Helen Siwak, Publisher's Message ☆ Folio.YVR ☆ Issue 25 May 2024 ☆ Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

WELCOME TO ISSUE # 25

Contained within these pages are captivating tales of individuals who epitomize elegance, enrich our cultural tapestry, and infuse our vibrant city with the rhythms of music and more. This fusion of diverse cultures has given rise to the distinctive West Coast Lifestyle for which Vancouver garners international acclaim.

Diljit Dosanjh, the Punjabi pop/film mega-star who continues to break records worldwide, sold-out a stadium and mobilized a community to engage in an evening of joy and profound pride.

Hayato 'Cateen' Sumino, YouTube superstar, arrived and delivered an explosive performance with the VMO. Under the invitation and baton of Maestro Ken Hsieh, his presence 'brought the house down,' leaving a lasting impact on Vancouver's cultural scene.

In the world of bespoke footwear, Tommaso Melani of Stefano Bemer is a 'shoe-whisperer' to those who value the perfect additions to their tailored wardrobes. Held at the Style by Sarai showroom in historic Gastown, the SB Trunk Show brought the best of Italy to Vancouver.

In hospitality, the genius team from At Home Hospitality launched the much-anticipated Prophecy. This moody lounge is located below the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, with its entrance off Howe Street ready to shake up the cocktail scene.

At The Met Gala, uber-stylist Karla Welch dressed no less than six influential persons! Hailing from Powell River, with time spent in Vancouver at Vij's, this activist and entrepreneur continues to excel in multiple industries.

The S/S2024 Collection has arrived at Stefano Ricci downtown. We share the journey of the Ricci family as they travel to the Galapagos Islands for a sanctioned shoot, with conservation at the forefront of this marketing campaign.

Watches and Wonders in Switzerland captivated everyone with displays of the latest ultra-collectable novelties, which will soon be available at Vancouver luxury retailers, and the delightful 'Walk the City' approach to expanding their audience.

Locally, Ballet BC presented its finale with FOR EVER, which included a years-in-the-making collaboration with Vancouver-based artist LYLE XOX, Jaxon Howell has launched IRL bespoke services, and Gallery Jones presented Fiona Ackerman' s 'Paper Trail' exhibition.

This issue marks the first time since launching Folio.YVR that I am sharing my photo with another. Taken at the Style by Sarai showroom by Rene Pierre (Pierre Production), this image of myself and Tommaso inspired this issue's theme of 'International Influences.'