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Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message – Issue #06

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 22, 2025April 9, 2025

Visionary founders drive the success of remarkable Canadian brands with passion, dedication, and innovation. Portfolio.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine celebrates their resilience, risk-taking, and global impact. Supporting these founders strengthens...

☆ Issue #32 - February 2025

Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message: Issue #32 – February 2025

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 3, 2025April 9, 2025

As the first blush of spring graces the lush West Coast, the city awakens with renewed energy. The days grow longer, the vibrant  pulse of culture, artistry, and innovation is...

PORTFOLIO.YVR Volume 2 | Issue 5

Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 19, 2024December 23, 2024

Entrepreneurs are the heart of our communities and the engines of innovation in our economies. They are  the dreamers and doers who create businesses, spark ideas, and make things happen....

☆ Issue #27 - Summer 2024 (II of II) FoF ☆ VIP Events

Le Dîner en Blanc Returns to Vancouver in BC Place Stadium

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Le Dîner en Blanc, an esteemed affair originally introduced to Vancouver in 2012 by the distinguished team at The Social Concierge, known as a hallmark of refinement, ingenuity, and gastronomic...

☆ Issue #26 - Summer 2024 (I of II)

Publishers Message: Welcome To Issue #26

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Summer has arrived, bringing with it the promise of West Coast dreams and sunny days. It is a reality we can all enjoy as our city slows down and the...

People of Portfolio.YVR Volume 2 | Issue 4

PORTFOLIO.YVR #4: Helen Siwak, Publishers Message

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 24, 2024December 16, 2024

With every issue of Portfolio.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine published, I take great pride in championing the visionaries and innovators who are the bedrock of our business community. Each story...

☆ Issue #25 - May 2024

Publisher’s Message: Welcome To Issue #25

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 4, 2024June 24, 2024

Welcome to Issue #25 of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine! Contained within this issues stories are captivating tales of individuals who epitomize elegance, enrich our cultural tapestry, and infuse our vibrant...

FoF ☆ Community Folio.YVR Friends Vancouver Vices

Vancouver Vices: HBC Guys’ Night Out Makes a Exciting Return [PHOTOS]

Vlad XanthopoulosApril 30, 2024December 29, 2024

The long-awaited relaunch of the Hudson's Bay Guys' Night Out, a collaboration with Whisky Wisemen, was an exciting evening that included designer fashion brand activations, virtual reality sports, hand-crafted whisky...

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Media Expert Dawn Chubai Launches Partnership to Host & Produce Port/Folio.YVR Podcast

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverApril 25, 2024September 3, 2024

EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc. (ELL Comms) is thrilled to announce a partnership with King Willow Management Inc. to launch the 'Port/Folio.YVR Podcast' in late summer. This podcast will passionately...

☆ Issue #24 - April 2024 FoF ☆ Personalities

Issue #24 – Helen Siwak, Publisher’s Message

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverApril 19, 2024September 3, 2024

Welcome to Issue #24 SPRING! While others transition their wardrobes towards seasonal florals and pastels, I will continue to live unapologetically in black with a little more black, accessorized with...

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OU MA ☆ OUMA BRIDAL⁠
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Ou Ma is the founder of OUMA, a celebrated couture bridal fashion brand known for its sophisticated, avant-garde designs that challenge the traditional expectations of wedding wear. ⁠
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"Every gown is thoughtfully designed in Vancouver with sustainability in mind, offering a balance of contemporary romance and timeless wearability. Unlike mass-market bridal brands, OUMA is personal. Each dress is made to order, ensuring a unique connection between the bride and her gown."⁠
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Learn more about Ou Ma and her process in our new story!⁠

ANASTASIA BESIOU ☆ THE SARTORIAL SHOP⁠
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In the world of fashion, Anastasia Besiou, co-founder and Co-Creative Director at The Sartorial Shop, works side-by-side with her partner Zahir Rajani, to meet the growing demand for high-quality, affordable suiting for both men and women. ⁠
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“Being part Greek, Kenyan, Indian, and now Canadian, I have a very mixed cultural background. As such, I believe that I have a different view on fashion and style, and so I try to incorporate all of that into what we produce and showcase seasonally."⁠
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Learn more about Anastasia and her journey in our new story here!⁠
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JORDAN BRANDON ☆ J.D. BRANDON⁠
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Originally trained as a pharmacist, Jordan’s path took a turn in January 2020, when he discovered leatherworking through videos of artisans crafting beautiful pieces. What began as a curiosity quickly became an obsession when he realized that sewing leather by hand gave him the same sense of fulfillment he had growing up.⁠
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“I have not had a formal mentor, but I have learned a lot by studying the work of others, breaking down what makes great design, great branding, and great craftsmanship. I have spent countless hours analyzing how the best in the industry started, built their legacies, and turned their work into something bigger than just a product." ⁠
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Learn more about Jordan and his journey in our new story!⁠
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HEATHER DAWSON ☆ HEATHER LYNN CASHMERE⁠
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Founded by Heather Dawson, a school teacher turned entrepreneur with a passion for high-end textiles, the brand was born from her desire to create luxurious yet ethically crafted cashmere pieces. ⁠
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“A major turning point came in my first year of teaching. My life was all mapped out—I was planning to become a school psychologist, rediscovering my love of music, singing in a choir, and fully immersed in my newfound passion for kundalini yoga. Then, I had my first three strokes. I went from 100 to 0. My world, which had always been driven by ambition, movement, and productivity, suddenly required stillness.⁠
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Read more about Heather's remarkable journey from server to shoes, schoolteacher to sumptuous cashmere collection designer in our new story!⁠
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