October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Group of women showing the pink ribbon, the symbol for the Breast Cancer awareness Campaign

October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1985. Also known as Pinktober because of the colour chosen to promote this critical campaign. According to the World Health Organization, pink October “helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease.” Why pink? The … Read more

Exclusive: NotoriousMag interviews Ukrainian designer Anna Osmekhina #StayWithUkraine.

Ukrainian designer Anna Osmekhina.

Since last week, days after Russia invaded Ukraine, NotoriousMag has been in contact with Ukrainian designers and PR agencies, following the dramatic events that are changing the face of Europe. More than an interview, Selma Schönburg, Editor-in-Chief of Notorious, wanted to give a voice to Anna Osmekhina, the Ukrainian designer behind the well-known fashion label … Read more

Will the Russia-Ukraine war increase prices of clothes and shoes? Fashion forecast.

The effects of the Russia-Ukraine war on prices of apparel like shoes and clothes.

While the world watches Putin invade Ukraine in disbelief and horror, oil and gas prices and inflation skyrocket. In addition, several companies like Ikea and Apple, and fashion houses are taking a stance against the invasion. They’re closing their stores in Russia and halting all imports and exports to and from Russia and Belarus. As … Read more

Bandana Tewari, Gandhi and sustainable fashion

Bandana Tewari in a TedTalk about Gandhi and sustainable fashion

The former Vogue India editor, Bandana Tewari, has some excellent – and straightforward – advice for fashion lovers who are interested in not harming the environment. Tewari is considered one of India’s most expert authority on fashion. She’s a journalist, sustainable activist and member of the BOF500 (2016, 2017), the professional index of the most … Read more