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Suite X: Douglas Coupland Adds Flair to Fairmont Pacific Rim

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 25, 2025

Fairmont Pacific Rim unveiled Suite X, a one-of-a-kind concept created in collaboration with acclaimed Canadian visual artist and author Douglas Coupland, alongside the hotel’s co-owner and developers, Westbank and Peterson....

☆ Issue #24 - April 2024 FoF ☆ Global Luxury FoF ☆ Personalities Showcase Pianos Presents

Showcase Pianos Presents: Celine Paolini, Elite Canadian Pianist

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverApril 19, 2024December 30, 2024

The captivating story of Celine Paolini takes us on a journey through a world of music and artistry. Born in Vancouver and raised in Montreal to Taiwanese parents, Celine's passion...

☆ Issue #23 - February 2024 FoF ☆ Global Luxury

Paolo Fazioli: A Legacy of Sound & World’s Best Pianos

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 1, 2024December 30, 2024

Amidst the excited conversation at a private event at Westbank's Oakridge Gallery, Paolo Fazioli slowly makes his way through the crowd of excited onlookers, a glass of Champagne in his...

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PORTFOLIO.YVR: Manuel Bernaschek: Showcase Pianos & Stefano Ricci

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJanuary 4, 2024January 5, 2024

Having the courage to build the  best life for your family is something that Manuel Bernaschek has experience in. From humble beginnings, he has been willing to do what it...

☆ Issue #21 - Oct/Nov 2023 FoF ☆ Global Luxury Showcase Pianos Presents

Showcase Pianos Presents Rachel Naomi Kudo on Kengo Kuma Fazioli

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 15, 2023December 30, 2024

"The Kengo Kuma Fazioli Grand Piano is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design inspired by nature, with incredible attention to detail in its design and construction. The unique materials used...

☆ Issue #18 - Spring 2023 Showcase Pianos Presents

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

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 11, 2023August 27, 2024

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, 2023September 3, 2024

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

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

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 20, 2023December 11, 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 #15 - F/W 2022

Ian Gillespie, Westbank Corp: The Genesis of a Haute Couture Collection ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

Guest ContributorOctober 18, 2022October 19, 2022

A few years ago, an interest in fashion grew into a collection that in a few years’ time I hope will at the very least, be regarded as interesting and...