Can Fashion Be Dangerous to Your Health? A New Documentary Links Toxic Clothing to Breast Cancer

Poster of the documentary let them be naked showing Jeff Garner walking on a beach during sunset

This Mother’s Day weekend, a powerful documentary titled Let Them Be Naked will stream globally for the first time, not as a marketing stunt, but as a heartfelt tribute. Filmmaker and sustainable designer Jeff Garner created the film after losing his mother to breast cancer. This tragedy drove him to investigate whether the fashion industry … Read more

Divine Inspiration – 5 Fashion Designers Inspired by Catholic Heritage

model on the runway for Christian Lacroix couture- inspired by catholic heritage

As the world turns its attention to the Vatican with the new Pope Leo XIV, we reflect on the fashion visionaries who have found sincere inspiration in the richness and symbolism of Catholic tradition. As the Vatican welcomes the new Pope Leo XIV, the global spotlight is on spiritual leadership and the cultural reverberations of … Read more

Visiting Paris in the footsteps of Coco Chanel 

visiting paris in the footsteps of coco chanel

Notorious created this video showing the places where French fashion designer Coco Chanel walked and lived in Paris. We listed for you her favourite addresses, places of luxury and culture, that you should include in your next trip to Paris. Coco Chanel and Paris, an intertwined history As Paris Fashion Week AW22 just happened, the … 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

Harvard Study Reveals the Secret of Long, Healthy and Happy Life

Two happy older women floating on a river.

We all want to live a long, healthy and happy life, but is there a secret recipe to achieve that? In the long-gone ’80s, one would say “Work hard, play hard” to lead a happy life. In the ’90s, the health trend for a long, healthy life was low-fat and fat-free food such as fat-free … 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

The Lent Challenge – Some Ideas on How to Celebrate Lent

Recently, we’ve noticed numerous articles during Lent suggesting it’s the perfect time to shed a few kilos. Christians typically don’t raise concerns about cultural appropriation, but calling the Lent fast a diet is like referring to the Jewish Shabbat as just a long weekend. Whether you’re religious or not, consider the Lent Challenge an opportunity … Read more

Maison Dior x Vatican- ‘En Route’ Exhibition Unveils the Pilgrims of Hope Narrative

collage with three images from the En Route Exhibition created by the Vatican Apostolic Library in collaboration with Maison Dior

Pilgrims of Hope 2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church. To celebrate this important event, an unexpected collaboration was forged between Maison Dior and the Vatican Apostolic Library to bring to life … Read more

Be Ready For Valentine’s Day- 12 facts about kissing you don’t know

Kissing is so important it has its own International Day, the 6th of July! But Valentine’s day is also an official kissing day, right? Being in love or not, you want to know that kissing is the most intimate act between two people, and besides showing affection, it is also good for your body. Yeah, … Read more

The Story of Hotel Elephant Austrian surrealism.

The Italian Alps is the location of this particular hotel named after Soloman, an Indian Elephant, that was brought all the way from Lisbon to Vienna as a gift for the Archduke Maximilian of Austria.   The story surrounds the Hotel Elephant is mind-blowing, almost surreal, even Jose Saramago, the Portuguese Nobel Prize in literature, was … Read more

Divine Elegance: The Most Stylish Saints of the Catholic Church

collage showing the most stylish saints in the catholic church from the past until today

In the tapestry of history woven with threads of faith and fashion, the Catholic Church stands out for its rich sartorial legacy. Roman Catholicism’s profuse elegance embodied not only in liturgical vestments but also in the lives of its saints. These holy figures, venerated for their piety and virtues, had a sense of style and … Read more

Why a Mid Sleeper Bed Is Ideal for Maximizing Space in a Child’s Room

picture of a child bedroom with a mid sleeper bed in format of a little house

Mid sleeper beds offer an innovative solution for parents looking to maximize space in their child’s bedroom. These elevated sleeping platforms provide a cosy sleeping area while freeing up valuable floor space underneath. Mid sleeper beds combine functionality with fun, creating a multi-purpose environment that grows with your child.By incorporating storage options, play areas, or … Read more

