24 French fashion brands under the radar you need to know. French-Girl style.

window shop in the rue de bac in Paris

As we previously mentioned, Notorious is on tour in France, basking in a sabbatical amidst the fashion capital’s electrifying street style. It’s undeniable that Parisian women exude an enviable chicness; their ensembles are polished yet effortlessly stylish. But how do they master these timeless, classic looks with a contemporary twist? The secret lies in their … Read more

Celine Beauté – Finally, Celine’s Dropping Its Fresh Makeup Line

black and white-model in 60s style wearing the new celine makeup line

It’s no secret that Hedi Slimane has been whipping up more than just fashion vibes since 2018, when he snagged the creative reins of the French luxury powerhouse, Celine. Slimane, a political science grad turned design maverick, has been busy curating the Celine universe. With the rollout of the new makeup collection, Celine Beauté, the … Read more

The Wertheimers, the family behind luxury brand Chanel

collage models on Chanel SS22 runway show in Paris Fashion Week

The name Coco Chanel is well-known worldwide, but have you ever heard of the Wertheimers, the owners of Chanel and who’s had the majority stake in Les Perfumes Chanel, since its beginning in 1924 with No.5? Don’t feel bad if you haven’t; almost nobody has. There is no doubt that Coco Chanel is an icon, … Read more

Phoebe Philo First Looks – Was the Wait Really Worth It?

Ah, December 2017—remember it well? Phoebe Philo, the high priestess of minimalistic chic, announced her departure from Celine. For almost a decade, she reigned supreme as its creative director, morphing Celine into the go-to sanctuary for the modern, professional woman. The era was so epochal that Philo fans earned their own moniker: “Philophiles.” A dedicated … Read more

Ideal capsule wardrobe -Sienna Miller in Netflix. Chic and timeless.

Sienna Miller wears a classic grey turtleneck paired with an ocre coat in one of the scenes of Anatomy of a Scandal

The style icon Sienna Miller is back on the small screen with the Netflix series Anatomy of a Scandal, and we’re obsessed with her character’s fantastic outfits that make the perfect capsule wardrobe. Miller plays Sophie Whitehouse, entangled in a scandal as her husband, a British politician, ends up on trial after cheating on her. … Read more

Phoebe Philo: why fans expect a comeback To fill the void of old Céline

Phoebe Philo photo celine.com

Phoebe Philo, the Creative Director at Celine for 10 years, transformed the French fashion house into a cult label adored by a legion of fans who were left inconsolable after her departure. If you are one of the many Phoebe Philo’s fans, rejoice, rumour has it that Phoebe Philo is preparing a comeback. Here you … Read more

The jelly sandals from my childhood are back In Summer and Fall.

Blue jelly sandals next to sunglasses and straw hat on the sand.

As a child, I used to wear Jelly sandals to escalate rocks at the beach without slipping or hurting my feet. The fun plastic sandals were a summertime must for children in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, the brighter they were, the better. I still remember the fantastic glitter-infused shimmering ones that were the most … Read more

Shoes that we wear but belong in Museums Walking pieces of art.

Bejewelled red high-heel pumps.

Being a woman, we are pretty sure you are as obsessed with shoes as we are, which is absolutely alright since many of the shoes we wear are works of art that belong in Museums! Footwear designers have created over the years shoes that have changed fashion and marked eras. These historical models are now … Read more

Why raffia is the natural fibre you need RN eco-friendly and oh-so-chic.

Dolce&Gabanna runway showing a model in a rafia dress

Among the natural fabrics that spring brings, raffia was one of the most prominent on the S/S2020 runways. From Oscar de la Renta to Stella McCartney, most fashion houses have raffia in their collections, whether on accessories like Celine or dresses like Chanel. Raffia is a fibre made from palm trees that can be woven … Read more