Issue #24 - Helen Siwak, Publisher's Message

Welcome to Issue #24 SPRING!

While others transition their wardrobes towards seasonal florals and pastels, I will continue to live unapologetically in black with a little more black, accessorized with black. So when I discovered the [1.] Collection by Canadian designer Charles Lu, I became obsessed.

Each piece is a masterpiece, with clean lines, structure, and constriction balanced with volume. This issue’s cover belongs to Charles; his story is for all of you to experience and share.

Wealth Advisor Brandon Newell is challenging his industry to lead with compassion and insightfulness and to leave behind traditional hard-sales tactics. Besides having a smile that lights up the room, he has opened his heart to the plight of animal abandonment post-pandemic. Making significant change is definitely on his 2024 agenda!

This month’s Showcase Pianos Presents spotlight is on Celine Paolini. Following in the footsteps of featured international icons Chloe Flower, Rachel Naomi Kudo, and Hedy Chan, Celine played her way through the Westbank Fazioli‘s during her visit to our city, leaving us delighted with her delightful, whimsical, and utterly compelling performances.

Manuel Bernaschek (Showcase Pianos, Stefano Ricci) shared his exclusive experience at the newest luxury landmark hotel to open in 2023, Raffles London at The OWO.

With the prestige afforded royalty, guests can also visit a secret Spy Bar and the Guerlain Spa & L’Atelier for a refresh, adding to the allure of this exceptional destination. Manuel is one of our city’s top travel enthusiasts, and we are thrilled to have his insights.

Oakridge Park announced a lengthy list of luxury-level lessees that left us speechless, but none more than the addition of Maison Margiela! John Galliano‘s road to recovery has been years in the making, and the Artisanal Collection 2024 continues to make waves. We could not resist exploring this upcoming connection to Vancouver in a story by contributor Kate Pickering.

Tyson Villeneuve invited us to celebrate The Macallan 200 at the Vancouver Club, and we were delighted to accept. Prevail‘s spoken word performance, course after course of delicate plates, and conversation with a selection of Vancouver’s most interesting people complemented a glorious whisky-centric evening.

Before it comes down, we revisit the ‘Emily Carr: A Room of Her Own’ exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery at its halfway point to reinforce the importance of Canadian art, take a cruise in BMW’s iX EV and revel in the beauty and artistry of latest iteration of Guerlain’s Muguet.

Pandora’s ‘Diamonds for All’ campaign, led by a trio of powerful women, including Pam Anderson, is offering a compassionate alternative to traditionally mined diamonds, and the settings are stunning.

Finally, a heartfelt thanks to Charles Zuckermann (Zuckermann & Wong Photography) for this issue’s EIC portrait taken at The Macallan 200 event at Vancouver Club in my favourite Roberto Cavalli (RIP) dress from Turnabout Luxury Resale! Helen Siwak’s career background as a fashion consultant and luxury resale expert has allowed her to curate an exquisite wardrobe, and her eye for style is truly reflected in Charles Zuckermann’s stunning portrait. Her passion for sustainable fashion and commitment to ethical consumerism is evident in her choice to shop at Turnabout Luxury Resale. This portrait captures not only her personal style, but also her dedication to promoting the value of pre-loved fashion.

All my best,

Helen

Author Profile

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle Observer: Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine, and digital women's lifestyle magazine EcoLuxLifestyle.co. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Post-pandemic, she has worked with many small to mid-sized plant-based/vegan brands to build their digital foundations and strategize content creation and business development. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at helen@ecoluxluv.com.