My Sister Died of Breast Cancer, and Here’s What Doctors Told Me to Change About My Lifestyle

naked woman performes a self-examen on her breast

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I’d share a personal story about my experience with the disease. I also want to share what I’ve learned from doctors over the years about how we can reduce the risk of developing cancer through small lifestyle changes. I’ve had close experience with cancer, as I’ve … Read more

Tradwife – The Trend That’s Driving Feminists Crazy

tradwife aesthetic-illustration of a woman from the 50s wearing an apron and serving a dinner for husband and friends

Have you heard about #Tradwife, the trend that’s causing a stir on Instagram and TikTok? The name is short for Traditional Wife. And here’s the thing: the tradwife subculture is big, and it’s getting bigger. The topic has over 300 million views on TikTok. So let’s dive into this subject and see why Gen Z … Read more

Mathilde à Paris – The Chicest Version of Emily in Paris

Mathilde Favier holding a flower bouquet while sitting on a floral hug in front a floral sofa

Mathilde Favier, the Public Relations Director at Dior, navigates her role with masterful elegance. A quintessential Parisienne, she distils the essence of this mythic lifestyle into her latest literary offering, “Mathilde à Paris” (French Version) or “Living Beautifully in Paris” (English Version) published by Flammarion. In her book, Favier muses, “To be Parisian isn’t merely … Read more

NYFW SS25 – Being Late Is Out, Punctuality Is In

Anna Wintour wearing a Prada dress at conde nast party

NYFW SS25 wrapped up today, and one trend has already emerged as the strongest of the season: punctuality. It is no longer fashionable to be fashionably late. During New York Fashion Week, three key moments signalled the end of lateness as a symbol of charm—and, let’s be honest, ego. Meanwhile, punctuality has ascended to the … Read more

5 Crucial Fashion Tips For A First Date

A COS model sitting on a chair is wearing a black jacket with a red top underneath. She is wearing two silver bracelets

Dear First-Daters, first meetings are significant experiences. What to wear? What to say? What will it be like? So many questions arise, making it a potentially stressful event. Remember, first impressions last. As you’re about to meet someone new, it’s essential to present your true self. In a world of filters, Photoshop, and unrealistic social … Read more

Why you should go to Puerto de Santa Maria in Spain.

view of Bay of Cadiz from the Puerto de Santa Maria

Spain is a popular place to spend your summer holidays. However, Spain still has unique places for you to visit that go far beyond Ibiza, Mallorca, and Costa del Sol. Searching for that special place, Notorious was in Cádiz, Andalusia, to visit Puerto de Santa Maria. Located in the heart of the Bay of Cádiz, … Read more

Are You Joining the ‘Boycott Olympics’ Trend After the Outrageous ‘Last Supper’ Performance?

Collage with president Macron, the fires of the opening ceremony and the olympic circles as his glasses

Last Friday, during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, a group of drag queens and LGBTQ+ individuals, accompanied by children, staged a mocking rendition of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper on a bridge over the Seine. Bishops, world leaders, and social media users have universally condemned this act as shocking and violent. … Read more

Happy people bond, the unhappy ones buy compulsively

Times of crisis are usually accompanied by self-reflection and growth. And it’s no different now. Inflation and war in Europe are forcing us to re-evaluate our habits. And most of us are searching for ways to come out of this crisis better and happier. So here is where enters the study of the Italian sociologist … Read more

Boat Etiquette: How to Be the Perfect Guest and Be Invited Again

woman in shorts on a boat reading her laptop

So, you’ve been invited to a friend’s boat? Fabulous. You know what they say: the best boat is a friend’s boat, no expenses, no maintenance headaches, no dealing with the crew, just fun, fun, fun! But be sure you know how to behave on a boat, or your friends will never invite you a second time. And here comes … Read more