☆ Issue #25 - May 2024 Archives

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024 ☆ Issue #30 - Special Edition - The Changemakers

Vancouver Glows in the Aftermath of Diljit Dosanjh & the Dil-Luminati Record Smashing Concert

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024December 29, 2024

The city is still glowing in the aftermath of the gloriously hyped Diljit Dosanjh Dil-Luminati Tour stop, which saw BC Place Stadium sell out as 54,000 fans pushed the boundaries of capacity. Diljit became the first artist...

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024

Hayato ‘Cateen’ Sumino Delivers Stellar Finale at VMO with Maestro Ken Hsieh

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024

In a finale that had been anticipated for months, Maestro Ken Hsieh and the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra culminated the season with special guest Hayato 'Cateen' Sumino, a New York-based Japanese pianist and composer known for his performances...

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024 ☆ Issue #30 - Special Edition - The Changemakers

Sarai Bespoke Hosts Tommaso Melani & Stefano Bemer for a Trunk Show to Remember

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024December 29, 2024

Jason Sarai, founder and creative director of Sarai Bespoke, recently hosted an exclusive trunk show at his showroom in the historic east side Dominion Building. The two-day event was a rare opportunity for...

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Stefano Ricci Launches S/S 2024 Against a Galapagos Backdrop

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024December 30, 2024

Stefano Ricci has partnered with the Charles Darwin Foundation to support research and conservation of Galápagos giant tortoises. To showcase the ecosystem's natural and fragile beauty, Filippo and Niccolò Ricci led a wonderous excursion to...

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024

Jaxon Howell: Creating Bespoke Experiences to Last a Lifetime

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024

Adventurer, rebel, artist, icon, whatever mark you are making, Jaxon Howell's hats are 100% unique and made to stand out. Each hat is carefully shaped, sewn, and styled by hand in Vancouver, using sustainably...

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024 ☆ Issue #29 - Special Edition - Travel & Hospitality

Prophecy: Indulge at Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s Divine Late Night Lounge

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024December 24, 2024

Get prepared to indulge in an unparalleled experience within Vancouver's nightlife scene. Prophecy at Rosewood Hotel Georgia aims to usher in a new era of cocktail excellence in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Nestled in...

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024

Karla Welch: The Met Gala’s Canadian Connection Dressing Celebrities for the Red Carpet

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

The Metropolitan Museum is in full bloom, due in no small part to the Costume Institute's new exhibit 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.' The 2024 exhibit is a testament to the transformation and ties between the past and...

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024

Fiona Ackerman’s ‘Paper Trail’ at Gallery Jones Showcases Empathetic Abstraction

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024June 16, 2024

"During the development phase of this show, I read an essay by German art historian Wilhelm Worringer entitled Abstraction and Empathy (1908), translated into English and published in the 1950s....

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024

Enter the Complicated World of Watches and Wonders

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

The Swiss watch industry's newest and most significant annual trade show, Watches and Wonders, returned to Geneva in April with a notable expansion in its public programming compared to previous years....

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024

Ballet BC x LYLE XOX Collaborate in Season Finale: FOR EVER

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

Following a season of sold-out houses, record-breaking fundraising campaigns, and rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, Ballet BC returned to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for three nights for its season finale 'FOR EVER: A...