wearing at Art Basel Paris 25

What to Wear in a Museum is not just a question of fashion; it’s about attitude. Whether you’re strolling through the Louvre, sipping champagne at an opening in Berlin, or posing in front of a Basquiat at Art Basel, your outfit should speak the same language as the art around you: confident, clever, and a … Read more

The Empress’s Crown: Lost in a Heist, Found in the Streets of Paris

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In October 2025, one of the world’s most startling and dramatic cultural thefts unfolded at Musée du Louvre in Paris. While much of the coverage has naturally focused on the daring raid, the missing jewels and the investigation, here at NOTORIOUS Mag we turn our attention to something equally compelling: the object at the heart … Read more

Architecture Meets Fragrance: Inside Frank Gehry’s Perfume Bottle Design for Louis Vuitton

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A Perfume Designed by an Architect You know how some perfumes smell expensive? Fantasmagory by Louis Vuitton actually looks expensive. Because it’s designed by none other than Frank Gehry, the architect who turned titanium into movement and chaos into poetry. In this new chapter of Louis Vuitton’s Les Extraits Collection, Gehry doesn’t just design a … Read more

Effortless Styling: 5 Paris Fashion Week SS26 Pieces to Wear Now

the 5 pieces and looks from Paris Fashion Week SS26 to wear now

The Spring/Summer 2026 season hit the runways hard — full of surprises, creative debuts, and yes, a few viral moments. But the best part? Many of the looks we saw at Paris Fashion Week SS26 can already be worn now. And they are the quintessence of effortless styling.Get ahead before Zara & Co. start dropping … Read more

Fashion × Marketing: The Best Collections of Fashion Week SS26

Balenciaga, Dior, Victoria Beckham and Chanel SS26

What a season for fashion September/October was — the fashion weeks served up SS26 collections like parties thrown by Gods. The stress and expectations were higher than the cocaine levels in London’s water. Let’s dive into what happened after all that feather-shaking, with so many creative directors hopping maisons. Meanwhile, luxury’s desperate to boost its … Read more

Is it Women Washing? Miu Miu Celebrates Female Workers

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The Paris Fashion Week SS26 was full of surprises. One of them came from Miu Miu, whose runway was filled with star models dressed in aprons. Really? The reactions were split; some applauding the artistic statement, others waving a red flag and accusing the brand of women washing. But is that fair? We decided to … Read more

Shoe Guide for Fall 2025 – How to Refresh Your Closet From the Bottom Up

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Shoes are the true game-changers when it comes to updating your wardrobe for a new season. Our Shoe Guide for Fall 2025 shows how classic silhouettes evolve while new styles bring fresh energy to your look. Fashion this season is about comfort and practicality, but shoes keep the edge, making them more avant-garde than clothes. … Read more

Cashmere, Merino & Shetland: How to Choose the Perfect Pullover

COS model wearing a chunky red cashmere pullover from the AW26 collection

Ah, the luxurious world of natural yarns: Cashmere, Merino, Shetland and Mohair. Once reserved for couture houses and old-money wardrobes, these fibres have made their way into the mainstream. Today, even your favourite high-street brands offer jumpers in these once-elite materials. Of course, you’ll pay more than you would for a polyester blend, but the … Read more

The Keffiyeh Debate: Why the Palestinian Scarf Is No Longer Just Fashion

Tradicional black and white Keffiyeh scarf seen in the streets of Copenhagen Fashion Week

From tradition to activism The Palestinian scarf, or keffiyeh, was born as a practical piece of Middle Eastern clothing. Farmers wore it to protect themselves from the sun and dust. But in the 1960s, under the leadership of Yasser Arafat and the PLO, it took on a new meaning: it became a political emblem of … Read more

Argyle Comeback: Why This Is the Pattern to Watch in 25–26

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This classic and timeless pattern is everywhere this Fall/Winter 25–26, from the high street to high luxury. Let’s dive into its history and how to enjoy the Argyle comeback. A Scottish Legacy Reimagined The argyle pattern, that signature arrangement of overlapping diamonds crossed by diagonal lines, has long roots in Scottish tradition. Its name comes … Read more

