Haider Ackermann has stepped into the role effective immediately and is set to showcase his collection at Paris Fashion Week in March 2025.
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Gabrielle Chanel’s Fascination with Mystical Elements Is Now a Makeup Collection
A look at the new fall/winter collection, Clairvoyance.
Mercedes-Benz Showcases a Taste of the Future
The automaker’s dinner series highlights culinary excellence.
The Defender Service Awards Recognizes Three Canadian Nonprofits With Customized Land Rover Vehicles
Three heroic services in B.C. and Manitoba have been honoured at the Defender Service Awards: Honour House Society, Squamish Search and Rescue, and Manitoba Underdogs Rescue.
Recipe of the Week – Arroz con Pato
Try your hand at arroz con pato.
Impress Your Guests With This Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Honey Dijon Cajun shrimp.
A Brioche Recipe to Level Up Your Home Baking
While making a loaf of Brioche can seem endlessly complex, its recent ubiquity makes it a tantalizing task for a home cook.
A Dior Spa Experience Through the Wonders of Southeast Asia
En route from Singapore to Malaysia, guests aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express can indulge in the exclusive Dior spa experience.
Celebrating 60 years of Marimekko’s Iconic Unikko Pattern in Toronto and Vancouver
As part of a year-long celebration of the Finnish brand’s signature abstract floral pattern collection, Unikko, Marimekko has partnered with Holt Renfrew for two exclusive pop-up stores and installations.
The Beauty of Exploring Our Backyard: A Canadian Travel Guide
Whether you are visiting or being a tourist in your own country, we’ve listed some places that are worth the trip.
Delicious Recipes to Celebrate Canada Day
As Canada Day approaches, and so does the hot weather, we have shortlisted some summer recipes to enjoy in the sunshine.
Leading the Way: Homes That Redefine Canadian Residential Architecture
Nestled in the woods or situated by a serene lake, these residential projects take architecture to new heights.
Rihanna Is the New Face of an Iconic Dior Perfume
Released in 1999, the fragrance is associated with femininity, meant to embody an empowered and independent woman.
Canadian Fashion Brands to Keep on Your Radar
Here, we’ve compiled a list of brands that continue to carve a path for Canadian fashion design—and its wide range.
A Toast to Canadian Wine
Canadian winemakers continue to produce exceptional wines, even through bouts of recent cold snaps, heat waves, and wildfire smoke.
Powerful Portraiture and Poetry About Identity and Blackness
Zanele Muholi’s second photography book, published by Aperture, features 80 new photographs and written works.
A Summer Smoked Oyster Dip for a Backyard Party
Try this recipe for smoked oyster dip from Fanny Bay Oyster Bar in Vancouver, which celebrates its 8th birthday this year.
A Classic Cheeseburger for a Father’s Day Feast
If you are stuck for what to get your dad this weekend, a last-minute saviour is here.
Recipe of the Week – Spot Prawns Montpellier
Celebrate spot prawn season.
Just in Time for Summer: La Prairie’s New, Refreshing Facial Mist
La Prairie has introduced a new addition to its Skin Caviar line.
A Refreshing Cocktail To Keep You Cool
A refreshing drink for the summer ahead.
A Gift Guide for the Father Figure in Our Lives
As Father’s Day approaches, NUVO has rounded up some of the best gifts to celebrate.
A Matcha Martini Made in Heaven
A vibrant green cocktail to enjoy on a summers day.
Recipe of the Week – Crème Brûlée French Toast
Crème brûlée French toast from Honey Salt in Vancouver is a perfect at-home brunch recipe for the home cook.
Sustainability Is Top of Mind for the World’s Leading Architects
“Rethinking what architecture can be” is the theme for this year’s A+A architecture awards, with a focus on projects that reuse and renovate.
Recipe of the Week – Conch Fritters
Conch fritters area classic dish from The Bahamas.
7 Facial Mists for Glowing Summer Skin
NUVO has listed a few top-notch facial spray mists to refresh skin from dryness or dehydration from air travel.
