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
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
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
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
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
NYFW AW 2023 is in full swing until February 15th, 2023. Six intense days following in the footsteps of fashion names like Thom Browne, Willy Chavarria, Rodarte, Luar and others. From Instagram to TikTok, the hashtag NYFW takes us to the best of Big Apple street style. And to digest this information overload, we’ve carefully … Read more
A good pair of jeans is probably the essential item in any girl’s wardrobe. So finding the right one for your body type is a must. A pair of jeans that fits you makes you feel confident and comfortable, which is the first step to being cool and elegant. And speaking of confidence, you know … Read more
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and like many of us, you’re probably trying to find gift ideas that express those three magic words. Of course, flowers and chocolates are lovely presents, but this year, we want you to go the extra mile and really impress your better half. So, forget the cute Teddy … Read more
For most girls and women in the world, pink has been, at some point in their lives, their favourite colour. But apart from being a phase we all went through, pink became a major fashion trend, which even earned the name Barbiecore. And what if I told you that right now, 318 women only wear … Read more
This year Notorious brings you the annual report of how much royals, European princesses and queens, have spent on clothes. The detailed study is done by the blog Ufonomore, which is all about royal fashion. Besides interesting facts like how many hours royals work per year, the blog has calculated how much each of them … Read more
As much as I might like surprises, I’d rather be prepared when it comes to new seasons’ fashion trends. So, if you are a bit like me, you’ll be happy to know I’ve scoured the best new-in pieces and spotted 5 fashion trends coming for Spring 2023. Based on the highlights of New York fashion … Read more
Good starting in the new year. We found some amazing pieces on sale for you. Since we want you to have conscious shopping at the top of your New Year’s resolution list, we’re here to help you buy less and buy better. We selected the best items from winter sales so that you don’t get … Read more
We already know you’ve made a list (again) of what you will start doing better in the new year. I sincerely hope you stick to starting to exercise, eat fewer carbs and cut out sugar. And if your list contemplates taking better care of your skin (Did you finally stop sleeping with makeup on?), you’re … Read more