French it-girls, the new Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin
Paris, the city of lights, capital of Haute Couture, and the place of the dreamy French it-girls. Paris is also home to the super chic Inès de la Fressange, Jane Birkin and Caroline de Maigret, who embody this aspirational charm. Parisian girls are known for their effortless chicness and coolness. Today, the new Jane Birkins … Read more
6 new French jewellery designers to buy now
During PFW, all eyes are on fashion in Paris, which made me think about what is happening in the French capital, in terms of jewellery design. The first French jewellery designers that come to mind are, naturally, houses as such Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels. But apart to these heritage names, there is … Read more
Street Style: Milan Fashion Week Chic style inspiration.
All inspiration to pimp your wardrobe is in the street style of Milan Fashion Week. What a feast for your eyes! The first news is that Gucci was again the highlight of the Milan Fashion Week with a spectacular show. The brand is preparing a change, the next step in terms of design. According to … Read more
PFW kicks off: get to know the younger designers
Photo courtesy of Y/Project Paris Fashion Week kicks off today and we are bringing to you the names of the younger designers who will be the next ‘Chloé’. Paris has long been the capital of haute couture and speaking of PFW, the first brands that come to our minds are naturally, Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, … Read more
We talked about Fairmined Gold at Skrein Jewellery in Vienna There is sustainable gold.
I was invited to a workshop talk about Fairmined Gold at the jewellery shop Skrein in Vienna. The guest speaker was a mining engineer and chair of the board at ARM, Alliance for Responsible Mining, the Austrian Dr Felix Hruschka. Dr Hrushka took us closer to the lives of small-scale miners in Latin America and … Read more
10 fall/winter new looks you want to know
If you’ve been following the catwalk shows and are a bit lost with so many different trends, here you’ll find the 10 most important Fall/Winter new looks. They are the key points to make your life – and fashion choices – easier! Among the most varied styles presented during fashion weeks for next season, that … Read more
Best street style during London Fashion Week
The fashion caravan arrived in London, bringing fashionistas, models, designers, fashion lovers, and of course, the best street style photographers! What happens in the streets around the fashion shows and fashion events is still the best inspiration for what we will be wearing next. London, specifically, is a city with an essential history of street … Read more
Grandma used to say Champagne is the best Antidepressant. Science agrees.
My grandmother used to say she needed a glass of champagne a day to be happy! While it amuses me to prescribe this cure to anyone a bit blue, part of me knows it must be true that champagne is the best antidepressant. Grandma lived quite a life, not to mention her many years of … Read more
Where to go in London if you want to skip the Fashion Week. Insiders tips.
The British capital will be packed with the stylish fashion crowd, so where to go in London if you want to skip Fashion Week? It is time for the fashion caravan to move to the U.K. for London Fashion Week, which begins on Friday the 13th; hello, superstitious! I selected some of the coolest spots … Read more
Kate Middleton’s favourite beauty products
The Duchess of Cambridge at Back to Nature play garden at RHS Wisley.Photo courtesy of The Royal Family. Kate Middleton has become over the year, a fashion icon and inspiration for women around the world because of her flawless style; who wouldn’t want to look like her? Whether at red-carpet events, watching a tennis tournament at … Read more
Interview with German fashion designer Marcel Ostertag "All clients are really happy when wearing Marcel Ostertag."
We interviewed the German fashion designer Marcel Ostertag in Vienna, on the occasion of the MQ Vienna Fashion Week. He talked about Central Saint Martins School, fashion business, the creation process, and his Spring and Summer 2020 Collection. Enjoy it!
Transitioning Your Wardrobe from Summer to Autumn We dream with an all year round wardrobe
Style savants, rejoice! With summer nearing its end, autumn — a.k.a. fashion’s most exciting season — is just around the corner. However, before you start donning your beige trench coats and tartan scarves, it’s important to prepare for the transitional climate first. As we all know, August is a tricky time when the weather and … Read more
MQ Vienna Fashion Week talked with Notorious Mag About fashion, designers, dos and don'ts!
MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK is the proof that Vienna is indeed a fashionable city. For more than a decade, the three women behind the agency creative Headz; Elvyra Geyer, Zigi Mueller-Matyas and Maria Oberfrank, have been organising Austria’s renowned fashion event in front of the MuseumsQuartier. The MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK, which attracts more than … Read more
All leather outfits a trend that you can easily copy Fall/Winter.
Fall 2019 started with a trend that we can easily copy because is more about styling than buying a totally new wardrobe. We are talking about the all-leather trend we saw on Tod’s, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler and Nanushka’s A/W catwalks. This Fall 2019 trend also emerged strongly in the streets of the most influential … Read more
Have a look at Miu Miu dinner in Venice Who were there?
Here is a private view of the Miuccia Prada’s dinner in Venice. Lucky you, since everybody has eyes on the Queen of the Adriatic those days. For the occasion of the 76th international film festival, one of the most celebrated red carpets in Europe, the Italian fashion designer, Miuccia Prada, was in Venice for other … Read more
Fashion Pact presented at the G7 in France!
The fashion world made the news during the G7 Summit, hosted this year by President Emmanuel Macron in Biarritz, because of the presentation of the Fashion Pact. What is the Fashion Pact This pact aims to set concrete objectives for reducing the impact of the fashion industry on the environment. It will focus on three … Read more
Bernadette, the mother-daughter luxury silk dresses label
Bernardette and Charlotte De Geyter. Photo courtesy of Bernadette. Ever thought that working with family was complicated? Well, think again; the mother-daughter duo Bernadette and Charlotte De Geyter will prove you wrong. With their fashion brand “Bernadette”, they have already skyrocketed to success in just over a year and a half! Based in Antwerp, mother … Read more
The basic Fall pieces for all ages and budgets
The trends for the Fall season are inspiring, and we are looking forward to wearing the luxurious fabrics and beautiful colours we saw on the runway. But now it’s also a time to wear those basic Fall pieces you probably already have in your wardrobe. And from what we’ve seen on Instagram and in the … Read more
Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi, one of the most elegant European aristocrats
Among all the young European aristocrats, the most stylish is with no doubt Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi, the wife of Pierre Casiraghi. Née Borromeo, the beautiful Italian aristo has an incredibly chic style, timeless and modern at the same time. The Wedding The 34-year old married the youngest son of Princess Caroline of Monaco in 2005 in … Read more
Discover Meghan Markle’s Beauty Secret for Glowing Skin
It is common for expecting women to glow during their pregnancies, but the way the Duchess of Sussex’s skin is sparkling and radiant is so fantastic that it made us want to find out what is Meghan Markle’s beauty secret behind such beautiful skin. Is she following a specific diet? Is it a makeup illusion? … Read more
We say YES to beach jewellery
Can you wear Jewellery to the beach? In my opinion, not only you can but also, you should! Take advantage of the jewellery trend for Summer and add a little bling and shimmer to your beach look! We’re still feeling the influence of the ‘80s and early ’90s OTT style. So you can have a lot of … Read more
Who says we can’t repeat an outfit many times? Following Angela Merkel.
Angela Merkel as a trend-setter? Well, yes my dear, the German Chancellor is becoming a fashion icon as the media reports, in shock, that she has worn the very same outfit at four different occasions. Angela Merkel Kimono became news. And here is a crucial question; can we repeat an outfit many times? This all-important question … Read more