Man about town: All you want to know about Dandy style 

collage with the runway looks Prada AW24 menswear- the new dandy aesthetic

When discussing the Dandy style, we naturally think of the flamboyant Irish playwright Oscar Wilde, velvet jackets and romantic shirts with frills and lace that defied 18th and 19th-century men’s fashion. Today, thanks to brands like Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Fursac, dandy clothing is contemporary. And pretty much wearable. So, keep scrolling to understand

The Best Resales Sites and Tips to Buy&Sell Your Designer Piece 

woman lying on a bed surrounded by bags, shoes and vintage clothes

As you’ve already sussed out, us lot at Notorious are right keen on sustainability. And what’s more sustainable and savvy than bagging resale and luxury vintage? Luxury consignment sites for pre-loved clobber are the bee’s knees for snagging one-of-a-kind designer gear or simply decluttering your wardrobe. Fashion buffs and stylists are already on this eco-friendly

Be sustainable and learn how to make your clothes last longer 

Long-living paper doll with clothes, a sustainable toy.

A new breed of fashion consumers is rising from the challenges that have rocked the world in recent years. On one side of the coin, we’re all about brands that are transparent, sustainable, and committed to fair trade. On the flip side, the explosion of the second-hand and vintage market is a testament to this

Hotel Copacabana Palace: A Century of Elegance

Vintage photo of Hotel Copacabana Palace which is celebrating 100 years in 2023

In 2023, the iconic Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro stands tall, celebrating a century as the shimmering jewel of South America’s most vibrant city. Overlooking the world-famous Copacabana Beach, its storied walls have played host to Hollywood legends, rock stars, political leaders, and discerning travellers from every corner of the globe. The Birth

What to Wear for a Job Interview According to Head-Hunters 

The first steps of the selection process are behind you—tests cleared, case studies aced, and your application has moved forward. Now, you’re staring down the prospect of meeting your potential next boss. It begs the pivotal question: What to wear for a job interview? We’ve delved into insights from the most influential head-hunters, career advice

5 Instagram accounts to follow for timeless and chic looks 

Collage with selfie of 3 timeless fashion instagram accounts

Let’s start the month with five Instagram accounts you should follow right now; we hand-picked super stylish women whose accounts on Instagram are a fantastic source of fashion inspiration for those who like simple, timeless and chic looks. 1- Harling Ross, Classic with a Twist Sieh dir diesen Beitrag auf Instagram an Ein Beitrag geteilt

5 Essential Body Oils Straight from French Pharmacies

Notorious Mag editor in Paris, while doing research about the best body oils from French pharmacies.

If you’re in the loop, you’d know that Notorious is currently soaking up the vibes in France. As we saunter through Paris, we’ve turned our attention to the crème de la crème of body oils you can find in local French pharmacies. If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, you’ve likely caught wind of the allure

Gucci or Guccy: How to Know if Your Bag is Real or Fake 

How to know if it's a real or fake Gucci bag?

At Notorious Mag, we’ve noticed the vintage and secondhand market isn’t just booming—it’s positively thriving! Consumers are now all about that ‘pre-loved’ life, firmly believing it’s the ultimate sustainable flex. And let’s get real: with the economy doing a rollercoaster ride and inflation playing peek-a-boo, platforms like Vestiaire Collective and The Real Real are becoming

Spanish girls’ beauty routine and their incredible skin 

Penelope Cruz wearing natural makeup, one of the Spanish girls' beauty tricks for a glowing skin.

Notorious is in Paris, checking the latest street style trends. And as much as we love the French girls’ je ne sais quoi, all we want is to achieve the fabulous glowing and flawless skin Spanish girls have. So we did a little digging to discover their beauty routine.  If you’re tired of heavy makeup

This summer’s most beautiful colours for your nails

Woman wearing one of Chanel's nail polish collection with the most beautiful colours for summer.

Truly stylish women know that beauty lies in the details, hence nothing happens by chance when putting together their outfits, including the colour of the fingernails. Beautifully manicured hands elevate any look, making the most basic white t-shirt look luxurious. This is why we love the new Chanel nail collection The Sky, The Sun and

The self-tanner Hailey Bieber loves and how to use it correctly

Collage with Hailey Bieber and her self-tanner summer glow.

We found out the secret behind Hailey Bieber’s incredibly luminous summer glow. The model and businesswoman shared on TikTok her beauty routine. Bieber explained that her body is usually more tanned because she protects her face from the sun. So, to balance the tone of her skin and get that fantastic natural sun-kissed look, Hailey

Duchess of Cambridge’s beauty secret: Does she use Botox or not? 

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge wearing a white one shoulder gown and minimalist beauty makeup

It’s no secret Catherine Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning at the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick, so you may be wondering whether Kate Middleton uses Botox to maintain her flawless and radiant skin beauty. Despite constantly busy with non-ending royal engagements, the 40-year-old mother-of-three maintains a healthy, luminous, and glowing complexion. So,

How to layer necklaces according to a jewellery designer. Expert tips.

Woman wearing two layers of chain necklaces with pendants.

Being a jewellery designer, I witness first-hand the ever-changing trends and new styling tricks, including the layering craze that has taken over the fashion world, Instagram, and TikTok. But, although seemingly simple, the layering trend requires much more than just pilling up several necklaces. When styling your favourite jewellery pieces, you must pay attention to

The Handbag Clinic: A longer life for your luxury bag. Restore & revamp.

Red Gucci bag in detail under a glass magnifier

Buying a new luxury designer bag is always a treat, but more than that, we love taking good care of the ones we already have to give handbags a longer life. And the good thing about luxury totes, like Chanel, is that they can last a lifetime and even be passed down to the next

Time to buy your summer vacation capsule wardrobe. Dresses, bikinis and Co.

Woman on a summer vacation trip wearing hat and swimwear from her capsule wardrobe.

Knowing how to travel light is an art that very few master. And, whenever I spot a woman leaving for a summer vacation trip with a small suitcase, I’m certain she knows how to have a capsule wardrobe. Moreover, I assure you she’ll be the one sporting great looks during her vacation instead of those

Wanderlust – How to pack light for a gap year.  Or grey gap year.

black skirt, striped pullover, black top, nike sandals, green high heels- collage with versatile pieces to pack light for a gap year travel.

Around May and June, several young people will take a gap year and travel before starting university. Additionally, there’s a new phenomenon that’s been growing, a micro-trend, if you will, called the grey gap year. In short, retired couples are taking long-haul trips for extended periods. This is because their children have already left the

History of Fashion – Birth of the blazer and how to wear it. 

vintage illustration of man wearing a blazer, white trousers, and a straw hat

The Blazer has become one of the most well known and timeless garments worldwide. So much so, that the term is used nowadays to describe almost any kind of jacket, which is not at all correct. The Blazer is a very specific Jacket with a particular purpose. Therefore let’s do a little history of fashion

Vintage costume jewellery – How to choose it well? Treasure hunt.

collage with Vintage costume jewellery and a hand holding a magnifier

Buying vintage jewellery is like going on a treasure hunt. Indeed, finding a unique designer piece from the ’80s, for example, is a tremendous joy for costume jewellery enthusiasts. If you, too, love retro accessories and want to wear unique necklaces, rings or brooches that you don’t see around, there are a few points you