Bhavitha Mandana – The Incredible Story Behind This Chanel Model

Bhavitha Mandana opening the Chanel Métiers d’Art show in a camel quarter-zip jumper.

Bhavitha Mandana Chanel show—remember this phrase, because it marks a turning point in fashion history. At the latest Chanel Métiers d’Art show in New York, staged in an abandoned subway station, the first figure stepping out of a train carriage wasn’t a Parisienne, a Hollywood starlet, or a runway veteran.It was Bhavitha Mandana, 25 years … Read more

Miuccia Prada’s Life: Activist, Fashion Leader, and Now Honoured by FTA

Miuccia Prada- Fashion Trust Arabia 2025 ceremony stage in Doha celebrating global fashion leaders.

Miuccia Prada, the woman behind Prada, Miu Miu, and the co-owner of the Prada Group, was celebrated in Doha for her outstanding contribution to global fashion during the seventh edition of the Fashion Trust Arabia Awards. The honour recognises both her cultural impact and her unmatched influence on fashion today. For decades, Miuccia has remained … Read more

Rosalía’s LUX: The Album That Turned Pop Into a Pilgrimage

Rosalía Bleached a Literal Halo Into Her Hair

Rosalía’s Lux Album Message: Why This Era Is Different A few weeks have passed since Rosalía released LUX, and the initial hype has settled into something far more interesting: a cultural moment. If her previous eras were about sound, performance and aesthetic revolution, LUX is about revelation.Not a religious sermon, but an invitation. A search. … Read more

Michelle Obama’s The Look Book: Style, Power, and the Contradictions We Can’t Ignore

Michelle Obama promoting The Look in a tailored Prada Dress.

Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, has released a new book, The Look. Co-written with her longtime stylist Meredith Koop, the book revisits the outfits that shaped her eight years in the White House. Designers who worked closely with her share anecdotes, creative notes, and personal memories, making Michelle Obama’s The … Read more

The Untold Story of Elisabeth Lederer – The Woman Behind Klimt’s Famous Portrait

Detail from Klimt's portrait of Elisabeth Lederer

Some stories simply refuse to stay quiet, no matter how many times history tries to bury them. Elisabeth Lederer’s is one of them; a tale of beauty, power, art, and survival that links Vienna’s Secession era to the modern luxury world. If her portrait by Gustav Klimt feels haunting, it’s because her life was exactly … Read more

Camille Charrière’s Favourite Vintage Shops in Paris

two photos of Camille Charriere wearing vintage pieces on her Instagram account

A star both on Instagram and in real life, Camille Charrière is the ultimate Parisian it-girl who charmed London with her je-ne-sais-quoi. And during one of our digital deep-dives, we stumbled upon an interview she gave to Air Mail—the witty, stylish, and tastefully curated digital publication. Surprise, surprise: Camille shared a full list of her … Read more

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

The Empress’s Crown-Empress Eugénie

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

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

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

melania trump in 2017, the first time as american first lady

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

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

Collage with two photos showing the making of Dior dress worn by Anya Taylor Joy at Toront Film Festival-2025-Dior by Jonathan Anderson

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

From Catherine Deneuve to Margot Robbie: All the Faces of Chanel N°5

Actress Margot Robbie wearing a Red Jacket embrace a extra big bottle of CHanel N5 eau de parfum

It’s just made the headlines: Margot Robbie is the face of the new campaign for the iconic N°5 perfume. Chanel and the Australian actress have had a longstanding relationship. Margot has been a Chanel ambassador since 2018, dazzling at festivals like Cannes and Venice in the French Maison’s dresses and jewellery. In this article, we … Read more

10 Facts About Emma Stone You Probably Still Don’t Know

Emma Stone at Cannes Film Festival 2025 wearing Louis Vuitton dress

Think you know Emma Stone? Think again. From her double Oscar wins to shaving her head for Bugonia, there are plenty of Emma Stone facts that might surprise you. She’s not just a Hollywood star — she’s a Saturday Night Live superfan, a fashion muse, and a woman with some deliciously unexpected stories.Emma Stone is … Read more

