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PORTFOLIO.YVR: Aylex Thunder Building a Digital Empire One Viral Video at a Time

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverSeptember 3, 2023September 4, 2023

Aylex Thunder is a multi-talented entertainer, athlete, and creative entrepreneur whose mission is to provide accessible education to the world in the most entertaining ways possible. Famous for his viral...

☆ Issue #19 – Summer 2023 Folio.YVR Persons of Influence

Showcase Pianos Presents: Hedy Chan, Renowned & Award-Winning Soprano

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023August 24, 2023

Award-winning Hong Kong-based Soprano Hedy Chan is a champion of nurturing and encouraging all to follow their passion. From a young age, she dedicated her life to achieving the most...

☆ Issue #18 - Spring 2023

Pagani Launches Utopia with a Legendary Collaboration with Fazioli

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 12, 2023July 1, 2023

The Teatro Lirico in Milano hosted the world première of the new Pagani Utopia. This hypercar is ready to write a new chapter in the history of the famous marque...

☆ Issue #18 - Spring 2023

Showcase Pianos Presents: Chloe Flower, Renaissance Woman [EXCLUSIVE]

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 11, 2023July 7, 2023

As an accomplished pianist, composer, and producer, Chloe Flower is bridging the gap between classical and pop. Her self-created sound - POPSICAL - embodies sweet melodies, epic strings, and hip-hop...

☆ Issue #18 - Spring 2023

Issue #18 – Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 9, 2023May 14, 2023

Welcome to Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine's celebration of my favourite season - Spring! A time when new designer collections are released, goals for the new year are now (hopefully) part...

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Oakridge Gallery: Paolo Fazioli Official Meet & Greet [PHOTOS]

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverApril 25, 2023May 3, 2023

Paolo Fazioli recently attended the Oakridge Gallery at the Westbank HQ for an evening of performances and connecting with the Vancouver Fazioli piano community. Hosted by Manuel Bernaschek, founder of...

☆ Issue #17 - Jan/Feb 2023

Showcase Pianos Presents: Canadian Jazz Pianist Rufus Lin

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 14, 2023July 7, 2023

For over 12 years, Rufus Lin has given well over a hundred solo piano recitals on various international stages, including his favourite concert venue: the intimate 50-seat Shibuya Hall in...

☆ Issue #17 - Jan/Feb 2023 LUXURY LIFESTYLE

Stefano Ricci: 50th Anniversary Event in Egypt

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 11, 2023August 17, 2023

A triumph of pure Italian style at the Temple of Hatshepsut, in Luxor, on the occasion of the Stefano Ricci 50th Anniversary. For the first time in history, Egypt has...

☆ Issue #17 - Jan/Feb 2023

Issue #17 – Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 20, 2023April 25, 2023

Welcome to Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine's first issue of 2023 celebrating PASSION and the people, places, and products that feed our desires. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting this...

☆ Issue #14 - June 2022

Cloud Fazioli: Ethereal Percussion ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 14

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 1, 2022January 20, 2023

Vancouver-based Westbank Corp. commissioned the Cloud Fazioli, a unique beauty with its tumultuous reflective metal plates, for the downtown Deloitte Summit building. Designed by Tokyo-based OSO and Vancouver-based Merrick Architecture...