NOGU In Support Of Mental Health

NOGU x CAFA In Support Of Mental Health We are thrilled to announce that we have donated over $20,000 in support of mental health for St. Joseph's Health Centre in collaboration with CAFA! A big thank you to all who purchased the NOGU Infinity Braid Bracelet and to everyone who supported and helped promote this campaign to raise the much-needed funds for mental health care programs at St. Joe’s Health Centre in Toronto. NOGU teamed up with CAFA (The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards) to raise money in support of mental health to help make a difference in our communities....

Spring Essentials

Want to know what all the buzz is about? Spring is in the air and we want to brighten up you day with must-have Spring Essentials!  We want to make sure your look is as hot as the weather (or at least as hot as it should be). The Spring Essential collection features a mix of our favorite styles including springs trendiest colors, charm and more. And with pieces starting from only $14.99 we've got something for every budget.  Get your spring glow on & shop the collection now!    Get to know the must have spring colors.    Pastels are...

International Women's Day

  In honor of International Women's Day & Women's History Month we wanted to celebrate some amazing local business women & their businesses this week! Every day this week we will be featuring a different inspiring business woman on our Instagram.Today is a day to celebrate all women and the amazing strength women have.#InternationalWomensDay     Vicky MilnerFounder and Co-founder and President of CAFA. CAFA was created to celebrate and support outstanding achievement and emerging talent in the Canadian fashion industry.There is so much incredible talent in this country and the goal of CAFA as a national platform is growing...

NOGU x SHOPIFY AR

 VIEW THE FULL COLLECTION HERE The Team here at NOGU are thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever Fashion Jewelry Collection available in Augmented Reality through our partnership with Shopify Plus.  “The goal is to create a more immersive experience for our customers to see our products as if they existed in real life helping them see details, give them a better sense of the size, scale and overall composition of our designs. ” Mario Christian, Head of Design.  Shopify sees “Augmented reality (AR) having the potential to revolutionize mobile shopping by bringing products to life in front of...

What is Galentine's Day?

   Galentine's Day falls on February 13th every year, which is the day before Valentine's Day. It's truly a day to ditch the boys and celebrate you and best girlfriends who are after all your true soulmates. Galentine's Day may have gotten its start on Parks and Recreation but it has evolved into so much more than just Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler's character on the show) favorite holiday.    Since its start in 2010 Galentine's Day has become a movement of sorts. Every year women from around the globe spend the day celebrating with their BFFs, from hanging out to grabbing brunch and even giving gifts....

2019 Color Of The Year

   Pantone recently announced the 2019 color of the year PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral and we're obsessed!    PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral is vibrant yet mellow coral with gold undertones. It symbolizes optimism and playful pursuits and embodies the desire for playful expression. It represents the fusion of modern life and nature as it appears in our natural surroundings and at the same time, displays a lively presence within social media.    SHOP THE FULL COLLECTION HERE        To determine the color of the year PANTONE analysis trends in all different aspects of life from entertainment to fashion, travel, art and...

HAPPY PLACE

We went to the happiest place on earth and here's what we thought.   First a little background for those of you not familiar with Happy Place.   HAPPY PLACE was created because the founder Jared Paul BELIEVES that our world today can use a lot more happiness. The Travelling pop-up experience debuted in LA November 2017, stopping in Chicago and now Toronto marks its third stop (Only until January 27, 2019).    The interactive experience that features multiple different installations, including the world’s largest indoor Confetti Dome, HAPPY PLACE's signature rubber ducky bathtub of fun! and let’s not forget the wall of gumball machines!   ...

New Year New Intentions

With the New Year upon us, we feel it is important to reflect on the past year as well as set intentions for the year ahead. It's important to reset, realign and refocus our goals to reflect where we have been and where we want to go.    When setting your intentions for the new year take time to think about what is important to you, these intentions can be anything, from finding a new passion or hobby in life, creating a work-life balance, finding peace within yourself, letting go of something, or even opening your heart to new love....

SUMMER OF NOGU 2018

WEAR A CROWN, BE A PINEAPPLE

  Pineapple: The Queen of Fruits and Trends What comes to your mind when we say pineapple? Do you think of warm beaches, hot tropical islands?    SHOP THE COLLECTION HERE   Does the fruit give you happy vibes? Pineapples are fruit royalties with their tall erect structures, sunny dispositions and crowns on their heads. This is probably why they are featured so much in the fashion world from big bold prints to delicate little pendants on bracelets and necklaces.  What is in a name? Long ago Christopher Columbus was gifted the yellow fruit after one of his visits to...

NOGU x CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA

We are thrilled to announce our National Partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the launch of the Crystal Kite Collection in support of CF research!50% Of ALL SALES of the new collaboration will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Canada in support of research, clinical care, and advocacy for those living with CF.   SHOP THE FULL COLLECTION HERE Mario and Luca Lavorato, founders of NOGU were both diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at birth and owe their quality of life to the support that Cystic Fibrosis Canada has given throughout the years.      “It has always been a dream of ours to give back to the...

NOGU x ASPCA.ORG

  SHOP THE FULL COLLECTION HERE We love dogs. Our office is full of them. I, personally, have two Bernedoodles that basically have full time employment at NOGU. Jets my youngest is our creative director and Benny is our Chief Nap Officer.    Our newest member to the NOGU family is Mr Macchiato. He’s definitely an up and comer and we see huge potential in his future. (Pictured below) It was a no-brainer that when it came time to design this season’s collections we showed some serious love to our four-legged friends. They mean so much to us and how better to keep them top of mind...