#BuyBetter – The Final Top List of Exclusive Vintage Shops in Paris

Pia, daughter of selma von schonburg, in paris while hunting for the best vintage shop in paris

Our fashion editor at Notorious Mag is spending a year in France, predominantly in Paris. Tough life, Selma. With a notebook in one hand and a pile of shopping bags in the other, Selma and her daughter Pia have compiled an enviable list of exclusive vintage shops in Paris.So, if you are planning a weekend … Read more

The Rich History of Creole Earrings

the history of creole earring -detail from an old painting with a woman wearing a creole earring

Creole earrings, also known as hoop earrings, have a rich history that spans across time and cultures. The oldest pair of this style was found in Sumerian tombs from 2600 BC, demonstrating their long-lasting appeal​​. The earrings are believed to have had various purposes across cultures, with some seeing them as protective symbols while others … Read more

Royal jewellery: the watch collection of Princess Diana 

Princess Diana, who had an important collection of luxury watches.

Princess Diana is well known for her impeccable looks and fashion trendsetting, but today, we’d like to talk about her significant watch collection. Because, besides her fabulous jewellery pieces, Princess Diana always completed her outfits with a watch, but not just any watch. Although the princess didn’t have a huge luxury timepiece collection, each watch … Read more

The 10 Mother’s Day gifts for fashionable mums Ageless and cool.

Fashionable mother putting on her sunglasses.

As Mother’s Day approaches, many of you are still in the dark, thinking about the best way to show your love for your mum and find the perfect gift to brighten her special day. And since women over 40 and 50 are trendier than ever, we selected the ten best Mother’s Day gifts for fashionable … Read more

You need a Vostok Amphibia, the Russian James Bond watch 

Collage with Vostok Watch and a Russian vintage poster

If James Bond were a Russian spy, he would wear a Vostok Amphibia watch. “Amphibia, Vostok Amphibia”. This week I finally saw the latest James Bond film, No time to die “. Again, I enjoyed what I like best in the franchise; exotic sceneries, beautiful people, great cars and motorcycles, finest sartorialism (Tom Ford bespoke) … Read more

Everybody needs something jolly in their summer wardrobe Fashion is fun.

Woman wearing fun sunglasses, a jolly accessory for your winter wardrobe.

Now that we’re approaching summer, it’s time to bring out the big guns; in other words, bring out the jolly pieces everybody needs to have in the wardrobe! Cheerful, bright coloured garments, chunky jewellery, feather adornments and fun accessories, anything that might lift your spirit is welcome in fashion. This year, break your minimalist ensembles … Read more

Our special selection on the giant second-hand online Vestiaire Collective

Collage with the best finds from the second hand online shop vestiaire collective

Vestiaire Collective a giant online resale shop where you can find the best selection of second-hand luxury fashion at 30 to 70% off the original retail price. All items are authenticated and of good quality. Buying pre-owned items from Vestiaire Collective is a sustainable and clever way to own classic and timeless designer clothes and … Read more

Fashion and aristocracy: The list of blue-blooded promoting fashion brands Haut monde.

One of the models from the aristocracy promoting fashion brands.

Certainly, having a blue-blooded girl as the face of a luxury brand is something most fashion designers aspire. Fashion and aristocracy have always been linked, but we see today more blue-blooded models promoting fashion brands than ever. From Charlotte Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo to Lady Kitty Spencer, and before them, Inès de la Fressange, Loulou … Read more

The Story of the Cocktail Ring A big and precious story.

collage with vintage photos and rings telling the story of the cocktail ring

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

The most romantic jewellery- Valentine’s Day Inspiration Let your love sparkle.

Vintage black and white photo of a couple romantically kissing

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

Winter sales started and we’ve already gotten great pieces Don't miss out!

Winter sales started, and we’ve found great pieces with some fantastic discounts that you shouldn’t miss! Now is the time to update your wardrobe with designer pieces you’d typically think twice before buying. Currently, at a fraction of the original price, the staples we selected for you are good quality pieces that you’ll enjoy this … Read more

Cora Sheibani, the best kept secret in the jewellery world

Photo of the jewellery designer Cora Sheibani, wearing rings and earrings from her collection

Photos courtesy of Cora Sheibani by giselaphoto Cora Sheibani is an independent jewellery designer with a strong personal style that shows in her far from conventional colourful jewels. Among her fans are Vogue, Forbes, New York Times, Elle, and all the Haute aesthetic clients who describe Sheibani as the best-kept secret in the jewellery world. Cora … 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

We talked about Fairmined Gold at Skrein Jewellery in Vienna There is sustainable gold.

two wedding rings made with fair gold by Skrein Jewellery in Vienna

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