Exciting news for fashion enthusiasts and for your credit card: Clare Waight Keller, previously the creative force behind Chloé and Givenchy, has just unveiled a fresh line for the budget-friendly brand Uniqlo. In this post, we’ll dive deep into the details of this collection and explore Clare Waight Keller’s journey with Uniqlo. Plus, we’ll revisit … Read more
Fast-fashion giants like H&M, Zara, Mango, and COS are not only hiking up their prices but are also elevating their brand image through fashion shows, special collections, and collaborations with heritage brands. This marks a seismic shift in the market, leading many to wonder: Is Fast Fashion getting pricey? Would you shell out €990 for … Read more
Although it’s been six years since Phoebe Philo announced she would leave Celine (2017), her followers eagerly await her comeback. The good news is that the designer has announced that she is launching her eponymous brand in September this year of 2023. Phoebe Philo also explained that the label are open for registration since July … Read more
This week, Isabella Rossellini and her daughter, Elettra Wiedemann, launched a knitwear line made from sheep’s wool in collaboration with designer Aisling Camps. The wool originates from the sheep on Isabella and Elettra’s property, Mama Farm, situated 100 km from Manhattan. The Aisling Camps x Mama Farm collection is available exclusively for purchase on the … Read more
At Notorious Mag, we’ve noticed the vintage and secondhand market isn’t just booming—it’s positively thriving! Consumers are now all about that ‘pre-loved’ life, firmly believing it’s the ultimate sustainable flex. And let’s get real: with the economy doing a rollercoaster ride and inflation playing peek-a-boo, platforms like Vestiaire Collective and The Real Real are becoming … Read more
Italian fashion powerhouse, Miu Miu, invited a group of luminaries for a summer soiree in Malibu. In the video embedded above, you can witness the day-long event, graced by the who’s who of the industry, all donning their vibrant summer attire. This article delves into why Miu Miu opted for Malibu – endearingly referred to … Read more
Haute couture is a realm of fashion with boundless imagination, where everything that stems from dreams can be brought to fruition. Behind this luxurious and exclusive affair, eight exceptional Haute Couture ateliers tirelessly toil day and night. These ateliers are the backbone of the high fashion industry, the artisans who transform sketches and musings into … Read more
With an enchanting story, the iconic Prada Galleria Bag pays homage to the brand’s heritage while remaining timeless in its design. With a unique combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics, the bag has captured the hearts of fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Now, the Galleria Bag is being celebrated in a coloured campaign featuring the Tony … Read more
Experience the stunning fusion of art and fashion in the highly anticipated COS x Stephen Doherty collaboration. Launching on June 8, 2023, this capsule collection celebrates the captivating beauty of flowers, inspired by Doherty’s ongoing series, “Gratitude Blooms.” So, immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of ink-and-water floral artwork and effortless summer dressing, as COS … Read more
Last week, Notorious turned its gaze towards England and the chic and timeless fashion that it offers. From the recent coronation of King Charles III to the Garden Parties attended by Kate, Princess of Wales, and Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh, it’s clear that the English know how to throw a fabulous party. And … Read more
Luxury fashion has always been about pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. From Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga to Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy, creative directors constantly experiment with bold designs and unconventional materials to create something new and exciting. And the latest Bottega Veneta handbag, The Brown Bag, is no exception. Crafted from paper-like leather and … Read more
The English fashion designer, Mary Quant, holds a significant and unique place in the history of fashion. As the creator of the miniskirt in the early 1960s, she developed a fashion influenced by pop culture and was responsible for the so-called Youthquake. Today, on April 13th, she left us at the age of 93. But … Read more
It is fifty years since Pablo Picasso died, on 8 April 1973 at Notre-Dame-de-Vie, his home in Mougins. The body of work that he left behind had a profound impact on the entire 20th century. For this anniversary year, the Musée National Picasso-Paris has invited the British designer Sir Paul Smith, known for his work … Read more
Fashion collaborations are nothing new. Every year, H&M brings a high-end designer to the fast fashion world. It all started in 2004 with the Swedish giant’s partnership with the late creative director of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld. Then you have Adidas x Gucci, Louis Vuitton x Supreme and Gucci x North Face just to name some. … Read more
Keira Knightley was the face of Coco Mademoiselle, a perfume by Chanel, for 12 years. She first appeared in the advertising campaign for the fragrance in 2007 and continued to be its face until 2019. Throughout her tenure, she helped to establish Coco Mademoiselle as one of the most popular and recognisable perfumes in the … Read more
We love fashion. It is a major cultural and economic player in our modern society, and it is what we do for a living, mind you. Unfortunately, and far more often than not, is fashion’s importance belittled and framed as an unnecessary luxury solely serving to feed the fragile egos of shallow and vain people … Read more
Emma Mackey is one of the new sensations on the screen. The French-British actress debuted in the cinema with minor roles in independent and short films. But Emma Mackey’s career took off when she played Maeve Wiley in the Netflix series Sex Education. With that role, Emma was nominated for the British Academy Television Award.In … Read more
Updated in January 2023- Vintage shopping has become one of the nicer sustainable practice in fashion. Not to mention that wearing something older or just with a preview story is the key to achieving the French-girl look that we all love. These are already reasons enough for us to look for the best second-hand shops … Read more
This year, fashion collaborations showed no signs of slowing down. On the contrary, apart from the classic designers x high street fashion collab, fashion has witnessed historic brands x brands collab. The best example is Adidas x Gucci collaboration; this collection is sure to become a collector’s obsession. Although less iconic, the latest collaborations are … Read more
Most of the big fashion houses were named after their founders, making the designer’s names live on long after they were gone. So who’s behind the French luxury fashion house Chloé? Was there a Madame or Monsieur Chloé? Behind Chanel, there was Coco Chanel. Dior had Christian Dior. Behind the House of Fendi, there are … Read more
As you may already know, we, at Notorious, are fans of Scandinavian fashion and we love jewellery, hence every time I see a new piece by the Danish brand Pearl Octopuss.y, I’m absolutely delighted. The bold, statement baubles unite the Nordic coolness and the opulence of sparkling crystals and oversized pearls. And, besides being fabulous, … Read more
After Gucciaga and Balengucci, it’s time for Fendace, the cool collab between the two Italian luxury fashion houses, Fendi and Versace.Donatella Versace and Fendi’s Kim Jones and Silvia Venturini have literally interchanged roles, calling their collaboration “The Swap”. In other words, Jones created pieces based on Versace for the first part of the collaboration collection. … Read more
We’re always happy to navigate the worldwide jewellery world and present brands and designers creating fantastic jewels to you. The Greek Nikos Koulis is one of these names worth knowing, and we’re in love with his beautiful Art Deco jewellery pieces. So, keep reading to learn more about the Athens-based jeweller and his eye-catching work … Read more