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☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025 FoF ☆ VIP Events

OMEGA’s Little Secret: An Exclusive Vancouver Celebration of the Aqua Terra 30 mm Collection

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

Under the glow of a warm summer evening, OMEGA Watches hosted an unforgettable VIP affair to reveal the my little secret collection—an elevated celebration where precision met allure. Held at...

Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar: A Tribute to Roger Dubuis’ Legacy

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

The world of haute horlogerie witnessed a remarkable milestone with the opening of the new Roger Dubuis Boutique within the iconic Maison Birks Downtown Vancouver. In a city renowned for...

☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025 FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure Uncategorized

Escape with Jan to Casa Brisa: Secluded Spanish Sanctuary for Reconnection & Renewal

Jan Van Vianen, Luxury Travel CorrespondentAugust 2, 2025August 2, 2025

Tucked along the border of Garraf Park on a secluded 2,000-square-metre property, Casa Brisa stands as an inviting haven for those seeking a tranquil refuge. This intimate boutique guesthouse was...

☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025

Smithe House: A New Urban Retreat in Yaletown

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

There is something undeniably appealing about escaping routine without ever leaving the city you love. At the newly unveiled Smithe House in Vancouver, staycations are elevated into something extraordinary. This...

☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025

CELEBRATE: Michelle & Jason Wed at Historic Hycroft Manor

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

In the heart of Vancouver’s storied Shaughnessy neighbourhood, Michelle and Jason exchanged vows in an unforgettable celebration that captured the very essence of who they are: sophisticated, authentic, and profoundly...

☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025 Arts & Culture Folio.YVR Friends

Otani Workshop: Monsters in My Head Unleashes a Bewitching Dreamworld

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

Stepping into Monsters in My Head feels less like entering a gallery and more like tumbling headlong into the subconscious of a singular, visionary mind. This exhibition—Japanese artist Otani Workshop’s...

☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025 FoF ☆ Real Estate

1121 Crestline Road: West Vancouver’s White Mansion of Uncompromising Luxury

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025August 10, 2025

Set high in the exclusive British Properties, this 15,547-square-foot masterpiece commands attention from the moment one approaches its grand, gently sloping heated driveway. A pair of towering brass doors—crafted to...

☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025 Arts & Culture FoF ☆ Personalities

Jamie Mann: A Visionary Behind the Lens

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

Jamie Mann is a consummate artist whose eye for visual storytelling has established him as one of Vancouver’s most distinctive fashion photographers. From his airy Railtown loft overlooking expansive train...

☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025

Helen Siwak – Issue #35 Publisher’s Message

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

Welcome to Issue No. 35 of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, where we continue our commitment to share stories that reflect the vibrancy, creativity, and ambition shaping Vancouver and beyond. Whether...

☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025 FoF ☆ Charity & Philanthropy FoF ☆ Personalities

Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen: Rooted in Purpose Early

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

From her earliest days, Kasondra Herrendorf-Cohen has carried within her a profound sense of purpose. Shaped by a family legacy steeped in community leadership and philanthropy, she learned to see...