All you have to know before buying a Panama Hat

notoriousmag editor wearing an old Panama hat on the beach

Every summer, wherever you are you see an avalanche of Panama hats. From fashionable and well-dressed to easy-going style, the Panama hat is everywhere, and there is no denying it. Saying that the straw hat, also known as the Ecuadorian hat, had a revival is an understatement. It’s having a moment of glory in a

Wild West Weekly: Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren’s Cowboy Style

Hold onto your cowboy hats, ladies and gentlemen! Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton are taking us on a stylish journey to the Wild West. This isn’t your typical hoedown – we’re talking high fashion with a Western twist. Imagine yourself in a cowboy hat, swaying in fringes, strutting in double denim, rocking a leather jacket,

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

Watch The Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label SS24 Menswear

Graphic showing a male model wearing a yellow jacket, a black turtleneck from the Ralph Lauren SS24 menswear collection

Click on the video to enter the world of Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label SS24. Recently showcased at Milan Men’s Fashion Week, this exquisite collection titled “Ralph’s Dolce Vita” draws inspiration from the unique allure of the Amalfi Coast. Capturing the timeless glamour and breathtaking vistas of this sun-soaked destination, Purple Label continues to exemplify its

Men’s Jewellery: How Guys Are Wearing Brooches and Pearls

Jon Kortajarena in the Cannes Festival wearing a black tie and a brooch from Bulgari

Gone are the days when men’s jewellery was all about watches and cufflinks, maybe a signet ring or a religious medallion if you were feeling fancy. But hold the phone—men’s jewellery is now one of the hottest trends out there. We’re talking brooches, diamond rings, and even pearl necklaces. According to data by Lyst, searches

Sprezzatura: What is it and How to Wear it? 

Two stylish men at Pitti Uomo.

Much has already been written about men’s elegant style. Tips on do’s and don’ts are available on many good websites and blogs around the subject. That’s why we would like to focus more on the individual nuances in style variations. Those that are almost as important to the trained eye as the clothes per se

Have a Look at King Charles’ favourite fashion brands

collage showing different King Charles's outfits

Coronation Day is approaching, and today we’re going to talk about the most stylish royal in the world – none other than King Charles himself. More specifically, we’re going to list King Charles’ favourite fashion brands! Over the years, he has become synonymous with understated elegance and timeless sartorial choices. In this video, we will

Enfant Terrible, Reece Yeboah, about his collab COS x Yeboah 

Designer Reece Yeboah in COS shop showing their capsule collection

Fashion collaborations are nothing new. Every year, H&M brings a high-end designer to the fast fashion world. It all started in 2004 with the Swedish giant’s partnership with the late creative director of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld. Then you have Adidas x Gucci, Louis Vuitton x Supreme and Gucci x North Face just to name some.

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

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

The best menswear outfits from the streets of Paris 

Street style of a man smoking outside Fendi runway, wearing a lambskin coat

We’re always looking forward to the street style during Fashion Week, and at PFW Fall 2022, men showcased some great looks to inspire us. In short, we saw an XXL Paris Fashion Week, with stylish men in oversized style jackets, bold colours, and exaggerated prints and hue combinations. The ’70s and ’80s were very much

You need a Vostok Amphibia, the Russian James Bond watch 

Collage with Vostok Watch and a Russian vintage poster

If James Bond were a Russian spy, he would wear a Vostok Amphibia watch. “Amphibia, Vostok Amphibia”. This week I finally saw the latest James Bond film, No time to die “. Again, I enjoyed what I like best in the franchise; exotic sceneries, beautiful people, great cars and motorcycles, finest sartorialism (Tom Ford bespoke)

Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts will be remembered for his music and suits 

collage showing the sartorial stylish Charlie Watts, drummer of The Roling Stones and in the back the rest of the band leaders

Very emotional and deserved tributes have flooded the media since the announcement of The Rolling Stones’ drummer Charlie Watts passing. Most eulogies highlight Watts’s stoic and reserved way of playing the drums, his cool demeanour on stage, and his love for classic jazz. Charlie Watts’ death is a sorrowful moment for Rock ‘n Roll and pop

Here are the top fashion tips for guys 

Samsoe Samsoe AW21 menswear_model wearing a herringbone coat and green V-neck pullover

You look good; you feel good. You are what you wear. We’ve all heard these types of quotes so often they’ve become commonplace. But the way you present yourself certainly affects how the world perceives you and, consequently, treats you, both personally and professionally. This is why, with the new season here, we’d like to

Men’s office-wear trends that you should wear in summer 

Gentleman, it’s time to ditch your woollen suits and get ready for light coloured linen jackets, shorts and sock-free shoes. Let’s have a look at what menswear Summer has on the plate for you. You know the smartest way to keep fresh when going to work is by wearing natural, breathable fabrics like linen and

Decoding Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh’s style Elegance is a real legacy.

showing Duke of edinburg_style sitting on a chair in front at a fireplace

In these last days where the world has watched the dignified and beautiful ceremony of Prince Philip’s funeral, and we have come closer to know who this man really was, it is easier to understand how he presented himself and dressed. In that sense, let us have a closer look at Duke of Edinburgh’s style

The Auction, the elegance of the Church’s shoe men collection 

Church’s New Short Film Church’s shoe short film presenting the last AW 21 men’s collection shows a British auction house during a rainy night. Will be our hero able to get there in time and make the final offer?  Church’s old history Church’s history can be traced back to 1617. Anthony Church, a master shoemaker

The Breitling Top Time Limited Edition Just 2000 pieces.

man wearing Breitling Top Time limited Edition

Breitling just launched a limited edition bringing back its iconic Top Time. The Breitling Top Time stands out with its unmistakable style appealing to men and women who love this blend of design, history, and great chronograph performance. The original Top Time was launched in the 1960s with a clear mission: to suit the needs

Goldman Sachs guide to being a man Unofficial and controversial

vintage photo showing a group of men curious to see what's in a jewellery box

We all enjoy reading a fun list or a “how-to” guide but sometimes they can be a bit controversial, like the “Unofficial Goldman Sachs Guide to Being a Man”. The American multinational investment bank’s guide went viral and caused heated discussions, with some people loving it and others, hating the list. The original guide was

Did Freddie Mercury influence fashion?

The legendary Freddie Mercury marked an era not only with his music but also with his flamboyant style in the ’70s and ’80s. Indeed, Freddie Mercury and fashion is a story apart. We bring here all the facts about Freddie Mercury’s fashion style and his subversive way to dress that influenced a whole generation. Freddie