Killing Eve’s wardrobe: fashion over morality Hit girl or it girl?

Killing Eve's wardrobe includes this pink Molly Goddard dress and other fabulous outfits for Villanelle.

According to The Guardian, Killing Eve’s “one of the 100 greatest television series of the 21st century”; not bad for a TV show about a psychopathic assassin, Villanelle, whose wardrobe filled with fantastic outfits some of us would kill for, no pun intended. Adapted and produced by the British Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge, whom The Times … Read more

From the catwalks to the streets: Blazer and Skirt is a winning duo

Among the many looks and styles that arose from the fall catwalks, there is one I think is already a classic: the chic combo Blazer and Skirt. The long shelf life outfit appeared on the catwalks in 2019 with Hedi Slimane’s first collection for Céline. But blazer and skirt, the classy French working women look, … Read more

RIP Kenzo Takada: the man who introduced Japanese fashion to the world.

The Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takana.

The fashion world has taken social media to express sadness and pay tribute to the Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada who passed away on Sunday in Paris due to Coronavirus related complications. With the death of the 81-year-old designer in the midst of Paris Fashion Week, we see Paris as, indeed, the capital of fashion … Read more

New ways to wear and update your classic sweaters Styling tricks for fall.

Fashionista during CPHFW shows one of the new ways to wear sweaters and update your cardigan this fall.

We’ve been spotting on Instagram and in the streets of the most fashionable cities new ways to wear the classic sweaters. With these simple styling tricks, you can update the cardigans you already have in your wardrobe this fall, making them look modern and super stylish. Our editors select independently all products featured on Notorious-mag. However, … Read more

The 10 best weekend bags for short getaways Traveling in style.

Travel bags and weekend bags in several colours piled up.

Whether it’s a spontaneous weekend escapade to the beach, a weekend in Paris or a couple of days at your friends’ in the countryside, having the right travel bag is essential for any stylish man. And if it’s a romantic getaway, well, then it’s more than essential! Because, yes, we women do look at your … Read more

Royal empowerment: Elisabeth of Belgium or how to be a modern princess

Royal empowerment; the modern princess Elisabeth of Belgium giving a speech on her 18th birthday.

Title photo @belgianroyalpalace If you think tough military schools are only for future kings and boys of royal families, well, think again. Elisabeth, Princess of Belgium, is the personification of royal women empowerment. The 18-year-old student shows the world how to be a modern princess by enrolling at the Royal Military Academy in Belgium. Royal … Read more

No-paid review: skincare and hair products we tested this month

Skincare and hair products from our no-paid beauty review.

Like millions of people out there, I love watching youtube videos with skincare reviews, hair products reviews and, of course, tutorials. But not all of them are trustful opinions. Influencers and Youtubers have to make a life out of it, and their advertising contracts can dictate their views. Having said that, we want to make … Read more

Vest, the staple to add chicness and warmth this fall

Model in front of a beige wall wearing an oversized vest top paired with white shirt and bermuda by The Frankie Shop

Since the ’90s keep inspiring fashion, one of the staples you need for layering to perfection this fall is a vest. Nobody wants to use this word nowadays, but the vest is a big trend in fall 2020. The classic garment has reappeared in the sartorial scene with Gucci, Miu Miu and Max Mara. The … Read more

Everything we want is Jimi Hendrix’s style Best style moments.

Jimi Hendrix's maximalist style

We’ve been reading a lot about Jimi Hendrix lately, because of his 50th death anniversary. The idol of the American hippie movement is not only a guitar legend but also, a fashion icon. In fact, Jimi Hendrix’s style keeps inspiring fashion designers. From Hedi Slimane to Alessandro Michele, we’ve seen on the runways, looks clearly … Read more

Peter Pan wide collars, the look you should try this fall Instagram inspo.

Among the micro-trends spotted during the last Fashion Weeks, the one that has taken over Instagram is anything but “micro”, as a matter of fact, it is quite the opposite: extra-wide Peter Pan collars. The vintage-looking collars are everywhere we look, the most stylish fashion influencers have already adopted the lace-trimmed or frilly collars that … Read more

Bulgari and the serpent: a precious love story Pure seduction.

Detail of a serpent ring from Bulgari.

Like the serpent that sheds its skin to reappear with a brand new layer, the iconic Bulgari Serpenti watches and snake jewellery have come in new forms, over and over again, since 1948. In fact, Bulgari and the serpent have a precious and long-lasting love story. But, although the snake is closely linked to the … Read more

Prada Tools of Memory: are you ready for this iconic auction?

Tools of Memory campaign showing Kaia Gerber fitting photograph that is part of Prada and Sotheby's auction.

