luxury zone Archives

☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025

Smithe House: A New Urban Retreat in Yaletown

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

There is something undeniably appealing about escaping routine without ever leaving the city you love. At the newly unveiled Smithe House in Vancouver, staycations are elevated into something extraordinary. This...

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Vancouver’s Skyline Gets a New Icon: The Arrival of Park Hyatt

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 3, 2025

In a city where glass towers rise against the backdrop of the Pacific and snow-dusted peaks, luxury finds ever-new expressions. The latest? A transformation that promises to redefine refined hospitality...

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Are You Ready to ‘Stay in Style’ with Fairmont Pacific Rim x Dior?

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 26, 2023

Fairmont Pacific Rim invites you to step into the wondrous wintery world. One where enchantment meets extravagance as it partners with Dior to deliver the most splendid seasonal gift of all, the...

☆ Issue #20 - September 2023 LUXURY LIFESTYLE

CURV: Enjoy Life in the World’s Most Luxurious Passive House

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverOctober 15, 2023October 31, 2023

Throughout the world, the environmental challenge has given architecture a renewed sense of purpose. CURV, with its Passive House credentials, takes this to the next level. It is also the...

☆ Issue #19 – Summer 2023

Hublot x Takashi Murakami Collab Creates a Rainbow of Desire

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

Hublot and Takashi Murakami have continued their creative dialogue with an exciting fourth collaboration. This collaboration has thirteen new timepieces, each paired with an NFT, fuse watchmaking innovation and contemporary...

☆ Issue #17 - Jan/Feb 2023 FoF ☆ Global Luxury

OMEGA: De Ville Mini Tresor Captivates with Chic Styling

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 21, 2023December 30, 2024

The Mini Trésor is a refined version of OMEGA's most contemporary collection. Its compact size and dynamic style deliver a genuinely eye-catching display on the wrist. Along with its compact...

☆ Issue #16 - Holiday Edition FoF ☆ Global Luxury

Chopard: A Glittering Gem in the Luxury Zone

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJanuary 19, 2023December 30, 2024

Swiss watch and jewellery brand Chopard operates an exquisite boutique at 1108 Alberni Street in the city’s Luxury Zone. The store’s design includes light wood floors, wall panelling, and luxurious...

☆ Issue #15 - F/W 2022

Mott 32: Elevating Plant-based Dining at the Paradox Hotel ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverOctober 17, 2022October 19, 2022

With sights set on sharing its elevated, plant-based Chinese dishes with Vancouver restaurant goers, Mott 32 has launched a new menu. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning restaurant has been making...

☆ Issue #07 - October

Folio.YVR Issue #7: Hermès Flagship Unveiled in YVR Luxury Zone

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 25, 2019February 7, 2025

In a cosmopolitan city where nature is bountiful, international luxury brand Hermès opened a new Vancouver location that takes cues from its surroundings. From its contemporary façade to the elemental...

☆ Issue #03 - June FoF ☆ Global Luxury FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure

Folio.YVR Issue #3: Creations in Silver: Visiting the Stefano Ricci Atelier

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 23, 2019March 10, 2025

No matter how many of the stately Stefano Ricci boutiques around the world you may visit on your travels, it is a given that upon entering, your breath will be...