Alessandra Bordon, Author at NUVO

This Canadian Fragrance Brand Is Going Wild

Raphaël Gaspard, founder of the Montreal-based fragrance brand Gaspard Premier, captures his childhood memories linked to scent in each bottle.

A New Baja Boutique Resort Quietly Resets Expectations for All-inclusive Luxury and Fine Dining

Where Michelin meets Mexico.

Through It All, Decade Studio Finds a Way

The Vancouver-based, Portugal-produced denim brand thrives through an expanded size range and a pragmatic approach.

Guerlain Plage Arrives at Alpemare Beach Club, the Seaside Retreat of the Bocelli Family in Forte dei Marmi

Beauty rituals by the sea.

The 7 Best Sunscreens for Glowing, Protected Skin

Good sun habits.

This Quebec Home Evokes a Sense of Calm and Tranquility

Vives St-Laurent create a quiet, harmonious home that lets the forested surroundings of Parc national Mont-Saint-Bruno do the talking.

At the Intersection of Memory and Photography

Recuerdo: Latin American Photography is a touching and poetic exhibition of new acquisitions and unseen works from the AGO.

6 High-End Skin-Care Brands for Radiant Skin

Innovative formulas.

These Vancouver Bars Serve Up Unique Riffs on Classic Cocktails

Innovative riffs on classic cocktails offer familiarity mixed with a touch of adventure.

Ashley Graham and Friends Dish on the New Omega Aqua Terra Timepiece

Wrist mates.

5 Canadian Streetwear Brands to Freshen Up Your Wardrobe

There are a number of smaller local brands that are plugged into the cultural zeitgeist, carrying stylish athleisure items, trendy accessories, and everything in-between.

Soundtrack of a Revolution

Artist Jennie C. Jones fills the stairwell at MOCA Toronto with the avant-garde sounds of 1970.

Toronto’s Top-Notch New Sushi Experience

Sushi Kiwami is setting a new standard for omakase in the sushi-obsessed city.

Chanel’s New Nail Polish Collection Is Summer, Bottled

The collection is the ideal combination of easy, glamorous, beachy fun.

Northern Café Is Proud to Be a Restaurant in the Middle of Nowhere

The award-winning breakfast spot is always buzzy, despite its remote location in a South Vancouver lumber yard.

F1 Academy Driver Chloe Chong Is Putting It All on Track

The up-and-coming racing driver is learning to trust herself.

Step Inside Sumibiyaki Arashi, Vancouver’s New Yakitori Omakase Experience

Despite its location on busy East Broadway in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant, the newly opened Sumibiyaki Arashi evokes a sense of discovery.

Canada’s SailGP Team Is Reborn Under New Ownership and a Strengthened Sense of National Pride

While SailGP remains relatively low-profile on the calendar of global sports, the league is aiming to build a Formula One-like foundation with deep fan engagement and authentic storylines among its 12 teams.

The All-New Princess F58 Fly Soars Above Expectations

Fit for a princess.

A Family Affair: Maison Territo Is More than a Showroom for Designer Furniture

It’s a new chapter in a legacy.

A Surreal Day in the Neighbourhood

Take a trip inside artist Alex Da Corte’s Ear Worm at MOCA Toronto, an immersive fever dream featuring childhood icons.

Tucked in the Trees, This Bromont Ski Chalet Evokes Timeless Mountain Modernism

Muuk Architecture designs a restrained home that integrates with its sloping site.

Why You Should Incorporate Honey Into Your Beauty Regimen

Buzz on.

Rimowa’s Toronto Boutique Isn’t Just a Store—It’s Also a Destination

Rimowa lands in Yorkdale.

Victoria’s Rosemead House Marries Historical Charm With Contemporary Flair

An Esquimalt icon comes to life again.

An Exciting New All-Canadian Wine Fair in Toronto

Elbows Up! Coast-To-Coast Canadian Wine Fair aims to lift up Canadian wine while breaking down the barriers that restrict access to it.

The 2025 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Is the Brand’s Most Powerful Yet

Reigning in Spain.

Jessica Stockholder’s Knock-out Installation at MOCA Toronto Upends Expectations

Stepping into Jessica Stockholder’s exhibition feels like inhabiting a three-dimensional painting.

Where Pop Art Meets Penthouse

Created by Canadian artist and author Douglas Coupland, Suite X is less a hotel suite than a conceptual installation with room service.

A New Joyce Wieland Retrospective Takes Over The AGO

This month, Joyce Wieland’s groundbreaking work returns to the AGO like never before thanks to a new and highly ambitious retrospective.

Artist Margaux Williamson’s Exhibition at MOCA Toronto Is an Exaltation of the Everyday

A close look at the new exhibition of paintings by artist Margaux Williamson, on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto.

Aboard the Azimut Atlantis 51

Stretching a touch over 16 metres in length and riding on a sporty 4.55-metre beam, the Atlantis 51 is clearly designed with performance front of mind.

In London, Jason Good Architecture Revives a Dilapidated Cottage

Wimbledon Village House is “refined” and “enduring”.

See a Penny, Pick It Up—Especially When It’s a Tiffany & Co. and Daniel Arsham Collaboration

Introducing the Bronze Eroded Penny Vessel.

The Next Wave of Buzzy Skin-Care Ingredients

From soothing superstars to a hydration heavyweight, there’s something for every skin type.

These Okanagan Valley Wines Are Smart Money

Laughing Stock Vineyards Celebrates 20 years of its iconic Portfolio red blend.

The Secret Is Out: Omega Releases a New Aqua Terra Watch in 30mm

A small but mighty addition to the Aqua Terra lineup.

