Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: ‘Frankie We Salute You’ Launches in Kelowna

It was during a 3-day getaway to the Okanagan Valley that we were introduced to Frankie, We Salute You (FWSY). A primarily plantbased restaurant launched by Brian and Christina Skinner. The duo has created a menu that celebrates all things local as well as paying homage to their grandfathers, coincidentally both named Frank. The Skinner’s...

Folio.YVR Issue #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...

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

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. The personal journey of a young man, coming of age and finding his confidence, is subtly referenced throughout the collection. Status symbol race cars and...

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Folio.YVR Issue #7: $1.4M C. Bechstein Piano for Sale in Vancouver

It has been 133 years since the first time that the world saw the C. Bechstein original of the Sphinx Grand Piano, a marvel of craftsmanship and opulence showcased at a London exhibition. Only a single photograph remained of the original, so any hope of recreating this relic with styling dating back to the era...

Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: France Lefebvre Creates Comfort in the Okanagan

From the moment you enter Kelowna’s Lakestone community, it is apparent that the development is a work-in-progress, but for the families that have taken up residence amidst the construction, life is good. In the Benchlands section, award-winning interior designer France Lefebvre is busy finalizing little décor touches that turn a house into a home. For...

Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: TO’s Fashion Santa Slays this Holiday Season

Paul Mason lights up in a way only someone dubbed the Fashion Santa can. With an encompassing embrace in the lobby of the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Vancouver, he greeted me with energy, warmth, and curiosity. The white-bearded man inside the suit is eager to let the world know who he is. In...

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Folio.YVR Issue #4/5: Four Seasons Whistler Pre-Season Getaway

Nestled in the heart of the Coast Mountains, the town of Whistler, is a favoured all-year-round destination, not only for Vancouverites but for international visitors. Over the years, this natural beauty has become a popular location for many of the most celebrated, including Prince Charles, the Beckham’s, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, and comedian...

Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: Miriam Aroeste Releases HUMO

Bold, bright, and full of meaning. The works of Miriam Aroeste invoke powerful emotions with unidentifiable shapes and bursts of colour. In her latest collection, Humo, the colours seem to move on the canvas, like drops of ink in water. Each bloom of colour could be a physical representation of human emotions, usually impossible to...

Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil Captivates

Behold LUZIA:A Waking Dream of Mexico. A dream of the sort that traps the viewer in its surreal and beautiful landscape, making it impossible to imagine waking up. A cast of colourful characters illustrate the spirit of Mexico, and exceptional acrobatics and set design make this latest creation from Cirque du Soleil one to remember....

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Folio.YVR Issue #7: Nick Koss of Volund: Luxury Jeweler to the World Elite

A successful twelve-year career in finance kept Nick Koss engaged and motivated ,but his decision to leave the industry to start Volund Jewelry went beyond a desire to change workplace scenery. After a little prompting, Koss reveals that designing jewelry is in his blood. His great-grandfather was the master jeweler to the Romanoff family and...