When Dior was looking to create a beauty sanctuary in the heart of Paris, Hôtel Plaza Athénée was the natural setting for the first Dior Spa.
Claudia Cusano
Adler Spa Resort: Wellness in Sicily
Perched on a hill overlooking the beach and azure sea of the Agrigento coast is the Adler Spa Resort Sicilia, a holistic retreat for well-being and rejuvenation.
Made-to-Measure Kitchenmaker Officine Gullo Opens a Showrooom in a Renaissance Chapel in Florence
Whether dining at the chef’s table, taking part in Italy’s predinner ritual of apericena, or simply passing by and entering to view the showroom, Officine Gullo House gives new meaning to place of worship.
True North Style: A Showcase of Canadian Fashion Designers
Stylish looks for spring from leading Canadian designers in menswear, womenswear and more.
Acre Resort, the Place to Be in San José del Cabo, Mexico
Acre Resort stands out from its farm-to-table restaurant and craft cocktail bar, and labyrinth of palms that house a cluster of treehouses.
Range Rover House Goes on the Road
The Evoque had pride of place at the Range Rover House Paris. The vehicle (which has significant off-road capabilities) has perfect proportions for the city. This third-generation Evoque has undergone subtle modifications.
Celebrating 25: A Quarter-Century of Memorable Images
Anniversaries are a time to reflect, an occasion to fete. Join us in raising a glass as you leaf through the visual moments that represent the best of NUVO’s 25 years.
Set Sail: Nautical-Inspired Timepieces to Wear on Deck
A compilation of watches to sport on deck or off, including Breguet, Tag Heuer, Rolex, and more.
25th Anniversary Issue Out Now
An introduction to the 25th-anniversary issue of NUVO from editor Claudia Cusano.
Make All of February About Love
Why not surprise your loved one with one of these jewels or timepieces? These last well beyond the chocolates and the flowers.
Celebrate Lunar New Year With These Year-of-the-Dragon Limited-Edition Watches
The dragon is considered the luckiest of the 12 animals and as 2024 is a year when the Dragon reigns supreme, watch enthusiasts can celebrate this auspicious occasion by adding a zodiac dragon to your watch collection.
Hélène Darroze Plants Her Flag in Morocco
This summer, Michelin-starred chef Hélène Darroze planted her flag in Marrakech to oversee two French restaurants at Royal Mansour Marrakech.
Where to Stay in Sicily: Hotel Le Calette, Cefalù
Le Calette, a delightful family-run hotel, is the ideal place from which to discover the seduction of Cefalù, Sicily.
Hermès Beauty Launches Le Regard
The Hermès Beauty collection is growing. Enter Le Regard, an eye-makeup collection that is, to state the obvious, desirable.
Tiffany & Co.’s Oceanic Blue Book Collection
Tiffany & Co. channels the beauty of aquatic life in its latest Blue Book collection, which pays homage to Jean Schlumberger.
The Birthplace of the Negroni Reopens in Florence
Giacosa reopened in Florence, the birthplace of the negroni cocktail, and the lead barman is dedicated to making the finest cocktails.
Octola Private Wilderness Reserve
In Rovaniemi, Lapland, above the Arctic Circle, resides Octola, the ultimate luxury getaway, where arrival is by snowmobile or dog sled.
The Black Tudor Pelagos FXD
This next iteration of the Pelagos FXD watch from Tudor is a tribute to the watches worn by the United States Navy.
Winter, Issue 99, Out Now
Letter from the Editor, Claudia Cusano.
Three Watches Celebrating Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos
Watch brands continue to release timepieces—timed for Hallow’s Eve and Day of the Dead—that feature skull-based artwork.
Boss Presents a Futuristic Collection for Fall/Winter 2023
Luxury fashion brand HUGO BOSS presented their new office wear Fall/Winter 2023 collection at Milan Fashion Week.
Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1
At a wondrous reveal in Venice earlier this year, Louis XIII unveiled Rare Cask 42.1, an even more rarefied cognac presented in a Baccarat decanter.
Coco Chanel’s Glittering Cosmos in Bijoux de Diamants
Titled 1932, the collection revolves around three celestial symbols: the stars, the moon, and the sun. There are 77 pieces, 13 of which are transformable—from necklace to brooch, necklace to ring—containing sapphires, fancy-coloured diamonds, opals, rubies, spinels, and tanzanites.