Italian Skiing Great Alberto Tomba Reflects on His Career in a New Film With Napapijri

Condemned to win.

It’s the Land of the Tiger at Montreal’s Bowie Supper Club

Sound and vision.

Chania: Experience Greece, Cretan-Style

Chania’s fabled past blends Venetian charm with Greek culture.

Your Doctor Can Now Prescribe a Visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery

Art therapy.

After Relocating to Greece, a Canadian Architect Updates an Athens Apartment

Architect Thanasis Ikonomou reconnects with his roots and renovates an Athens apartment after launching his own studio.

At the RBC Canadian Open, Turkish Airlines Hit a Hole-in-One

Turkish Airlines has kicked off a multi-year partnership with the Canadian Open, reaffirming its commitment to golfers in Canada and at home.

The Canadian Startup Conquering Missed Concussion Diagnoses, One Spit Test at a Time

Head games.

Interested in Owning the Fastest and Most Exclusive Cars in the World?

Track attack.

Louis Vuitton Reopens Its Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Saint-Tropez

Recently awarded a Michelin star, the seasonal restaurant is returning for a third year with an updated menu.

Bodega Garzón Paves the Way for Uruguay’s Emerging Wine Industry

New World wine.

Il Pellicano, the Idyllic Tuscan Hideaway, Is Still the Coolest Summer Hangout in the Mediterranean

Marie-Louise Sciò is ushering her family’s hotel into the modern day.

Pitch and Putt Goes Premium With Par-3 Golf Courses Trending

The short course offers a fun and accessible golf experience, particularly for those seeking a quicker round or to introduce new players to the game.

Montreal’s Architecture Firm Future Simple Studio Celebrates New Forms of Design Essentialism

Welcome to the future.

Drypond: Understated Eyewear Designed in Vancouver

A new-school disruptor.

Georgia Toews on Her Latest Novel, Nobody Asked for This

Gripping writing that grapples with complicated relationships through a comedic lens.

Get to Know Roa, the Italian Brand Named After a Hiking Trail in the Dolomites

With the rise of fashionable outdoor clothing, and its migration from the moor to the metropolis, it’s not unusual to see waterproof jackets or technical footwear in the city. In fact, the fashion aspect of “outdoor fashion” often celebrates the seeming randomness of hiking boots or high-performance waterproof jackets in urban environments. Enter Roa, the Italian brand named for a …

Exploring Canopy House, a Treetop Home in Brazil

Studio MK27, the award-winning São Paulo firm, creates a private escape amongst lush greenery.

Journeying Through Indigenous Lands in Northern Arizona

The state is home to 22 federally recognized Indigenous nations.

An Iconic Toronto Steakhouse Makes Its Triumphant Return

Dining in at Harbour Sixty.

Montreal’s Balmoral Is a Canadian-Made Running Brand That’s Just Hitting Its Stride

The pacesetters.

The Jewellery Brand Bringing the Wonder and Beauty of the Sea in a New Collection

The collection is a love letter to the Pacific, inspired by the natural beauty of the West Coast.

Vancouver Chef Vish Mayekar’s Global Cuisine Is Elementally Inspired

At Vancouver’s Elem, Chef Vish Mayekar Makes Elementally Inspired Global Cuisine

A vibrant new addition to Main Street’s dining scene.

Heli-hiking With Canadian Mountain Holidays

High-alpine adventures.

A Montreal Arcade Designed With a Little Help From AI

Super Super, a new claw machine arcade on Montreal’s South Shore, combines adult design sensibilities with a sense of playful wonder.

Sara Cwynar on Making Art

Demystifying the authority of images and making human intervention visible are hallmarks of the Canadian artist’s work.

Palazzo Fiuggi, an Italian Wellness and Medical Retreat That Hydrates for Health

The place to stay for a longer life, better lived.

Saut Hermès: Equestrian Sport and Style

Sport and spectacle at the Grand Palais in Paris, where the annual show-jumping competition is held and Hermès showcases its saddle-making roots.

In Portugal, the Albuquerque Foundation Is a New Hub Dedicated to Chinese Ceramics

Renato de Albuquerque’s private collection of Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain is now on public display.

Thank You, Dad: Thoughtful Gifts for Father’s Day

Meaningful presents for the hero in your life.

This Historic Prague Apartment Packs a Punch in a Small Space

Globe-spanning studio Formafatal took on the renovation of this Arbes Square apartment.

The Road to The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic Is a Grand Slam Collaboration

Four Seasons and Giorgio Armani serve exclusive tennis tournaments.

Marina Moscone Creates Clothing That Is Minimalist in Form but Maximalist in Quality and Craft

A Canadian fashion spotlight.

Planning a Holiday? Carry-On-Approved Luggage for Travelling Light

Compact bag options for fashionable frequent flyers and weekend warriors alike.

Meet the Emerging Designers in London Revolutionizing the Industry

Canadian designers and abroad seen at London Fashion Week.

Van Cleef & Arpels Reinterprets Treasure Island for a High-Jewellery Collection

Pirate’s booty.

Le Petit Hôtel Notre-Dame Leaves a Big Impression

Old Montreal’s newest boutique stay.

Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Collection Soars to New Heights

Fly high.

Summer, Issue 105, Out Now

An introduction to the new edition of NUVO, from editor Claudia Cusano.

Guillaume Côté: The Dancer Who Can’t Stand Still

For 43-year-old Guillaume Côté, set to take his final bow as principal dancer with The National Ballet of Canada, dancing is not just an identity but a way of being.