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Folio.YVR Issue #2: The Lambano Sanctuary Offers a Better Life in S. Africa

In Gauteng, South Africa a team of twenty dedicated medically trained staff provide full-time care for children who live with life-limiting HIV and other threatening illnesses. Theirs is a calling of dedication and sacrifice to ensure the quality of treatment provided is the best that it can be to children so limited in options. Aged...

Folio.YVR Issue #3: Livingspace Home Decor Relaunches with Posh Party

On a beautiful May evening, Livingspace celebrated their 30th anniversary with a grand reveal event that showcased a $2-million expansion and renovation. The luxury home décor retailer grew to an incredibly impressive 30,000-square-foot from a somewhat paltry 19,000-square-feet. The launch event was a wonderfully warm celebration which included suppliers, brand partners from Europe, the cities...

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Folio.YVR Issue #4/5: Whisky Wiseman Society Swings for the Greens

In Vancouver, there are two words that when uttered together, create a reaction that spurs even the most complacent into action. These two magical words are ‘golf’ and ‘whisky.’ Created by Kevin Shaw and Jordan Scott in 2013, the not-for-profit organization Whisky Wisemen was founded on the belief that ‘the glass is always half full’...

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Folio.YVR Issue #4/5: GShock Founder Kikuo Ibe Performs

There was nothing flash about the speaker at the podium, save for a large red paper heart that was pinned to his polka-dot dress-shirt. Known internationally to timepiece aficionados, vintage collectors, and lovers of haute horlogerie, Kikuo Ibe is the creator of the G-SHOCK digital watch and an industry trailblazer. ‘An Evening with G-SHOCK’ tour...

Folio.YVR Issue #4/5: Mini Vancouver Launches in Kitsilano

In 1959, the MINI was introduced to the world and the diminutive vehicle has become one of the world’s most beloved automotive marques. Synonymous with fun and spontaneity, the MINI evokes fond memories in generations who have grown-up with this dynamic car. Ever evolving and engineered to reflect the changing needs of today’s owners, MINI...

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Folio.YVR Issue #4/5: Squamish Lil’ wat Cultural Centre Shares History

The Squamish Lil’ wat Cultural Centre resides on six-acres of forested beauty near the Fitzsimmons Creek in the Upper Village of Whistler, BC. Conveniently located across from the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the Four Seasons visitors to this gem of a mountain get-away will enjoy visiting this exciting destination and take a breather from the...

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Folio.YVR Issue #6: Ruben’s Shoes Raises Money for Kids

Lively-sounding jazz music and gorgeously restored vintage cars greeted the attendees of the first annual Ruben’s Open at the Morgan Creek Golf Course on July 18th. Guests had been invited to step back in time to the 1930s and came out swinging in their Bagger Vance-inspired best. The manicured greens were awash in bright plaid...

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

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 placed for bidding a collectibles lot of 248 Supreme skate decks—the only full set in the world and incredibly desirable. Alerted to the auction by...

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

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 Fashion Event featured Canadian men’s wear designer Christopher Bates’ chic suiting alongside bridal and evening gowns by renowned celebrity designer Yolancris and swimwear by Ladyship...