Recipe of the Week: Famous Grouse Orchard Cooler
The Famous Grouse is great on its own, but give it a try in this cocktail.
12 Standout Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
The day to celebrate the mother in your life is here on May 12, and NUVO has rounded up a few gift ideas, from stylish additions to her home and wardrobe to hair care.
Recipe of the Week – Tuna Tataki
This week, a recipe for tuna tataki from Dockside in Vancouver.
June Clark’s Celebrated Works Come to The Power Plant
The Toronto-based artist is showcasing four bodies of work in a solo exhibition starting on May 2.
Entering the Digital World With Boss House Bali
Boss has taken over a luxury villa on the Indonesian island of Bali to celebrate the launch of its 2024 spring/summer collection.
The Drei Berge Collection Pays Homage to the Swiss Alps
Historic Swiss brand Fischbacher 1819 and artist Ramdane Touhami come together to present a collection of sophisticated home accents.
A Blackened Snapper Recipe with Big Flavour
Chef Tommy Shorthouse from Fanny Bay Oyster Bar in Vancouver has developed a home-cook-friendly recipe for blackened snapper.
Lune 1860’s Fashion-, Art-, and Theatre-Inspired Tableau Collection
Reviving the art of tablescape design through elegant table coverings.
The New and Notable Handbags for Spring
Transitioning into a new season calls for a wardrobe refresh and a standout, versatile accessory.
The Volpe Sbagliato, a Cocktail Inspired by a 1970’s Milano Classic Recipe
An Amaro cocktail based on a Milanese classic.
Celebrating Spring with The Gala Cocktail
Springtime calls for cocktails.
Recipe of the Week: Locals Only
Locals Only, a cocktail from Woods Spirit Co. in North Vancouver, is the perfect drink to celebrate the start of spring.
The Limited-Edition Chair Combining Craftsmanship and History in Italian Design
Fornasetti and Poltrona Frau will unveil the Vanity Fair XC Imagine Reality Edition at Milan Design Week 2024 this April.
5 Decadent Easter Eggs From Canadian Chocolatiers
These special treats from top-tier chocolate makers are too good to hide.
Recipe of the Week: La Vie en Rose
A cherry blossom cocktail for spring.
3 Hair-Care Products to Revitalize Your Hair This Spring
For all hair types, this list has an award-winning serum, an argan oil staple, and a heat protection spray that doubles as a dry conditioner.
Dyson Unveils Its Smartest Hair Dryer Yet
Designed for all hair types, the Supersonic Nural from Dyson features a scalp protection mode to prevent damage.
Charlotte Tilbury Drives F1 Academy Forward With First Female-Founded Sponsorship
The award-winning beauty brand has partnered with F1 Academy, making history as the first female-founded company to sponsor F1 Academy drivers.
A Day in Dublin
This cocktail uses Baileys and Guinness to bring a taste of the Emerald Isle to you wherever you spend St. Patrick’s Day.
Patrick’s Pot
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a cocktail featuring Irish Whiskey and Stout.
Excellence, Elegance, and Prestige: Rolex Returns to the Oscars
In the space where Oscar presenters get ready to step on to the stage at the Dolby Theatre, the green room, Rolex designs the interior each year.
Honouring International Women’s Day
We have rounded up some of the astonishing women recently featured in NUVO, who are exemplary in their respective industries.
Recipe of the Week: Paris Between the Wars
A visually striking and tasty cocktail using an award-winning Canadian whisky.
Recipe of the Week: St Martin Sweet Potato Cake
NUVO brings you a recipe courtesy of the St. Martin Tourist Office for sweet potato cake straight from the island paradise.
W Hotel Offers a Backstage Pass to Montreal’s Winter Attractions
Beat the winter blues with their Insider Lounge and seasonal events happening in the city.
Valentine’s Day Cocktail
Celebrate your loved one with a Valentine’s Day Cocktail from Dahlia in Vancouver that bring sweetness and warmth.
Pretty in Pink for Valentine’s Day
Holidays call for dressing up with loved ones, especially the upcoming day of love awash in red, pink, bows, roses, and Cupid’s arrows.
Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Panna Cotta
This weeks recipe is for a Pumpkin panna cotta, developed by chef Craig Sung of Vancouver’s Forage restaurant.
6 Festive Gifts to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
February marks the Lunar New Year of the Dragon. Those seeking a shift this year, perhaps in opportunities and challenges, may be in favour.
Fanny Oyster Bar’s Dragon Heart Cocktail for the Lunar New Year
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, bar manager Maria Lizalde of Vancouver’s Fanny Bay Oyster Bar has developed an aromatic old-fashioned.
The Nail Polish Brand for Every Generation
Although applying nail polish is a small detail, the act echoes generations of style choices and stories.
A Moroccan-Inspired Winter Fare From Glowbal Restaurant
This hearty meal from chef Robert Lee of Vancouver’s Glowbal is served with a spicy sauce and roasted root vegetables.
Recipe of the Week: Salted Cucumber Margarita Mocktail
For this salted cucumber margarita mocktail, cucumber water is used for a refreshing note, and the Tajín around the rim for some spice.
Recipe of the Week: No Regrets Negroni
For people looking to get away from alcohol in Dry January, this non-alcoholic “negroni” recipe comes from the Flamingo Room in Vancouver.
Recipe of the Week: Merry Margarita
As 2023 comes to close, ring in the new year with a wintery rendition of the classic margarita, a cocktail that will warm you up as the year draws down.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from the NUVO team. Cheers to 2024! We look forward to celebrating the exceptional with you.
The 9 Best of Design Spaces From the Year
Throughout the year, NUVO has explored the innovative designs from creative minds in Canada and around the globe.
A Rum Pum Pum Pum Eggnog Cocktail Recipe
This eggnog cocktail recipe, from Minami in Vancouver, utilizes rum and sherry for a hearty Christmas treat.
Recipe of the Week: Bone Marrow Tartar
This weeks recipe is a rich bone marrow tartar perfect for the cold and dark days in the lead up to Christmas.
A Gift Guide for a Memorable Experience
Here is NUVO’s gift guide for extraordinary experiences.
Recipe of the Week: Crystal Head Vodka’s Festive Martini
A festive martini recipe to see you through all the Christmas parties.
A Festive Favourite: Vin Brûlé (Italian Mulled Wine)
Vin Brûlé is a Italian mulled wine ideal for the holidays.
Skiwear for Looking Effortlessly Chic on the Slopes
Here are some of NUVO’s picks to step out on the slopes in style, whether in alluring après-ski apparel or bold statements for heli-skiing.
Chef Daniel Kenney’s Lamb Merguez Aglio e Olio
A twist on aglio e olio with the addition of lamb merguez and chicken stock from new restaurant Dahlia in Vancouver.
Recipe of the Week: Stracciatella Alla Romana
A comforting Roman soup recipe for the cold winter ahead.
11 Luxury Advent Calendars
From beauty to fragrance to chocolate and coffee, gift-openers can look forward to receiving a little luxury each day.
Recipe of the Week: White Chocolate Raspberry Scones
Sweet white chocolate and acidic raspberries combine in these delicious scones.
Recipe of the Week: Roasted Pepper Mussel and Clam Steamer
Chef Tommy Shorthouse from Vancouver’s Fanny Bay Oyster Bar has provided a comforting recipe made with clams, roasted pepper, and chorizo.
Recipe of the Week: Pad Thai
By Vancouver-based Chef Angus An, from his cookbook Maenam: A Fresh Approach to Thai Cooking.
Recipe of the Week: Chef Alan Older’s Pescadillas
For those missing beach weather, Chef Alan Older of Vancouver’s Smitty Oyster House on Main Street has provided a traditional Mexican appetizer, pescadillas, inspired by his time living in Playa del Carmen.
Dior’s D-Air Revitalizes Home Fragrance
Those whose signature scent is Dior can now perfume their homes with Dior scents.
Recipe of the Week: Cranberry Cheesecake
To help embrace autumn’s bounty, chef Michael Chan from Peake Catering, provided a dessert recipe for cheescake topped with a cranberry gel.
