christopher bates Archives

☆ Issue #30 - Special Edition - The Changemakers

Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message: Issue #30 – Special Edition – The Changemakers

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJanuary 4, 2025January 6, 2025

As we welcome 2025, we are honoured to highlight ten of Vancouver’s most inspiring changemakers—individuals reshaping the city with innovation, compassion, and dedication. From environmental advocates to community champions, these...

☆ Issue #28 - November 2024

Issue #28 – Helen Siwak, Publisher’s Message

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 27, 2024December 23, 2024

As winter approaches, we find ourselves drawn to its quiet sophistication and reflective beauty—a season where time slows, and the finer details of life come into focus. Issue #28 embodies...

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Christopher Bates: Germany’s Breuninger Welcomes Canadian Design Icon

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 16, 2021September 3, 2024

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...

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Folio.YVR Friends: What’s New for S/S 2020 from Christopher Bates?

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 31, 2020February 7, 2025

Men's wear designer Christopher Bates presented his Spring/Summer 2020 collection in an intimate event at Nordstrom Pacific Center early this March. The event was held on the third-floor men's wear...

☆ Issue #02 - May

Folio.YVR Issue #2: Christopher Bates: Canadian Designer

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 18, 2019

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...

☆ Issue #08/09 - Nov/Dec

Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: Christopher Bates X Lexus Collaboration

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 15, 2019September 12, 2024

In celebration of a shared dedication to no-compromise luxury lifestyle products for Canadians, luxury automotive brand Lexus has announced an exclusive limited-edition sneaker collaboration with renowned Canadian men’s wear designer...

☆ Issue #04/05 - July/Aug

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

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 5, 2019December 26, 2019

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: 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 #02 - May

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

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