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☆ Issue #33 - April 2025 Showcase Pianos Presents

Showcase Pianos Presents: Angela Hewitt x Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverApril 29, 2025April 18, 2025

Angela Hewitt is more than a virtuoso pianist—she is a global force in classical music, revered for her artistry, intellect, and unmistakable interpretations. Her profound connection to the works of...

☆ Issue #23 - February 2024 FoF ☆ Tech & Toys

Kassam & Kazakov Test Drive the Porsche Taycan 4S Saloon

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 7, 2024December 30, 2024

For the purist, the Porsche Taycan 4S is expressive, timeless, soulful, and electrified. It thrills within fractions of a second with a fluid yet sharp silhouette and dynamic flyline. Launch...

PORTFOLIO.YVR Volume 1 | Issue 2

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Jason Sarai: Style by Sarai & SARAI Bespoke

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJanuary 4, 2024

Founded by Creative Director and CEO Jason Sarai in 2014, SARAI Bespoke is a boutique lifestyle brand that creates luxury custom garments, renowned lifestyle collaborations, and exclusive soirées for a...

☆ Issue #19 – Summer 2023

Demi-Couture Designer Stevie Crowne Takes Repurposing to Next Level

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023December 30, 2024

Over a decade ago, a young designer started making waves in the Vancouver fashion scene. Armed with a bag of thrifted garments, scissors, spray paint, glue, thread, needles and pins,...

☆ Issue #13 - Winter 2020/21 FoF ☆ Global Luxury

Folio.YVR ☆ Issue 13 ☆ Nick Cave vs. Fazioli Piano – A Modern Day Parable of Passion

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 22, 2022December 30, 2024

This story began with a simple question from Andrew and posted on The Red Hand Files and how it played out has become legendary in two diverse worlds of fans....

☆ Luxury Lifestyle Awards FoF ☆ Global Luxury FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure

Relax in Greece at the Award-winning More Meni Boutique Hotel

A partnership between Folio.YVR & Luxury Lifestyle AwardsApril 7, 2021August 1, 2025

Missing the energy of Mykonos and Santorini? The sweet kitty-cats of Lesbos? Or perhaps a sentimental stay in the eternally youthful Corfu? The announcement from the Greece Tourism Board that...

☆ Luxury Lifestyle Awards FoF ☆ Global Luxury FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure

The Westin Siray Bay Captures Hearts in Phuket

A partnership between Folio.YVR & Luxury Lifestyle AwardsJanuary 5, 2021August 1, 2025

Thailand has long captured the hearts of the global traveller looking to sample its welcoming culture and unique natural environment. Offering an insight into the local lifestyle and surrounded by...

☆ Issue #10 - January Top 10

Folio.YVR 2019 / Top 10 Read: #3 Manuel Bernaschek: Lessons Learned & Living Well

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 5, 2020April 20, 2020

Having the courage to build the best life for your family is something that Manuel Bernaschek holds in his heart. From humble beginnings, he is a man who has been...

☆ 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 #06 - September

Folio.YVR Issue #6: Manuel Bernaschek: Of Lessons Learned & Living Well

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 13, 2019

Having the courage to build the best life for your family is something that Manuel Bernaschek holds in his heart. From humble beginnings, he is a man who has been...