If there is one thing we like to do here in Austria, that is skiing throughout the holiday season and well into the end of winter. Did someone say Easter? This year’s ski season is shaping up to be epic. The La Niña current, which resulted in scarce snowfall across Europe in recent years, has … Read more
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
Updated in January 2023- Vintage shopping has become one of the nicer sustainable practice in fashion. Not to mention that wearing something older or just with a preview story is the key to achieving the French-girl look that we all love. These are already reasons enough for us to look for the best second-hand shops … Read more
Two Notorious-Mag editors went to visit and taste the three best bakeries in Vienna. The Austrian capital is famous for its bakery and pastry stories, intertwined with war and peace. During the video, between delicious bites, we’ll also show you the beautiful streets of Vienna. We had luck with the weather, so under a warm … Read more
Museums are a great opportunity to immerse your soul in beauty and culture. And considering that tourism is still less than two years ago, this is the perfect moment to stroll in your city and enjoy the museums that are usually crowded. But you want to do it in style, of course. So here are … Read more
Vienna staged a fabulous royal wedding on the 4th of September 2021, and the Austrian capital was flooded by, above all, the most elegant aristocrats from all over Europe. The location was certainly a good choice because nobody parties like the Viennese. So, Princess Maria Anunciata of Liechtenstein and Emanuele Musini got married in the … Read more
Women love to be pampered. Nothing makes us feel more special than entering a hotel bathroom to find all the fabulous beauty products waiting for us. Therefore, we have created a list of the hotels with the highest quality toiletries. Travellers have higher and higher expectations, whether on vacations or business trips. When choosing where … Read more
This may come as a surprise to you, but despite people thinking croissants and baguettes come from France, the fact is the French have to thank Austria for their delicious bread and pastry. Because, yes, the Croissant and Semmel were created in the best bakeries in Vienna, before the Austrians exported them to France. Ça … Read more
Welcome to our first article from the series Notorious Women, that will bring you, once a month, the profile of extraordinary women from all walks of life. We are honoured to start Notorious Women with Austrian artist Sabine Wiedenhofer, who is exhibiting her latest work, “If Walls Could Talk“, at Galerie Kovacek contemporary. Sabine Wiedenhofer … Read more
I recently had to ask a Spanish friend for a huge – and very inconvenient – favour; to pack all my daughter had left in her student flat in Madrid as she came to Vienna before the lockdown and still hasn’t gone back. Anyway, we had to send him a thank you gift, of course. … Read more
As the Austrian capital hosts the MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK until the 12th September, fashion topics are hotter than ever in Vienna, especially among those who dream studying fashion. Recently, Notorious had a giveaway promotion with tickets for MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK.20. We were delighted with the high response and feedback we received. The success … Read more
Fashion enthusiasts can breathe a sigh of relief. The MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK.20 will happen in 2020 as usual – or almost. Therefore, get ready to enjoy Austria’s biggest fashion event at the MuseumsQuartier from 7 to 12 September. We talked to the organisers, creative headz by Elvyra Geyer, Zigi Mueller Matyas, Maria Oberfrank, and Camille … Read more
In an era of Photoshop and Instagram filters, the need to boost body confidence has become more important than ever. Sadly, it is only too common to feel inadequate when looking at the “perfect bodies” on social media. But life drawing can help people overcome their struggles with body image. Weare constantly bombarded with images … Read more
Marianne Kohn, known for her extraordinary lifestyle and career, is a genuinely Viennese power woman. Since the 1980s she has been the epitome of avant-garde and worked in renowned Viennese Clubs such as U4 where Falco used to party. For the past 25 years, Marianne Kohn is Loos Bar’s boss. The legendary Loos Bar – … Read more
Austria has already produced many great personalities. One of them is Arthur Arbesser. Although the Vienna-born designer has lived in Milan for 15 years now, the Viennese in him is still noticeable and the local fashion scene is close to his heart. The current SHOW OFF. Austrian Fashion Design exhibition at MAK Vienna shows Arbesser’s … Read more
The Italian Alps is the location of this particular hotel named after Soloman, an Indian Elephant, that was brought all the way from Lisbon to Vienna as a gift for the Archduke Maximilian of Austria. The story surrounds the Hotel Elephant is mind-blowing, almost surreal, even Jose Saramago, the Portuguese Nobel Prize in literature, was … Read more
Although the Viennese cuisine is famous for its Wienerschnitzel and other meat dishes, there are many delicious vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Vienna. And because there are so many options, you can get a bit lost. So we selected the best vegetarian restaurants to help you quench your craving for a healthy snack or a … Read more
Wonder Woman, AKA Gal Gadot, will play the Hollywood star and real-life hero Hedy Lamarr. The Israel-born Gadot will not only star but also executive-produce, together with her husband, the series about the Austrian real Wonder Woman. Hedy Lamarr led such a fascinating life that seems out of a book. Born to a Jewish family … Read more
It’s warm, it’s sweet and absolutely delicious – the traditional Wiener Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel). When in Vienna, there is no excuse for not trying this famous Austrian pastry, not even your New Year’s resolution. An apple strudel consists of a rectangular flaky strudel pastry jacket with an apple filling inside refined with a hint of … Read more
Austria is known for its wellness and spa tradition. The incredible lakes and mountains, the clean air and pure water are some reasons for Austria lends itself to a thriving spa scene. So to start the new year with a good health plan, we checked the 6 best detox places in Austria for you. After … Read more
Vienna offers many fantastic coffee houses where you can sit for hours long, sipping a delicious Mélange with pastries or cake while reading the newspaper or magazines. The Viennese take their coffee culture very seriously, no wonder Unesco named the Austrian capital’s coffee houses an “Intangible Cultural Heritage”. There’s no better way to help you … Read more
So now that the year has officially begun, we must talk about something vital: we’re reaching the peak of Vienna’s Ball Season. The Austrian capital celebrates Carnival like no other, with more than 450 exuberant balls happening in various locations between November and March every year. The most famous balls Some of the most sought … Read more
Eating out in Vienna can be a culinary adventure around the globe. Although the Austrian capital is the only city in the world to have its cuisine named after it, with incredible restaurants serving the famous Viennese cuisine, you can also discover regional cooking from the all over the world. So, craving for Sushi in … Read more