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
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
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
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
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
We love fashion. It is a major cultural and economic player in our modern society, and it is what we do for a living, mind you. Unfortunately, and far more often than not, is fashion’s importance belittled and framed as an unnecessary luxury solely serving to feed the fragile egos of shallow and vain people … Read more
Every stylist or fashionable person has a uniform. That is an outfit or style repeated on several occasions, regardless of the time of year. Don’t worry because having a uniform is about something other than repeating the same outfit ad-eternum and dying of boredom at the end of each season. Instead, you imagine your wardrobe … Read more
Emma Mackey is one of the new sensations on the screen. The French-British actress debuted in the cinema with minor roles in independent and short films. But Emma Mackey’s career took off when she played Maeve Wiley in the Netflix series Sex Education. With that role, Emma was nominated for the British Academy Television Award.In … Read more
During the high cocktail season, there is always something new to look forward to, and the trend that everyone is talking about is called the Bubble Hem. Although it has been spotted here and there on the runway SS23 or on a couture red carpet gown, it hasn’t seemed like a regular flow — until … Read more
Winter lovers, rejoice; it’s time for new pullovers. And we show you the eight most relevant models to shake up your wardrobe. Who doesn’t love cosy and cuddly knitwear? Cashmere pullovers, cable knits, ribbed turtle necks, cutie cardigans; so many options, so little space left in the closet. To narrow your wish list, we pinpointed … Read more
This year should you invest your hard-earned money in a winter coat? Notorious has checked the most important weather forecasts to discover what Old Man Winter will bring to Europe this upcoming season. In summary, the La niña stream, responsible for low temperatures and storms, will be active for the third year in a row. … Read more
In the era of Instagram and Tik Tok, we feel the need to look perfect at all times, but then again, wearing a full face of makeup every day is exhausting, not to mention bad for your skin. So for days when you feel like not wearing that much makeup, but you still want to … Read more
As someone with Spanish and Italian roots who grew up in Brazil, I’ve asked myself, why is it that Latin women are such a lively bunch? Of course, it is true; we indeed love parties, bright colours, bold prints, feminine silhouettes, and luxurious fabrics like lace and devoré. If you go to a wedding in … Read more
Have you ever wondered what children think when they look at fashion advertisements? Imagine a 8-year-old child looking at the world of fashion created in the advertising campaigns of the most famous brands. The models are photographed in strange positions, most of the time looking bored and many of the situations shown are controversial. Remember … Read more
Contemporary art is an omnipresent and indispensable source of inspiration for every fashion designer. That’s why fashion and especially colour trends are always matching artworks. For example, who doesn’t remember the lobster dress by Elsa Schiaparelli in 1937, inspired by the work of Salvador Dali? Or the iconic Yves Saint Laurent dress based on the lines … Read more
As we enter spring, I’ve been thinking about the one basic staple that helps you better transition from winter to summer, the white t-shirt. Because, when it comes to transitioning pieces, nothing is as versatile as the minimalist tee; one of the most timeless pieces you can own! Although you can find very affordable white … Read more
As soon as the weather starts getting warmer, we’re all more than happy to put our winter clothes away and welcome springtime. So heavy coats go back to the wardrobe, and floral dresses and bright-coloured jackets are out again. And from what we’re seeing in the streets of Paris, mini skirts are the must-have trend … Read more
We live in a difficult moment due to a social and economic hibernation of almost two years resulting from the pandemic, followed by the brutal blow of war in Europe. Naturally, fashion reacts to that in different ways. We can see some brands bet on timeless minimalism while others fight the moment with glitter and … Read more
“April showers bring May flowers”, or as we say in German, “April, April, der macht was er will”, so you’d better get ready for rainy days! Especially if you live in a city like London, Paris, N.Y, Vienna or Belin, you probably don’t take the car but walk and use public transportation. But, finding the … Read more
Fashion designers, fashionistas, and trendsetters agree on one thing: green is the must-have colour of Spring and Summer 2022. From the Fashion Week SS22 runway shows in Milan, London, and Paris, to the street style in the coolest cities, we see the most stylish women embracing the bright green trend and wearing the uplifting hue … Read more
After multi production delays, the long-awaited Batman reboot is finally out, bringing Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Zoe Kravitz as the iconic Catwoman. The seductive cat burglar character was previously played by Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry and Anne Hathaway. Now, the American actress/model Zoe Kravitz portrays the powerful Catwoman wearing white tank tops, and, … Read more
The romantic streets of the French capital became the stage for fashionistas and trendsetters to showcase their style in fantastic outfits during Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2022. From classic French girl style to vibrant and unconventional pieces, here are our top five street style outfits that we’re sure you’ll want to have for spring and … Read more