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Author: Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle Consultant

Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. 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 [email protected].

FoF ☆ Celebrate

Luxe Wedding Soirée Inspires with Couture & Culinary Delights

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle ConsultantJanuary 18, 2024July 25, 2024

The annual artistic bridal affair offers guests awe-inspiring decor, a luxurious ambiance, and thoughtful design created by Éclat Décor and Social Ingredients in collaboration with Fleur de Lis Events. The highly anticipated premier...

☆ Issue #04/05 - July/Aug

Folio.YVR #4/5: 17-year-old Student Carson Guo Buys Supreme Collection for $1.1M

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle ConsultantAugust 15, 2019October 15, 2023

Over the course of two weeks this past January, 17-year old Carson Guo diligently tracked a Sotheby’s online auction. The world’s largest brokers of art, jewelry, and real estate had...

☆ Issue #04/05 - July/Aug

Folio.YVR #4/5: Christopher Bates: Monaco Grand Prix Runway

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle ConsultantAugust 5, 2019October 15, 2023

The spectacular ‘Ice White’ themed fashion show was held the past May at the Monaco Grand Prix at Le Meridien Beach Plaza. The beach-side catwalk of the Amber Lounge Charity...

☆ Issue #04/05 - July/Aug

Folio.YVR 4/5: Andy Dixon: From Versace Home to Runway

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle ConsultantJuly 15, 2019October 15, 2023

The Versace Men’s Spring-Summer 2020 collection is a celebration of contemporary masculinity. Iconic house codes, colorful prints, and ironic nuances are combined with new tailoring silhouettes in signature Versace style....

☆ Issue #04/05 - July/Aug

Folio.YVR 4/5: Lydia Courteille: La Vie en Rose Collection

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle ConsultantJuly 15, 2019November 2, 2022

The window display is moderate in scope, the exterior is painted a lovely dark green, it almost looks black, the antique door and tiny step it rests above, do not...

☆ Issue #03 - June FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure

Folio.YVR Issue #3: West Lake Journey to Four Seasons Hangzhou

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle ConsultantMay 7, 2019March 10, 2025

To visit the incredible Four Seasons Hangzhou, guests usually arrive by taxi or private car. On a recent visit, I rethought this approach. Why shouldn't the trip be worth the...

☆ Issue #02 - May

Folio.YVR Issue #2: Loewe ‘Baskets’ Exhibition at Salon del Mobile.Milan Captivates

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle ConsultantMay 7, 2019October 15, 2023

The stone-lined streets of the Quadrilatero d'Oro jostled with rushes of people - all trying to get by those stopping to smoke a cigarette or chat, others in the street...

☆ Issue #02 - May FoF ☆ Global Luxury

Folio.YVR Issue #2: Florence’s Antico Setificio Fiorentino Atelier Creates Luxury

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle ConsultantMay 7, 2019December 30, 2024

Beyond the iron gate at Via Bartolini n° 4, under the shadow of abundant wisteria, the Antico Setificio Fiorentino produces the finest silk fabric in Italy, perhaps in the world....

☆ Issue #02 - May

Folio.YVR Issue #2: Christopher Bates | Confident Canadian

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle ConsultantMay 7, 2019October 15, 2023

It all started with a ‘kiss on a collar’ that solidified the name ‘Christopher Bates’ into the Canadian consciousness. This cheeky design catapulted Bates from novice to expert and launched...