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‘Creme de la Creme’ Bridal Showcase Returns with Opulent Affair at JW Marriott Parq

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 28, 2024July 25, 2024

Vancouver’s pre-eminent and most enduring wedding shows, Creme de la Creme Grand Wedding Showcase, launched its 17th season this month at its new home - the stunning JW Marriott Parq Vancouver....

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Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction Raises Over $145K for Arts Umbrella

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 28, 2024September 3, 2024

The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, the sparkling centrepiece of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, occurred Saturday, February 24, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Live and silent...

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Unique Fitness Studios to Keep You Moving All Year Round

Giovanna LazzariniFebruary 28, 2024

Maintaining an active lifestyle is challenging in any season, but it becomes increasingly important to do so during the dreary rainy months. Fortunately, Vancouver boasts a diverse fitness scene that...

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Louis Vuitton ‘Maison’ Flagship Updates with Objets Nomades & Artisan Touches

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 27, 2024

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton has completed an expansion and renovation to its flagship 'Maison' at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in the city's downtown core. Measuring in as the largest Louis...

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Balenciaga Joins Vancouver’s ‘Luxury Zone’

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Moving onto a busy corner, the notorious Balenciaga has replaced German luxury brand Escada (and a quaint coffee shop) and is the newest boutique to include on your upcoming visit...

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Photographer Brian Howell’s ‘Chainsaw Rorschach Test’ Exhibition at Gallery Jones

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 27, 2024March 1, 2024

A Vancouver-based photographer best known for creating documentary photographs rooted in activism, Brian Howell is exhibiting his latest works at Gallery Jones in the Armoury District. As a photographer who...

☆ Issue #23 - February 2024

Issue #23 – Helen Siwak, Publisher’s Message

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 27, 2024

Greetings and a warm welcome! It is with great pleasure that we present Issue #23, the first edition of 2024 of the Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine. As we enter our...

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Introducing… ‘Vancouver Cocktails’ & Its Award-winning Author Janet Gyenes

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 22, 2024December 30, 2024

With the launch of Vancouver Cocktail Week upcoming, Folio.YVR took the opportunity to embark on a cocktail-creating session and spoke to local author Janet Gyenes about her experience researching and...

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Inaugural Fête Chinoise Signature Event Illuminated the Shangri-La

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 20, 2024May 2, 2024

Fête Chinoise presented its first West Coast Signature Event at Shangri-La Vancouver, showcasing renowned Chinese-Canadian actress and singer Linda Chung, along with singer Tyler Shaw and Malaysian contemporary calligraphy artist...

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Whisky Global 2024 Welcomed Enthusiasts & Experts to the Paradox Hotel

Vlad XanthopoulosFebruary 13, 2024December 29, 2024

The annual Whisky Global event took place on January 26th and 27th, 2024, at the esteemed Paradox Hotel in downtown Vancouver, BC. Following the tremendous success of past years, the...