Easy guide: Fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2023

collage with runway SS23 looks showing some of the trends

I have to confess: I am impatient for spring to come. Very impatient. Every year it’s the same; December is a magical month when I don’t even notice if it’s cold or snowing. Early January is exciting, with so many plans that I don’t even think about the weather. But then the end of January comes and I wouldn’t say I like the cold, the lack of light and even my wardrobe.

The Latest Bottega Veneta Handbag Looks Like a Paper Bag

Bottega Veneta model on the runway carrying the new brown bag

Luxury fashion has always been about pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. From Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga to Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy, creative directors constantly experiment with bold designs and unconventional materials to create something new and exciting. And the latest Bottega Veneta handbag, The Brown Bag, is no exception. Crafted from paper-like leather and … Read more

Princess Victoria’s outfit at the coronation and a new Jewellery trend

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden greets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

The Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attended the coronation of King Charles III with her father, King Carl XVI Gustaf. The day before, the Princess attended a reception at Buckingham Palace and made headlines for her elegant outfit. Victoria was dressed in a stunning pink midi dress from Roland Mouret and fuchsia metallic shoes, accessorized … Read more

The Spring Jacket you want according to TikTok

Collage with the viral spring jacket from Mango on TikTok

Even though the temperature is rising, the perfect spring capsule wardrobe has a cardigan and a jacket. Remember that the days can still get chilly and so can the nights. That’s why we searched TikTok to find out what the favourite spring jacket of digital fashionistas is. Et voilà, here’s the most desired outwear of … Read more

Who do you dress for? Men or women?

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That’s the million euro question, but no one can answer for sure.So, who do you dress for? It sounds simple, but it’s not. The group that doesn’t overthink it will answer, without much surprise, that they dress for men. And the other half will say that they dress for women.Reading what I’ve just written makes … Read more

5 Unique Styling Ideas to Elevate Your Fashion Game

street style copenhagen fashion week - women wearing multiple hair pins

Members of the Notorious Mag community understand the undeniable power of accessories. A simple brooch, an eye-catching belt, or a stunning pair of shoes can instantly revitalise your wardrobe. For those with a collection of classic pieces, accessories are the key to unlocking new and exciting styles that keep your outfits fresh and far from … Read more

French Girls Step into Spring 23 with These Cute Shoes

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Notorious is in Paris doing some serious style hunting and in this article, we’ll talk about the most popular shoes on the streets of the fashion capital this spring. Imagine sipping a glass of wine in a cafe while observing people coming and going. That’s the tough life of a style hunter in Paris, but … Read more

French Woman Is in Love With The Trench Coat This Spring

street style photo in Paris, where a woman waits to cross the street wearing a trench coat with a plaid detail on her back

This April week, after Easter, #NotoriousOnTour is in Paris. As the Germans say, “April, April, Macht Was Er Will” (April, April does what it wants). This means the storefronts and shops are loaded with spring clothes, while the weather is awful – rain, low temperatures, and stormy winds. Even so, French women have already put … Read more

Mary Quant, the creator of the miniskirt, passed away

Models wearing Mary Quant designs ad the designer showing a yellow boot she created

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

#OhBoy – The ultimate guide to wearable menswear SS23 trends

street style photo of a model walking in a busy street wearing a COS dark suit with tie and white shirt

Harry Styles is considered one of the most stylish men of today. We may even discover that he is the lost son of David Bowie and Tom Wolfe. Yes, Harry Styles is a Dandy, which style was best explained in 1932 by psychologist J.C. Flugel as “the great masculine renunciation“. But if you don’t identify … Read more

White shirts for Spring 2023 – Check the new shapes and silhouettes

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Few pieces are as essential to a timeless wardrobe as the classic white shirt. This staple item elevates any outfit and is always at the top of the capsule wardrobe list. Even so, when a new season rolls around, we all want something fresh for our closets. We crave a white cotton blouse that’s crisp, … Read more

Sort Your Closet Now with Growing & Ongoing Trends for SS23

COS model wearing a white tank top and pleated pants in the streets of Nova York

Dear fashion lovers, as we patiently wait for warmer weather to arrive, let’s look at the growing and ongoing trends for SS23. We’ve done the research so you can organize your wardrobe and be ahead of the game. 1. Designer brands that are growing in popularity We’ve reviewed 247 runway shows from Fashion Week for … Read more

5 Looks we’ll want to wear this Spring

fashionista at Copenhagen Fashion Week wearing a white shirt with a oversized collar and sunglasses

Although we are still covered with puffer jackets, we’re thinking about what we’re going to wear next season. We already talked about the Spring/Summer 2023 trends that emerged from the most relevant Fashion Weeks, but what are the street style looks we’ll want to wear this spring? According to our favourite Instagrammers, here are the … Read more

NYFW AW 2023 – Alexa Chung is our style muse

Alexa Chung in Prada Milano event, wearing Prada

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

The Challenge – How to find the right jeans for your body type

fashionista wearing a all denim outfit in the streets of Copenhagen fashion week

A good pair of jeans is probably the essential item in any girl’s wardrobe. So finding the right one for your body type is a must. A pair of jeans that fits you makes you feel confident and comfortable, which is the first step to being cool and elegant. And speaking of confidence, you know … Read more

The best activewear on sale to keep the mantra New Year, New Me alive

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It’s February and I don’t know about you, but I’m finding it quite challenging to stick to my New Year’s resolutions. Of course, I am talking about those resolutions that involve exercising and dieting. Following the advice in the article “Notorious Etiquette: 4 Tips To Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions”, I started yoga and … Read more

Royal Fashion Report: Who spends the most on their wardrobe?

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This year Notorious brings you the annual report of how much royals, European princesses and queens, have spent on clothes. The detailed study is done by the blog Ufonomore, which is all about royal fashion. Besides interesting facts like how many hours royals work per year, the blog has calculated how much each of them … Read more

Milan Fashion Week SS23 – Highlights

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Milan Fashion Week SS23 is a moment in fashion that favours tailoring, luxury fabrics, sophistication and great style. Here we bring you six highlights of Italian brand shows, which give an idea of the fashion mood in this dark period of war and economic crisis.But before we go to the runways, it’s interesting to know … Read more

Puffer trend: the best pieces to survive the cold with style 

Woman wearing a puffer piece, the best 2021 coat trend.

The cold is definitely here, so it’s time to choose the best puffer pieces to survive wintertime. And luckily, the puffer trend of 2022 will help you keep warm and comfortable with style. As we told you in #WinterFix – The most beautiful winter coats, puffer coats are a big-time favourite for street style. In … Read more

Dos and Don’ts on how to wear Black Tie 

collage with actor David Niven wearing a black tie, and drinking champagne in a bathtube

Going to a ball, Black Tie is the formal dress code for men a lot of times. Elegant and classic, it seems quite simple to style. However, with all men wearing the same “uniform”, why is it so difficult to know how to wear Black Tie?  One ball organizer says that “especially the many international … Read more