Recipe of the Week: Swing Oil Cocktail
This year, Italy hosted the biennial Ryder Cup Golf Tournament.
Recipe of the Week: Tori No Su Sake Cocktail
The name of the cocktail, Tori no Su, means “bird’s nest” in Japanese and is a reference to a nightingale’s nest.
Recipe of the Week: Tex Mex Martini
A southwestern spin on a classic cocktail.
A Taste of Brazil: Xinxim de Bacalhau Recipe
Chef Argelia Diaz Cabral from Vancouver’s El Camino’s restaurant has provided us with a recipe for a classic Brazilian dish. Although there are some specialty ingredients in here that you may have to seek out, the end result is definitely worth it. Xinxim de Bacalhau Makes 4 portions Ingredients For the curry sauce: 1/2 cup dried shrimp 1 garlic …
A Pumpkin Pie Latte to Ease Into Fall
A fall treat featuring Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur.
A Dungeness Crab Dish for the Changing Seasons
Chef Craig Sung’s Dungeness crab salad with gazpacho is a wonder for both summer and fall.
Chef Ned Bell’s Wild Pacific Halibut Niçoise Salad
Topped with a tangy black olive dressing, this easy-to-make salad is a fantastic way to use up what’s left of summer’s bounty.
Fully Loaded Prawn Rolls to See You Through the Rest of Patio Season
To celebrate what’s left of summer, Rosewood Wines estate chef Wesley Gendron is serving up decadent prawn rolls for the already well-hydrated visitors at the winery.
A Tanqueray Gin Cocktail to Enjoy Before Summer’s End
To celebrate what’s left of summer, Tanqueray has teamed up with 1 ou 2 Cocktails founder Rose Simard for a series of unique gin cocktail recipes.
A Delightful Tuna Season-Celebrating Recipe
After trying this tuna treat, you’ll wish August would come more than once a year.
A Margarita Twist Made for Summer
In many ways, margaritas are the perfect summer cocktail. A little bit sweet, a little bit sour, and always ice cold, the refreshing cocktail is just made for high heat.
Embrace Summer’s Spice With This Cacao Loco Cocktail
This extra-spicy summer deserves an equally spicy drink—albeit one that also refreshes. Courtesy of Michael MacIntyre of Vancouver’s El Camino’s, this Cacao Loco cocktail recipe embraces the heat with chili-infused rum and a dehydrated chili garnish, and it refreshes thanks to its tropical ingredients. Just remember to add extra ice to your shaker.
A Heavenly Tropical Fruit Tart Recipe
Temper Chocolate & Pastry’s owner, Steve Hodge, makes some of the sweetest treats in Vancouver, and soon anyone with a sweet tooth will be able to try his creations at home.
The Essential National Daquiri Day Recipe
On July 19, celebrate National Daquiri Day properly with Bacardí Superior. Ideal for mixing, Bacardí Superior is a white rum that shines in simple, citrus-forward cocktails like the daquiri.
Heavenly Lamb Belly With a Spring Pea Purée
Chef Chris Lam shows that lamb and peas go together like peanut butter and jelly.
The Summertime Scallop Tiradito of Your Dreams
This scallop tiradito recipe from Ben Berwick, chef at Vancouver’s standout East Hastings Street restaurant, Dachi, is just the thing when the heat is hurting your appetite.
A Spritz That Tastes Like the Mediterranean
Not able to make it to Italy this summer? Fear not, Malfy Gin is bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to Canada thanks to its three citrus-infused gins: Rosa, Con Limone, and Con Arancia.
A Dip for the Whole Family
Hānai’s Tess Bevernage conjures her Hawaiian childhood with this kamaboko dip.
The Ultimate Tom Collins
Bombay Sapphire has provided NUVO with its recipe for the Ultimate Tom Collins, a wonderfully zesty twist on the classic summer drink.
Celebrate Spot Prawn Season’s Sweet Return With This Aguachile
May is spot prawn season on the West Coast. The little shrimp relatives renowned for their subtle sweet and buttery taste are a sure sign of warmer weather, which means it’s time to celebrate.