“Fashion has a duty not only to reflect its times but to help shape them”, stated the Italian fashion house, Prada. And to do so in these COVID-19 times, Prada has launched its Fall/Winter 2020 collection, Tools of Memory, in collaboration with Sotheby’s auction house. You may be asking yourself, can a luxury fashion label … Read more

A talk with Breitling Squad: watches, fashion & more The new Endurance Pro.

Breitling Winter Sports Squad: Stefan Kraft, Thomas Morgenstern and Anna Veith.

If you think of Austria, you think of Schnitzel, for sure. But besides eating, we are the best at skiing, and this is why watchmaker Breitling teamed up with winter sports legends Thomas Morgenstern, Anna Veith and Stefan Kraft as ambassadors for the presentation of the new Breitling Endurance Pro. Notorious went on a helicopter … Read more

Famous Paintings and Their Real-Life Inspiration

Monet's Garden at Giverny

While we are admiring the famous paintings, we rarely ask ourselves who or what has inspired those painters for the creation of such masterpieces. This question doesn’t arise in the case with portraits but what about landscapes, cityscapes, complex plots? Are they real-life inspirations? The origins of the inspiration of old famous paintings will be … Read more

33 affordable items that look like designer pieces The best in fast fashion.

Caro Daur, German model and influemcer, wearing a silk foulard on the head, sunglasses and gold hoops_Street Style Fashion Week Milan

Now that life is slowly getting back to normal; we’re sure you’re looking forward to dressing up to go to the office or meet your friends again. So it’s time to refresh your work outfits and update your fall wardrobe. By paying attention to the fall trends, you can find affordable pieces with hot design … Read more

Start fall on the right foot, or better said, in the right shoes 13 shoe trends for autumn.

Collage with some of the shoe trends for fall.

While everybody is enjoying the last summer days, we’ve already immersed in fall 2020 trends. And next season is a special one for shoe trends. The question is; what are the best shoes for this fall? Have we changed our habits, and consequently, our footwear choices, after so many months at home, without going out … Read more

10 Fall outfit formulas inspired by Alexa Chung Get the look.

Alexa Chung wearing a black little dress and white collar shirt in the Serpentine Gallery and Burberry event

As you may already have noticed, we love Alexa Chung’s style. Our fashion muse manages to look both cool and stylish in any situation and season of the year. So, we selected ten fall outfit formulas inspired by the British it-girl/model/presenter/influencer/fashion designer. By the way, Alexa Chung is what we like to call an influencepreneur. … Read more

Studying fashion in Vienna: from school to MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK Best courses in Austria

As the Austrian capital hosts the MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK until the 12th September, fashion topics are hotter than ever in Vienna, especially among those who dream studying fashion. Recently, Notorious had a giveaway promotion with tickets for MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK.20. We were delighted with the high response and feedback we received. The success … Read more

Be careful with dirty makeup brushes!

woman hand grabs some makeup brushes from a makeup table

Washing hands several times a day, rubbing hand-sanitizer and disinfecting cellphones have become the “new normal”. But how about dirty makeup brushes? Did you know they can carry bacteria and even viruses to you eyes, nose and mouth? But before you start frantically getting rid of your used beauty tools, read here why and how … Read more

Anine Bing, the designer behind Meghan Markle’s striped pants Meet the Danish designer.

Meghan Markle wearing Anine Bing striped pants paired with a white t-shirt, sandals and a straw hat.

Whether you’ve missed her or not, Meghan Markle is back in the news, and this time, because of her smart outfit choice. The Duchess of Sussex looked effortlessly chic during a conversation with the activist Gloria Steinem. And soon after the first photos hit Instagram, fashion lovers wanted to know who’s the designer behind Meghan … Read more

Successful on Instagram: influencers that have become entrepreneurs What's the secret?

The German Instagrammer influencer and entrepreneur Tanya Seidl.

Some successful Instagram influencers are taking the leap and becoming entrepreneurs or better, ‘influencepreneurs’. They’re developing products and launching their own business ventures. However, these successful Instagrammers turned entrepreneurs signal that Instagram is not only about promoting existing brands. There is something new happening, a bunch of new businesses emerging. Take, for example, the Italian … Read more

The Best Glasses to Wear if You Have an Oval Face Shape

Bela Hadid for Miu Miu Eyewear 2020 campaign

When it comes to so many different style choices, face shape plays a big role. Whether you are looking for a new haircut, different ways to style your makeup, or pick out your new style of shades, face shape (especially oval face shape) can have a big influence in what will look the most flattering. … Read more