Styling Ideas – Bring Joy Back to Fashion

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Fashion is going through an identity crisis. Designers, terrified of missing sales targets, are playing it too safe. Which is why recent seasons feel like déjà vu: the same silhouettes, the same muted palettes, the same oversized shoulders and plain T-shirts. If you’re thinking how boring, you’re not alone. But don’t worry, here come some … Read more

Lisa Manobal’s Jewellery: Bling, Bulgari and a Touch of Royal Honours

Lisa Manobal's Jewellery Journey as ambassador of Bvlgari

Is Lisa Manobal the Thai Rihanna? Maybe. Or perhaps she’s Rihanna’s boldness mixed with Taylor Swift’s Midas touch. Rapper, actress, K-pop singer, and all-around phenomenon, Lisa is a powerhouse of music, fashion, and social media. Her debut single Lalisa smashed records, becoming the most-viewed music video by a solo artist on YouTube in its first … Read more

Carolina Herrera SS26 – From Madrid to the World

Collage with a photo of model Esther Cañedas strolling on Plaza Mayor in Madrid, where the Carolina Herrera SS26 show took place.

Forget New York, forget Paris. For Spring/Summer 2026, Wes Gordon, the creative director of Carolina Herrera, decided to step off the usual Fashion Week merry-go-round. Instead, he staged the Carolina Herrera SS26 runway in Madrid. And honestly, it was a show for the books. The brand took over the Plaza Mayor, one of Europe’s most … Read more

Let’s Be Fair and Include Melania Trump in The Discussion

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For years, we’ve been chanting the mantra “Girls Supporting Girls.” It’s all about creating a positive and generous environment where women from all walks of life are celebrated for their accomplishments. But it seems Melania Trump isn’t invited to this supportive group. On the contrary, the new First Lady of the United States has become … Read more

The Cut by Penhaligon’s: When Savile Row Meets Modern Perfumery

Two masculine arms intertwined, dressed in Savile Row tweed, and between them, the new fragrance The Cut by Penhaligons

A daring new fragrance inspired by the legacy of Savile Row, reinterpreting the classic fougère for today’s forward-thinking tastemakers. Penhaligon’s latest creation, The Cut, is not just a fragrance; it is a sartorial statement bottled. Inspired by the hand-crafted excellence of Savile Row, the perfume celebrates tailoring as much as it does perfumery, bridging the … Read more

COS AW 25/26: The Pure Timeless Statement at NYFW

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Once again, COS returned to New York Fashion Week to unveil its Autumn/Winter 25/26 collection. New York may be the opening act of the fashion season, but don’t expect wild reinventions—what we’re seeing is evolution, refinement, and the kind of consistency fashion actually needs. The city’s energy perfectly mirrors the mood of collections from Michael … Read more

Who Are the Fashion Creative Directors of 2025?

collage showing some of fashion creative directors who are in new positions and brands in 2025

The Luxury Industry’s Game of Musical Chairs Why We Made This Video The game of musical chairs in fashion was so intense at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 that no one seems to know who is working where anymore. That’s why we’ve come to your rescue with this video: a clear … Read more

Short Hair, Bold Beauty: What Anamaria Vartolomei Taught Us at Cannes with Chanel

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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

Dior by Jonathan Anderson: How the New Designer Dressed Greta Lee, Mia Goth and More

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In June 2025, Jonathan Anderson, the new creative director of Dior, unveiled his first Dior Men’s collection. The debut sparked excitement, only raising anticipation for his upcoming Dior womenswear collection, which will take centre stage during Paris Fashion Week in October. But Anderson didn’t wait until Paris to reveal his vision. Between August and September, … Read more

Office Looks – Paying Tribute to Giorgio Armani

Model wearing a brown suit from COS-Giorgio Armani inspiration

The Italian designer Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91, still active and at the helm of his eponymous brand. What a privilege! Armani revolutionised fashion in the 1980s with his deconstructed, fluid tailoring. Think Richard Gere in American Gigolo or Julia Roberts and Diane Keaton in their boyish looks. So this … Read more