Breitling just launched a limited edition bringing back its iconic Top Time. The Breitling Top Time stands out with its unmistakable style appealing to men and women who love this blend of design, history, and great chronograph performance. The original Top Time was launched in the 1960s with a clear mission: to suit the needs … Read more
Since air conditioning is not always an option, our best friends that help us endure in style the heat are the good, old fans. Literally, a cool summer accessory for girls and boys. The hand-held fan dates from thousands of years ago. It has been first used in Ancient Egypt, then in China and India, and later … Read more
Buying vintage jewellery can be as exciting and fun as going on a treasure hunt. But one needs a lot of time and patience, and a good eye, of course, to find out where to buy good pieces. There are several shops selling vintage jewellery on Etsy, and you can get lost there. Don’t despair, … Read more
There is one little accessory that can add tons of glam to any outfit, whether during Winter months or Summer; we’re talking about sunglasses trends, of course. As a matter of fact, you can dress up and update your wardrobe just by adding the right sunnies. But choose it wrong and you will ruin your … Read more
Fall is coming with its parties and cosy dinners, so now are the right time to think about getting a new cocktail ring! Before jumping into the business, we’ll share a fascinating trivia with you, to be used as small-talk in your next cocktail party! And it’s exactly about the name cocktail ring. The concept … Read more
As the 14th February approaches, we can’t help dreaming of receiving some beautiful flowers or a box of chocolate. Alright, alright, who are we trying to kid? What every woman truly desires is a special gift that shows how much her sweetheart loves her: jewellery, of course! Love and jewellery By 1920, the mass production … Read more
You may not believe it, but it is possible to build a sustainable capsule wardrobe with timeless yet affordable brands! Knowing where to shop and what to look for, you won’t need a small fortune to look chic and stylish all year round. If you purchase something through the links in this post, Notorious-mag will get a commission. 1 … Read more
As Paris Haute Couture kick starts, all eyes are on the French luxury houses and, of course, the fabulous jewellery that adorns the designers’ creations. This year, we have an special interest in the latest Victoire de Castellane jewellery collection for Dior. Haute couture and Haute Jewellery Since 2010, Haute Couture’s official calendar has hosted … Read more
Our readers know already that we’re quite obsessed with accessories. Actually, we spend more on accessories than buying the latest trends. Why so? First, we have an emotional attachment with our clothes. In my wardrobe, I have pieces from 20 years ago, that I wear again and again, every season. Second, we don’t need a … Read more
Let’s face it; your pair of shoes can make or break your look, so make sure you have the best party shoes to celebrate Christmas time in style. Fret not; we’re here to help you find the most crucial thing you need for the holiday season: new party shoes! In our opinion, Christmas time is … Read more
Not a day passes by without the ubiquitous square-toe shoes and pouch clutch popping up on our Instagram feeds, it’s a fever. From Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Amal Clooney, and Christie Turlington to Rihanna, every fashionista and celebrity around the world is seen with one of these objects of desire. The name Bottega Veneta is on everybody’s … Read more
Fall is the official beginning of the fashion calendar. All the magazines are showing the big trends; what we’re going to wear this and next year. For us, the best way to start Fall is by updating your clothes with on-point accessories instead of buying a new wardrobe. That’s why you should start Fall on … Read more
Chaumet presented an exhibition on the art of the diadem in Monaco, displaying fabulous head jewels the French high jewellery house has created since 1780 for royals like empresses, queens and princesses. The exhibition curators are two experts on royal courts, the journalist Stéphane Bern and the jewel historian Christophe Vachaudez. They divided the 250 … Read more
Even if you have never heard about Fulco Santostefano della Cerda, Duke of Verdura and Marquis of Murata la Cerda, you most probably know his work as a jewellery designer, especially Chanel’s iconic pair of white cuffs with a big Maltese cross made of coloured gemstones that Coco Chanel used to wear every day, one … Read more
A collaboration between the high-street label & Other Stories and the Swedish designer Mia Larsson resulted in a limited collection of sustainable jewellery using recycled silver and oyster shells. The Stockholm-based designer is known for giving a second life to materials from nature by transforming them into beautiful jewellery pieces. Larsson thinks “it’s great that … Read more
Headbands are back and here to stay. And although the ’80s never cease to inspire us, this typical bourgeois head accessory comes now huge, breaking the aesthetic rules and boundaries of former years. Prada brought the trend back Prada reinterpreted the ’60s and ’80 proper Alice bands, but with the house’s quirky signature style. The … Read more
The theft of a 40-carat diamond ring made the news and forced a discreet couple, Prince Jean Christophe Napoleon Bonaparte and Countess Olympia von und zu Arco Zinneberg, into the spotlight. But, what is the story behind this impressively big diamond? And who is this man who proposed with a diamond even bigger than Elizabeth … Read more