Becoming Iconic: Damiano David’s Journey with Bvlgari

Damiano David is the face of the new Reborn campaign for Bvlgari

When Damiano David steps into a room or onto a stage, you don’t just notice him. You feel him. With his piercing gaze, serpentine movements, and unapologetically adorned body, the Måneskin frontman is a natural-born star. But behind the decadent rings and layered chains is a man with a clear mind, a clean lifestyle, and … Read more

Have a Look at King Charles’ favourite fashion brands

collage showing different King Charles's outfits

Coronation Day is approaching, and today we’re going to talk about the most stylish royal in the world – none other than King Charles himself. More specifically, we’re going to list King Charles’ favourite fashion brands! Over the years, he has become synonymous with understated elegance and timeless sartorial choices. In this video, we will … Read more

Get The Gallagher Brothers’ Iconic Oasis Haircut

Oasis Reunion-Gallagher brothers-Noel and Liam's hairstyle

Certainly, the Oasis Reunion is topping Google’s search charts. Fair enough. Aside from being a major band of the 90s, the reconciliation of the Gallagher brothers is a piece of positive news. Family feuds are more common than we might think, so the reconciliation of the two is a joy. Having said that, I must … Read more

Best and Worst Wedding Dresses: A Tale of Bridal Elegance and Faux Pas

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle greeting the people after their wedding

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow warmer, we all know that wedding season is just around the corner. Love is in the air, and countless couples are about to embark on their marital journeys. But just because weddings are naturally beautiful doesn’t mean that you can forget about the dress code. In … Read more

Queen Letizia Just Wore the Best Spring Coat

queen letizia spotted at Cuesta de Moyano book fair in Madrid, wearing a Vichy checked trench coat

Even in Spain, May 2025 has been unusually cold and rainy. Instead of enjoying spring sunshine, we’re still dealing with grey skies and temperatures hovering around 17°C. That means one thing: we still need a good spring coat. And Queen Letizia of Spain has just stepped out wearing what might be the best spring coat … Read more

Andy MacDowell at Cannes 2025 – The Beauty of Embracing Age

Actress Andy MacDowell photographed at Cannes 2025 - Mature Beauty

Move over filters, here comes real beauty. The 2025 Cannes Film Festival didn’t just open with sequins and cinema, it opened with standards. For the first time ever, actresses were asked to avoid overly transparent dresses and flesh-baring outfits on the red carpet. To which I say: finally. Because there’s something oddly dissonant about preaching … Read more

The Harsh and Ugly Truth about Simone de Beauvoir

Montage with the face of simone de Beauvoir, representing her real face, a manipulative and submissive woman

Brief Introduction to Simone de Beauvoir Simone de Beauvoir was a French writer, feminist, social theorist, and existential philosopher, celebrated for shaping feminist literature and influencing the feminist movement of the 20th century. Credited with giving women a ‘voice’, her landmark book “The Second Sex” addresses the oppression of women throughout history. Simone advocated for … Read more

All The Wrong Things—And Just One Right—About Disney’s Woke Snow White

Rachel Zegler at the Premiere of Disneys woke Snow White wearing a gown by Christian Dior

It’s been a week now, and everyone’s still talking about the flop of Disney’s maligned woke remake of Snow White. The film was a disaster with critics and an even bigger disaster at the box office. Here’s a quick rundown of everything that went wrong with Disney’s woke Snow White—and one thing that actually went … Read more

Stars and Style: Inside Louis Vuitton’s Stunning AW25 Front Row

collage with four celebrities at Louis Vuitton AW25 front row

The Louis Vuitton AW25-26 fashion show unfolded spectacularly at L’Étoile du Nord; a beautifully restored former railway station in Paris. This distinctive setting inspired Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière to craft a captivating collection, reflecting the diversity and fleeting interactions typical of train stations—people always on the move, each carrying personal dreams in their luggage. Nicolas … Read more

Mikey Madison Dazzles at The Oscars in a 1956 Vintage Dior Gown

Mikey Madison wearing a vintage Dior Gown at The Oscars 2025

On a night filled with stars and emotions, Mikey Madison not only took home the Oscar for Best Actress but also cemented her status as a true style icon at the 97th Academy Awards. With a gown steeped in Dior’s history, the Anora star paid homage to the timeless elegance of the 1950s, channelling the … Read more