If you’re looking for something to watch on TV, we selected some great fashion films and series on Netflix. These fashion films and series are a fantastic source of outfit inspiration. And a way to know more about designers and fashion history. Next in fashion As we already told you, Next in Fashion is the
Being a woman, we are pretty sure you are as obsessed with shoes as we are, which is absolutely alright since many of the shoes we wear are works of art that belong in Museums! Footwear designers have created over the years shoes that have changed fashion and marked eras. These historical models are now
Design and fashion lovers cannot miss the exhibition Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, showing more than 150 outfits from the visionary couturier at the Kunsthalle München in Germany. David Bowie, Diana Ross, Celine Dion and Lady Gaga are some of the stars who’ve worn Thierry Mugler. More recently, we saw Cardi B and Kim Kardashian in his
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 –
At 85 years old, Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench stars on the Vogue UK June issue’s cover. She looks astonishingly beautiful with her sharp blue eyes and flawless skin. And Judi Dench Vogue cover is already a historical one, making her the oldest star on a cover of a fashion magazine! The photo shooting was done
Coronavirus has stopped the world, and we can tell that the pandemic will change not only the way we live but also how we dress. As we continue in self-isolation, working from home, some of these subtle changes are already happening. This is not the first time the world has been through a large-scale crisis.
Christian Louboutin came to the defence of high heels a few days ago, after feminists declared that high heeled shoes oppressed women. This statement has caused mayhem among women and shoe-lovers. As expected, it has stirred up a discussion that’s been around for a while now. Christian Louboutin’s opinion Shoe king Christian Louboutin says high
The timeless little black dress is a must in anyone’s wardrobe; that’s one of the undeniable universal truths! As a matter of fact, the LBD works perfectly for any occasion, whether a cocktail party or office look. If you purchase something through the links in this post, Notorious-mag will get a commission. LBD Coco Chanel As you can imagine,
The fashion world is astonished at the news of Miuccia Prada recruiting Raf Simons to co-direct the creation at Prada. During MFW, the designer of the Italian fashion house announced that the Belgian star-designer would become Prada’s co-chief designer. And they will present their first joint collection at Milan Fashion Week in September this year.
The Austrian Elfie Semotan has revolutionised photography, as you’ll be able to see in the documentary that will premiere on the 4th March in Vienna. Elfie Semotan, Photographer, directed by Joerg Burger, accompanies Semotan during her shootings. At the same time, she talks about the fashion and advertising photos she’s taken since the ’60s and
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
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
It’s been 10 years since Alexander McQueen tragically passed away, and to celebrate the life and work of British designer, why not watch again McQueen, the documentary about a fashion legend? Lee Alexander McQueen was undoubtedly an artist in every sense of the word, with an exuberant talent, imagination and extremely skilled. To bring the
Vienna is much more than its famous painters and waltz; it is also the place to see fantastic contemporary photo exhibitions like Street Life Photography at the Kunst Haus Wien. Until the 16th of February, Street Life Photography is showing seventy years of street photography, from international icons like Diane Arbus and Robert Frank to young,
The beauty of animals has inspired artists forever. The cavemen already painted bison and mammoths on the walls of their caves. From the early history of jewellery making until today, precious animals have been an excellent source of inspiration. Animalia and nature are rich subjects in jewellery. Precious Animals in history The scarabs and snakes from
Have you already heard about jewellery designer Sabine Getty? If you aren’t in the front row of major fashion shows or partying on luxurious boats with A-list friends, probably not. But socialite Sabine Getty is becoming one of the most important new generation jewellery designers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabine
Can you imagine our lives without zippers? This little fastening device is everywhere; on our trousers, jackets, boots, luggage, tents, you name it. Nevertheless, we take it for granted. I bet you don’t even think about zippers when you get dressed in the morning. And yet, it is one of the great inventions that have
What do the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph, Yves Saint Laurent, Nike and Saint Hubertus have in common? If you guessed the Loden, you guessed right! Maybe you don’t own a Loden coat or cape, but for sure your parents, uncles or grandparent do! The greenish or grey outwear was an absolute must in the 70’s
Even if you have never heard about Fulco Santostefano della Cerda, Duke of Verdura and Marquis of Murata la Cerda, you most probably know his work as a jewellery designer, especially Chanel’s iconic pair of white cuffs with a big Maltese cross made of coloured gemstones that Coco Chanel used to wear every day, one
Hedi Slimane released Celine A/W19 newest campaign just a few days before his catwalk show for the French label’s Spring-Summer 2020 that closed the Paris menswear season. Besides being a fashion designer, Slimane is also a photographer. Actually, the French designer with Tunisian background started with photography when he was 11 years old. For his
Givenchy’s creative director, Claire Waight Keller, announced that singer Ariana Grande is the new face of the French fashion house. Before the announcement, the luxury French fashion house tried to create a little suspense on Instagram with short teasers showing Ariana’s silhouette with her signature ponytail and asking their almost 13m followers who she was.
The ‘60s revolutionised fashion, and the bold and colourful style of this era is still a fashion reference and strong influence for today’s trends. With the must-see exhibition on the mother of the miniskirt, Mary Quant, at the V&A museum in London, the look of the iconic trendsetter for the Chelsea Girls in the Swinging
By looking at Barbie, one would never tell she’s already turning 60. Her flawless skin with not one single wrinkle in sight, her shiny hair and white smile don’t show her age, I guess that’s what Aqua meant by singing “life in plastic, is fantastic”. Ruth Handler, the co-founder of the American toy manufacturer Mattel,