Dior Rouge Premier, an Haute Couture Concept for the Lips
From Suite 461 at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, there is picture perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. Peter Philips, creative and image director for Dior Makeup, is on the couch, the suite a Dior Maison universe of toile de Jouy: cushions, throws, candles, and even a life-size tiger with the signature motif. Dior and Plaza Athénée, with its iconic red-awning-trimmed …
Artist Sergio Fiorentino Translates the Charm of His Noto, Sicily, Into Gripping Paintings and Artworks
Collector-turned-artist Sergio Fiorentino translates the charm of his Noto, Sicily, into gripping paintings and artworks.
Summer, Issue 97, Out Now
Letter from the Editor, Claudia Cusano.
Stefano Ricci For Every Occasion
Location, location, location—for real estate or otherwise, the right location attracts. So was the case for the presentation of the spring/summer collection of Stefano Ricci. Against the imposing backdrop of the marble quarries of Carrara, the Florentine fashion brand continued its tradition of presenting collections in alluring locations.
A Bookshop Haven in Paris Full of Treasured Tomes
On a quiet street in the heart of the antiques district of Paris’ Left Bank resides a bookshop full of treasured tomes. Librairie 7L, founded by Karl Lagerfeld, is a haven of creativity. Books dedicated to photography, architecture, modern and contemporary art, fashion, industrial design, gardening, and ceramics line the shelves.
Galerie Philia: The Nomadic Contemporary Art Gallery
Galerie Philia has a vast roster of talents, emerging and established, each representing a measured eclecticism that embodies art in all its forms. And while Ygaël Attali curates exhibitions at each of his permanent locations, it is the nomadic exhibition, Transhumances, that is garnering plenty of chatter.
The Art of Nature: From the Quarries of Henraux
The Apuan Alps, a mountain range in Tuscany’s Massa Carrara and Lucca regions, is where marble is extracted and where artists, sculptors, and designers find inspiration and materials to work with. It is also the place, specifically the quarries of Henraux, where Michelangelo sourced his marble.
The Dolce Vita of Il Tornabuoni Hotel, Florence
Il Tornabuoni, whose 62 rooms and suites complete the historic Palazzo Minerbetti, is full Renaissance maximalist: jewel tones cover walls and ceilings, and velvet is everywhere. There’s a certain dolce vita overall.
Gucci Giardino 25 Opens in Florence
The latest Gucci novelty is Gucci Giardino 25, a café and cocktail bar open on Valentine’s Day in Piazza Signoria, adjacent to the multi-disciplinary Gucci Garden. Part Italian shop, part French bistro, Gucci Giardino 25 is designed in the likeness of Michele’s Gucci: wildly spectacular.
Hit the Beach in La DoubleJ
The full-fledged beach collection comprises swimwear and towels, bags, and pareos, all in retro-style prints.
Louis Vuitton x Maison Tamboite Paris Team up for the LV Bike
The two-wheeler, part of the Louis Vuitton Art de Vivre universe, is a special order item handcrafted in Paris.
High-Jewellery Timepieces From Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, and Jaeger-LeCoultre
After the countless hours she has spent raising you to become the person you are today, why not give the gift of time with a high-jewellery timepiece that has a winning wow factor?
Rolex Unveils New Models for 2021
With the Rolex novelties presentation now online as a part of the Watches and Wonders digital platform, the thought was, might the website crash?
Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad
This year, Blancpain reinterprets its iconic timepiece the Fifty Fathoms “No Radiations.”
Meet the New Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One Models
For 2021, the Grande Seconde Skelet-One itself is not new, but rather interpreted in new colours: green, sky blue, and yellow.
Spring, Issue 88, Is Out Now
At a time when habits and assumptions have been upended, living must mean something much deeper than ticking boxes. Take a deep dive with NUVO.
Jewellery in Celebration of Love
Whether gifted, inherited, or purchased for oneself, jewellery is symbolic of a feeling, a love, a passion.
Galleria Vik Milano Is the New Luxury in the City
The hotel, located in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of Milan’s most recognizable landmarks, was born as a collective art exhibition.
Tudor Has Opened its First Mono-brand Boutique in North America
It is important to recognize and celebrate first milestones and so a toast to the first Tudor mono-brand boutique in North America that has opened its doors at Yorkdale.
The New Hotel to Know in the Loire Valley
Set in the verdant Loire Valley vineyards, rambling over acre after acre of dense woodlands, is Les Sources de Cheverny, a private estate comprising traditional stone houses, winery, spa, and 18th-century Château du Breuil, which opened its gates this past September.
