Notorious is in Paris doing some serious style hunting and in this article, we’ll talk about the most popular shoes on the streets of the fashion capital this spring. Imagine sipping a glass of wine in a cafe while observing people coming and going. That’s the tough life of a style hunter in Paris, but … Read more
In 1960 the Hitchcock movie Psycho was released with a promotional poster that showed Janet Leigh in her bra. The daring image caused quite a scandal at the time. Fast-forward to nowadays and the Janet Leight bra looks have become the star of runway shows. Let’s have a look at the history and how to … Read more
This April week, after Easter, #NotoriousOnTour is in Paris. As the Germans say, “April, April, Macht Was Er Will” (April, April does what it wants). This means the storefronts and shops are loaded with spring clothes, while the weather is awful – rain, low temperatures, and stormy winds. Even so, French women have already put … 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
As you already know, Notorious is on tour and is currently in France. While strolling in Paris and checking the street style trends, our sharp-eyed editor-in-chief spotted three bags that fashion-savvy Parisian women are carrying right now. Fashion Weeks brought us some fabulous bag trends for spring/summer, but Parisian girls have elected classic totes from … Read more
You already know that Notorious has a penchant for jewellery and accessories. Firstly, these pieces are the surest way for you to elevate and update your wardrobe. Furthermore, jewellery and accessories can change the outfit from classic to Avant-garde, from serious to provocative. So, we carefully looked at the latest shows from Milan, New York, … Read more
Harry Styles is considered one of the most stylish men of today. We may even discover that he is the lost son of David Bowie and Tom Wolfe. Yes, Harry Styles is a Dandy, which style was best explained in 1932 by psychologist J.C. Flugel as “the great masculine renunciation“. But if you don’t identify … 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
IMO, for those who don’t know, stands for In My Opinion. About opinions, there’s a saying that goes: the difference between pizza and your opinion is that I actually asked for pizza. But why should my opinion matter about what you think of Alessandra de Osma or Princess Alessandra of Hannover? Because like her I … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix series The Goop Lab, about her alternative lifestyle brand worth more than 250 million dollars, raises quite a few eyebrows and makes some people very angry. Despite the tremendous success of her brand, the former actress turned lifestyle guru is under scrutiny for her health claims and for recommending medically dubious, when … Read more
Few pieces are as essential to a timeless wardrobe as the classic white shirt. This staple item elevates any outfit and is always at the top of the capsule wardrobe list. Even so, when a new season rolls around, we all want something fresh for our closets. We crave a white cotton blouse that’s crisp, … Read more
I believe that like me, you can’t wait for spring. After months of dark and cold days, we are starting to see a bit more sunshine and nicer temperatures. Additionally, we are seeing new collections on Instagram, TikTok, and magazines, and we want to wear them, right? But the unpredictable weather of March and April … Read more
An exquisite necklace loaned to Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker for a movie premiere in London is set to be auctioned off by Dreweatts later this month of March 2023. Parker, known for her iconic fashion sense, fell in love with the piece and wore it to the Gala Premiere of Did You Hear About … 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
Although fashion has been aimed at women since its beginning, the main big players in the industry have been men. Nevertheless, women have played an important role in the fashion industry throughout the ages, with influential designers and powerful entrepreneurs. Jeanne Lanvin, Madeleine Vionnet, Coco Chanel, and Mary Quant, for example, revolutionised the way women … Read more
Dear fashion lovers, as we patiently wait for warmer weather to arrive, let’s look at the growing and ongoing trends for SS23. We’ve done the research so you can organize your wardrobe and be ahead of the game. 1. Designer brands that are growing in popularity We’ve reviewed 247 runway shows from Fashion Week for … Read more
When I have a special occasion like a ball or a cocktail party, I always consider it the right day to wear red lipstick. And it seems it’s not just me. As seen at recent award ceremonies like SAG and PAG, the chicest guests chose scarlet lips to create an impact on the red carpet. … Read more
If you’re tired of seeing monster boots and Crocs-inspired shoes, it’s time to close your browser, because this article contains images that might make you drool. For the past week, the internet has been buzzing about the Big Red Boot that went viral on the streets of NYFW. The Astro Boy’s iconic red boots have … Read more
London Fashion Week AW23 is already over, and what a week full of highlights and surprises this was. Besides being the first London Fashion Week without the beloved Dame Vivienne Westwood (R.I.P.), there was the first collection by Daniel Lee for Burberry. So, here are the highlights of the most amazing AW 23-24 fashion shows … 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
I don’t know about you, but I’m obsessed with the retro tracksuits that the TV series Ted Lasso and Squid Game made fashionable again. Pop culture and luxury fashion brands like Gucci x Adidas and Tory Burch are definitely influencing my newfound love for these ‘70s jogging suits. But also my desire to feel comfortable … Read more
Although we are still covered with puffer jackets, we’re thinking about what we’re going to wear next season. We already talked about the Spring/Summer 2023 trends that emerged from the most relevant Fashion Weeks, but what are the street style looks we’ll want to wear this spring? According to our favourite Instagrammers, here are the … Read more
Suddenly, Tory Burch reappeared on my fashion radar. For several seasons now, Tory Burch has been bringing clothing for a more modern and daring woman. Yesterday, at New York Fashion Week, the American designer showcased her Tory Burch AW 2023 collection and left everyone stunned. Tory Burch presented a cool, minimalist, luxurious collection designed for … Read more