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Nightshade Wins Coveted MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award!

Nightshade Restaurant is honoured to be the first plant-based restaurant in Vancouver to earn a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand award and be listed in the prestigious Michelin Guide. It is no secret our love of Nightshade and its addition to the city’s elevated vegan dining scene has been touted here many times and in Folio.YVR Luxury...

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Michelin Guide Vancouver Agrees the Botanist Bar is Expectional!

The first edition of the MICHELIN Guide Vancouver has been revealed, honouring Botanist Bar with the ‘Exceptional Cocktail Award’, along with recognizing Fairmont Pacific Rim, Botanist and The Lobby Lounge & RawBar at the Star Reveal Gala held in Vancouver on Thursday, October 27. The MICHELIN Guide Vancouver also recognized several other restaurants and bars in the area for their exceptional culinary and beverage...

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Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Cheers to the fall season! As nature readies for a long sleep, our beautiful west coast city is waking up and embracing the opportunity that comes of person-to-person connecting. In the past month, we visited and experienced many events and exhibitions showcasing award-winning designers, culinary adventurers, travel innovators, and international luxury fashion purveyors. In the...

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Stefano Ricci: Niccolò Ricci Hosts the Master Tailor Event ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

To connoisseurs of men’s designer clothing and sportswear, Stefano Ricci is simply one of the best. Born with a knack for creating collections of luxury men’s wear, Stefano has built a successful ultra-luxury brand that sells handmade goods produced in Italy. Over the years, the men’s wear and lifestyle brand continues to be a unique...

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Ian Gillespie, Westbank Corp: The Genesis of a Haute Couture Collection ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

A few years ago, an interest in fashion grew into a collection that in a few years’ time I hope will at the very least, be regarded as interesting and well put together. It has also led to the second most frequently asked question I get; (The first being what is your favourite building) what...

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Mott 32: Elevating Plant-based Dining at the Paradox Hotel ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

With sights set on sharing its elevated, plant-based Chinese dishes with Vancouver restaurant goers, Mott 32 has launched a new menu. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning restaurant has been making headlines since releasing its selection of refined plant-based offerings this season. Rooted in respect for tradition and a commitment to sustainability, Mott 32 pays tribute...

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Wuxly x Bryan Adams: The BAD Collection Limited Edition ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Sustainable proudly Canadian outerwear brand Wuxly is collaborating with vegan Canadian music icon Bryan Adams. Loved for its animal-free, fashion-forward outerwear, Wuxly’s latest limited edition collection garners even more adoration among music enthusiasts. This month, the sustainable brand announced the launch of its collaboration with unabashedly vegan Canadian rocker, Bryan Adams. “I’m so proud to...

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Oak Bay Beach Hotel: Award-winning Luxury Boutique Resort ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Visit the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria for the ultimate two-day romantic getaway. The fall season is a time for local adventure, chunky knit sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and reconnecting with your loved ones. It is also the perfect time for a luxurious two-day getaway to recharge your batteries with your partner. Relax...

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The Godfather x Christopher Bates: Capsule Collection ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

While it may have started with a crisp lipstick kiss on the collar, Christopher Bates’ eponymic men’s wear brand has been famous among celebrities, stylists, and consumers since its inception in 2008. As a purveyor of Italian-made footwear, sunglasses, and shirts, Christopher Bates understands bold fashion and artisanal-level craftsmanship. The luxury brand’s latest collection collaborates...

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Gucci: Modern Designs in a Historic Location ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

The legendary fashion house Gucci has had an undeniable presence in Vancouver for decades. After relocating and expanding several times since first entering the West Coast market, the demand for their luxurious collections continues to soar, reaching new heights with generation after generation. As one of the world’s most successful luxury designer brands, Gucci was...

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Nightshade Wins Coveted MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award!

Michelin Guide Vancouver Agrees the Botanist Bar is Expectional!

Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Stefano Ricci: Niccolò Ricci Hosts the Master Tailor Event ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Ian Gillespie, Westbank Corp: The Genesis of a Haute Couture Collection ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Mott 32: Elevating Plant-based Dining at the Paradox Hotel ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Wuxly x Bryan Adams: The BAD Collection Limited Edition ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Oak Bay Beach Hotel: Award-winning Luxury Boutique Resort ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

The Godfather x Christopher Bates: Capsule Collection ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Gucci: Modern Designs in a Historic Location ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

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