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☆ Issue #15 - F/W 2022

The Godfather x Christopher Bates: Capsule Collection ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverOctober 13, 2022October 24, 2022

While it may have started with a crisp lipstick kiss on the collar, Christopher Bates’ eponymic men's wear brand has been famous among celebrities, stylists, and consumers since its inception...

☆ Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Folio.YVR Friends: Italy’s Vista Palazzo Lago di Como Perfect for Private Retreat

A partnership between Folio.YVR & Luxury Lifestyle AwardsDecember 15, 2020

Original and unique things always have a special status, and the Vista Palazzo Lago di Como is a striking example of a hotel that attracts attention with its noble character,...

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Folio.YVR Friends: Acetaia del Cristo: The Ancient Art of Balsamic Vinegar

A partnership between Folio.YVR & Luxury Lifestyle AwardsNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Since ancient times, one of the simplest meals between two friends is that of a loaf of bread accompanied by a small bowl of oil and vinegar for dipping. While...

☆ Issue #12 - October 2020

Folio.YVR Issue #12: Casa Maggiore: Major Interiors x Versace Home

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 2, 2020November 15, 2020

First impressions can sometimes be deceiving. As we slowly rolled past an impressive array of homes in a quiet tree-lined Richmond neighbourhood, it was impossible to pinpoint which of these...

☆ Issue #12 - October 2020

Folio.YVR Issue #12: Laurin David Rockets from Hockey Rink to Runway

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverOctober 28, 2020June 25, 2022

With the final runways of Paris Fashion Week fading fast in the rear-view mirror, the fashion industry has emerged hopeful for having pulled off an event thought to be lost...

☆ 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 #10 - January Top 10

Folio.YVR 2019 / Top 10 Read: #1 France Lefebvre & Her Okanagan Obsession

Helen SiwakFebruary 5, 2020April 20, 2020

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...

☆ Issue #06 - September

Folio.YVR Issue #6: Geoffrey B Small Launches 2020 Collection at Leisure Center

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 25, 2019December 25, 2019

Inside Leisure Center Vancouver’s slick and intricately decorated showroom, a lively crowd gathered for the introduction of a line from one of the world’s most imitated but often least recognized...

☆ Issue #02 - May

Folio.YVR Issue #2: Looms at Antico Setificio Fiorentino Create History for Stefano Ricci

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 20, 2019December 25, 2019

Through the wrought-iron gate in Via Bartolini n° 4, under the shadow of the abundant wisteria, the Antico Setificio Fiorentino produces the finest silk fabric in Italy, perhaps in the...