The MC20 Supercar Represents a New Era of Vehicles for Maserati
In the land of slow food and fast cars, the House of the Trident launched its new Maserati MC20 supercar.
Geneva Watch Days
In the company of Geneva’s municipal authorities, 17 watch brands are taking part in the event exhibiting novelties on a by-appointment basis.
Autumn, Issue 86, Out Now
We’re almost there: fall. Last year at this time, the arrival of fall was the passing of another season. This year, living through a pandemic and getting this far feels medal-worthy.
The Chanel J12 Turns 20
Chanel’s J12—the ceramic unisex timepiece—was a revolution when it first launched in 2000, and it has since become an icon of 21st-century watchmaking.
The [MSK] Project Combatting Rise in Plastic Pollution During COVID
The COVID-19 global pandemic has created a dramatic surge in reliance on single-use plastics, further exacerbating the ocean plastic pollution.
Homemade Pizza: A History and Two Distinct Recipes
There are dishes and recipes that enter so deeply into the culture and customs of a people that they become a symbol. In the case of Italy, pizza has conquered the palate and heart of the world.
New Book Explains and Compiles Global Trends of Well-Being
The coffee-table book is an essential read for anyone looking to explore the healing elements of physical treatments.
The Eyes of the World: The Faces of Vancouver During COVID-19
Masks, indispensible for medical professionals, mandatory for everyone else in some countries and optional in others, have become a symbol of social responsibility.
Panerai Launches #OnYourTime With Virtual Excursions for Watch Lovers
Panerai is helping watch lovers pass the hours with the announcement of #OwnYourTime, an ongoing content series that brings together brand ambassadors for interactive Q&A sessions on Instagram and Facebook.
Meet Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani
Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, the design director for Bulgari Watches Design Center, unveiled the Bulgari Octo Finissimo timepiece at Baselworld earlier this year, but what makes him tick? We sat down with him to find out.
Christine Boswijk Sculpts Passion
She doesn’t like labels and her work defies categorization. Meet Christine Boswijk.
The First Watch on the Moon: the Omega Speedmaster
FROM THE ARCHIVE: The moon is such a familiar sight we often don’t give it a second glance. Yet it was not that long ago that Omega and the rest of the world looked to the moon.
A Monastery on the Amalfi Coast is Reborn
The restored 17th-century monastery Monastero Santa Rosa gets a new life as a remarkable 20-key hotel.
L’Occitane en Provence
FROM THE ARCHIVE: A blanket of yellow covers the rolling hills of Corsica, France’s island of beauty, creating a scent that drifts far out to the sea. The arid maquis is densely layered with myrtle, rosemary, thyme, sage, and cork oak; alongside this fragrant scrubland are fields of immortelle, a vivid yellow flower that mingles mightily.
The Berkeley Hotel, London
Nestled in London’s Knightsbridge district, the Berkeley has been a landmark fixture since the turn of the century. The context of the hotel’s location, mere steps from Hyde Park, makes staying here a classic British experience.
Cartier Recognizes Female Entrepreneurs with the Women’s Initiative Awards
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards is the world’s largest women’s business competition and one of the most meaningful aspects is its focus on females who are in the beginning of their entrepreneurship journey.
Watches for Mom
Every day makes for a good day to honour mom, but on the calendar-specified Mother’s Day why not bestow on her a special timepiece. Give mom the gift of time; fact is, she always has time for you.
Armor-Lux, Made in Brittany
The classic blue-and-white striped top introduced into fashion by Coco Chanel originates in Brittany, France—where Armor-Lux continues to produce the effortlessly chic look.
Oceans Without Borders
It is estimated that 60 per cent of the world’s coral reefs will be depleted over the next 30 years but the news isn’t all doom and gloom.
Face of Erasa
The anti-aging elixir with humble origins and the model that launched it into the spotlight.
Le LivArt, Montreal
A presbytery turned contemporary art centre in Plateau-Mont-Royal offers a gallery and education space for Montreal creatives.
Spring Mountain Getaway
Sun meets snow on the powdered peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb mountain in spring.
A New Dawn
Follow the story of life from the very beginning. The Willner Madge Gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum holds fossils dug from Canadian soil, spanning back nearly 4 billion years.
Exploring Brittany
Discover the land of Celtic legend and lore, from the wind-ruffled moorland to the cliff-side shores of Brittany, France.
Striking New Watches from SIHH 2019
The 2019 edition of SIHH was the best in years, with daring creations and an increasing number of complicated timepieces being released.
