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FOLIO.YVR

Celebrating West Coast Luxury Lifestyle | Elevated Consciousness

Category / FoF ☆ Fashion & Lifestyle

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Designer Handbags: The Love & Investment Value is Real!

More than just fashion accessories, designer handbags have become an investment piece for many fashion-savvy individuals. Many people are now turning to vintage luxury handbag rentals as a way to access these coveted items without the high price tag. This trend has allowed individuals to enjoy the beauty and prestige of designer handbags without the...

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The Triumphant Return of Diner en Blanc Vancouver [PHOTOS]

After a 3-year hiatus, the legendary all-white Diner en Blanc pop-up picnic event returned to Vancouver. As per tradition, the location is held secret until the day of but in the past, gorgeous outdoor venues have included the beautiful VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Yaletown’s George Wainborn Park, David Lam Park, Jack Poole Plaza, and the bustling Canada Place. This year the...

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Folio.YVR Friends: LVMH Nomades

At a specially designed exhibition space within the iconic Garage Traversi, Louis Vuitton unveils two new additions to the Objets Nomades collections and a wide selection of recent and classic pieces. Also, for the fair’s duration, the Maison brings Studio Rochel’s ovoid work “Nova House” to the heart of Milan as part of the Maison’s tradition...

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Longines Launches Elegant Collection with Vegetable Leather Straps

The Swiss luxury watchmaker, Longines, has launched a collection of watches that emphasizes its elegant stripped-down designs and innovative materials. The company, founded by Auguste Agassiz in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland is still based in the charming Swiss village to this day. Known across the ages by its winged hourglass logo, the brand continues to...

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OMEGA Makes Time for the Women in Our Lives

Being a mother is a non-stop job, so this year for Mother’s Day, OMEGA is embracing the busy-ness of life and bringing some elegance to those activity-filled hours. They are celebrating the modern, disruptive woman in business and at home by offering a special collection of luxury timepieces that are both functional and stylish. These...

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Mine & Yours Launches Second Luxury Resale Location in Yaletown

From its humble beginnings in 2013 to its latest incarnation in Yaletown, Vancouver-based retailer and online seller Mine & Yours has been satisfying the city’s desire for luxury resale by offering highly coveted designer pieces and stylish looks that the haute shopping audience thirsts for. In addition to their carefully curated collection of pre-loved luxury...

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LXR Launches Pre-Loved Vintage Luxury Handbag Rentals

LXR, Canada’s premier socially-responsible omnichannel retailer of pre-loved vintage luxury handbags and accessories, is proud to announce the launch of their Rental Program. The largest rental program of pre-loved luxury handbags offered in Canada, fashion aficionados can now rent authenticated vintage pieces from three to twelve months at a time. Customers can now enjoy the...

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OMEGA Launches New Immersive Luxury Experience at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

After an exclusive renovation project, the iconic Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has expanded its boutique experience at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The new 1,937-square-foot space has been expertly designed to be brighter and more immersive, with special offerings installed especially for the benefit of customers. This revamped boutique showcases OMEGA‘s full range of timepieces, including the...

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Christopher Bates: Germany’s Breuninger Welcomes Canadian Design Icon

Canadian fashion designer Christopher Bates officially announces his celebrated menswear line is now retailing with leading luxury department store Breuninger in Germany. The Spring/Summer 2021 Collection was launched in the designer’s new headquarters and showroom space in Toronto’s Eaton Centre last summer and features many pieces that are modern and edgy, that will add a...

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Folio.YVR Friends / Maison Birks x Melissa Andre: An Engagement Collab Worth Checking Out

In a time when nothing is traditional, engagement ring styles have followed suit. Maison Birks, Canada’s premier wedding and fine jewelry house, has noted a shift in client engagement ring purchases. While single solitaire stones set in white gold remain popular, clients are embracing more adventurous options with unique cuts and bold colours. “Engagement rings...