Time for Love
A romantic rendezvous needn’t encompass flowers or chocolates—they don’t last. Why not give the gift of time with distinctive watches that say, “I love you” until the end of time.
Vino Time
FROM THE ARCHIVE:Napa Valley was the chosen location for the launch of the Kobe Bryant Hublot watch, Vino. This is the second timepiece Hublot has produced with the basketball legend, after the success of the King Power Black Mamba Chronograph.
Museum in Motion
Happening in Montreal now until January 31, the artfully curated Museum in Motion is a travelling exhibit of impressive Tag Heuer timepieces.
Panettone: Italy’s Yuletide Treat
FROM THE ARCHIVE: In the world of baking, panettone is a perplexity. It has produced a precipice of untold awe, anxiety, and failure in many pastry chefs attempting it.
Baur au Lac, Zurich
Baur au Lac’s neo-classical façade hints at the old fashioned glamour that awaits inside, where kings and queens have rubbed shoulders with composers, artists, and silver screen stars.
La Sfogliatella
The clamshell-shaped dainty, admired for its texture and subtle sweetness, is filled with ricotta and named for its overlapping layers of paper-thin pastry.
Dress Your Home Gucci
The dedicated home collection is a riot of botanical prints, animal motifs, and bright colours that wink at the Florentine fashion house’s maximalist aesthetic.
The Limited Edition Monsieur de Chanel Chronosphere Clock
Designed by the legendary Parisian maison, the tabletop clock—produced in a limited edition of only five pieces—was realized by master clockmaker L’Épée 1839.
Route du Rhum 2018
This year marks the 40th anniversary and 11th edition of the wildly popular French maritime event.
Valmont’s Transformative Cellular Cosmetics
The brand’s scientists focused on molecular technology, and their innovations came to define Valmont as a leader in creating products that work to improve skin at the cellular level.
Strawberry Hill, Jamaica
A mountain top retreat where the natural meets the spiritual.
Bulgari Octo Finissimo
The making of an ultra-thin watch is not a shrinking of an existing model, but a notable undertaking—and Bulgari effectively demonstrates why it continues as best in class.
The Scavolini Kitchen
Renowned Italian cabinetry design by Scavolini comes to Toronto’s new luxury development, the Selby.
A Denim-Inspired Omega Railmaster
The watchmaker has put its own inventive spin on the twill textile with its new timepiece.
Marcel Wanders for Roche Bobois
Pieces for the home inspired by fabled adventurers and audacious inventors.
The Parrot Repeater Pocket Watch
The scope of the watchmaker’s skill, represented in a single timepiece by Jaquet Droz.
The Summer Soul of Whistler
Our guide to the summer side of the alpine escape.
Moët Ice Impérial
The season’s go-to drink is champagne on the rocks.
Terrace Restaurant at Mission Hill Family Estate
The al fresco Terrace Restaurant overlooks the winery’s orchards of pinot noir and chardonnay.
Yervana’s Personalized Adventures
Find your nirvana with Yervana, a new app that links outdoor adventurers to a network of activity hosts.
The Lands of East Africa
Exploring East Africa with luxury travel company andBeyond.
Kotn, Farm to Fashion
The Toronto-based apparel brand whose pursuit of creating the perfect T-shirt became much more than a singular accomplishment.
Gucci Garden
The Italian fashion house unveils a multilevel galleria that is part exhibition space, part retail space, part dining space.
Hublot’s Big Bang Referee
When it comes to timekeeping in the world of soccer, Hublot is supreme.
Rainbow Watches
Swiss watchmakers are creating their own rainbows using diamonds and gemstones to speak volumes about colour.
Ferris Wheel Press
Ferris Wheel Press is set to become Canada’s illustrious purveyor of stationery, fountain pens, inks, and notebooks.
Baselworld 2018
What makes Baselworld tick? This year, some 650 exhibitors.
Chablé Resort
Set deep in the Yucatán jungle, among Mayan ruins and sacred sites, Chablé is a more modern Mexican temple—the kind built for relaxation.
The Gio Ponti Armchair
The Milanese master’s most recent piece for Molteni&C’s Gio Ponti Collection.
Jade by HSBC
The British multinational financial institution has rolled out a lifestyle program alongside its private banking and wealth management services.
Valentine’s Day Spirits
Skip the boring bottle and invest in something more meaningful this Valentine’s Day.
Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Collection
As official timekeeper of the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Omega unveils five colourways of a new model.