Folio.YVR ☆ Issue 17 ☆ 2023 ☆ Luxury Lifestyle Magazine ☆ Vancouver, BC

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ISSUE #17
JA NUA RY/FEBRUA RY 2023

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#passion2023
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / Publisher's M essage
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Welcome to Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle
M agazine's first issue of 20 23 celebrating
PASSION and the people, places, and products
that feed our desires.
Recently, I had the privilege of meeting this
month's feature ecoluxury activist Dominique
Side at VWS in Los Angeles. This serial
entrepreneur has her sights on translating luxury
into ecoluxury for those who may have yet to
consider it. She is moving a consumer audience to
a new and ethical way to experience fashion and
beauty, health and wellness, transportation and
travel.
With this issue, I am pleased to announce a new
partnership! The Show case Pianos Presents
stories spotlight our city's diverse talents with the
incomparable Rufus Lin first up. Lin's joyful
approach to life and his passion for jazz is
evident in the intimate performance experiences
he creates on his favourite Fazioli.
Take a journey to the Valley of the Kings
in ancient Egypt and experience the
Stefano Ricci 50 th Anniversary celebration at
the Hatshepsut Temple. It is guaranteed to be
unlike any runway experience ever produced and
features the legendary Andrea Bocelli.
Also celebrating this year is Rolls- Royce. The
20 th Anniversary of the Goodw ood facility is
cause for a retrospective and the third and last
chapter in our Rolls-Royce series. From
off-roading in Banff (Issue # 14) to the launch of
Spectre (Issue # 16), this overview captures the
passion of a motor car company that continues to
innovate the future of driving.
Our fashion eye was captivated by accessories
this month. Luxury fashion house DIOR released
the gorgeous Dior Lady Art # 7 with eleven
design visionaries crafting their interpretation of
the classic Lady Dior. Watch brand OM EGA
shared the perfect vegan Valentine's watch ever
- the De Ville M ini Trésor - with a Toile de Jouy
cloth bracelet.
After introducing BC to Royal Ranthambore
Whisky (Issue # 16), we now share Ratico
Khaitan's Rampur Single M alt Whiskies - Asava
and Double Cask. Created in the foothills of the
Himalayas, these two smooth and mellow
offerings are worthy of a 15 Gun Salute!
Join us in idyllic Santorini as we share Artemis
Sorotou's Ethos Vegan Resort. Sorotou's passion
for the planet led her to conceive and launch this
intimate venue where everything on the premises
is ethically sourced, supports local artisans, and is
cruelty-free.
Seeking the ultimate 6-hour getaway? Whistler's
Head- Line M ountain Holidays have a luxe
package that will fit into even the busiest
schedule! Pack light and let them provide the
helicopter, personal chef, massage magic, and
the labyrinth of otherworldly ice caves.
Throughout 20 23, Folio.YVR will continue to
explore and share the ecoluxury stories of those
seeking to create a better world for all inhabiting
our planet.
Cheers to finding your passion in 20 23!

DIOR | Lady Dior A rt #7 | Bouthayna A l M uftah
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0 0 3 HELEN SIWAK, EIC
0 0 9 DOM IN IQUE SIDE
0 19 RUFUS LIN
0 29 STEFAN O RICCI
0 37 GOODWOOD ROLLS- ROYCE
0 47 DIOR LADY ART # 7
0 63 OM EGA: M IN I TRESOR
0 71 RAM PUR SIN GLE M ALT
0 81 ETHOS VEGAN SUITES
0 91 HEAD- LIN E M OUN TAIN HOLIDAYS
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DOM INIQUE SIDE | The Lux ury Vegan | Houston, TX
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In 20 23, innovative
cruelty-free materials are
everywhere, and thousands
of animal-friendly products
are being designed and offered for a
hungry high-end vegan market.
We met Dominique Side at the 20 22
Vegan Women Summit (VWS) in Los
Angeles. Conceived and hosted by
Jennifer Stojkovic (Issue # 15: The
Future of Food is Female), and were
enthralled by her charisma, charm, and
passion for putting the vegan lifestyle on
an obtainable pedestal.
Side is an entrepreneur who, through her
business - The Luxury Vegan - is easing
one high-wealth client after another
through the transition.
She shows them that they do not have to
turn their whole lives upside down and
start from scratch, but with her help, they
will get an inside line to the absolute
best food, luxury fashion, and wellness
options in the world.
?Sometimes I feel like a very small person
? but when I think about the fate of our
world, I know that by using my platform
to affect change in other people, I?m
doing my best work. I became a vegan
because I have compassion for other
beings, and I have compassion for the
planet, and I have compassion for myself.
My mission now is to help others unlock
those levels of compassion in their own
lives and embrace the wonders the
luxury vegan lifestyle offers them.?

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We spoke with Side about how she became
aware of this elevated lifestyle that benefits
her health and the planet.
?Now more than ever, veganism is on the rise,
with the number of vegans in the United States
skyrocketing from 0 .4 percent to almost 3.5
percent in the last two years or so. But despite
this growth, veganism still holds an odd place
in the minds of most consumers; they tend to
think both of radicalized hippies and the
organic Whole Foods produce they can?t even
afford. It?s a confusing duality.?
Her journey to veganism began four and a half
years ago. ?I was on a specific workout
regimen, and one of my trainers said, ?Try this
plant-based protein powder. It?s better for
your digestion.? So I did, and I loved it! So
much that it got my wheels turning about
makeup? and as soon as I did even cursory
research, I saw that vegan cosmetics were far
better for both my skin and the planet. Next
came vegan cleaning supplies, and a few
products for my kids ? and yet I still wasn?t
thinking about food? until I watched a
documentary on veganism. And then it was all
over. I knew I could never return to eating
animal products again.?
Moving forward, Side knew her life was
changing at the speed of a racing train but
transitioning to veganism was not something
she planned to do alone.
T a k i n g M a n y A l o n g f o r t h e R i d e
So, I built a boutique vegan grocery store and
clothing company. I made sure my studio,
media complex, and production facility were
all eco-friendly. Then I started to think about
ways to help individual influencers embrace
the vegan lifestyle.
I knew that making the leap was the toughest
part and that people could use help easing
into the transition. And after doing some
research, I saw that the luxury market wasn?t
getting a lot of love from the vegan
community? which seemed like a missed
opportunity.?
Recognizing that those with means could also
change their worlds quickly, sometimes on a
whim, Side immediately began planning to
expand her business to encompass this market.
?After all, top earners and wildly successful
people have the resources to surround
themselves with the best of the best, but they
are often too busy to do their research. So,
they may gravitate toward whatever society
or the media tell them has value.
If I could show them that veganism was the
best possible choice for the environment, for
animals, and for their health and longevity, I
could bring some seriously heavy hitters into
the vegan fold!
I could elevate veganism overall and create a
generation of influential individuals who led by
example... and that?s how my
compassion-based luxury lifestyle consultancy,
The Luxury Vegan, was born!?
?I immediately began scheming on ways
to convince others that veganism wasn?t
just the right choice but a fantastic and
life-enriching choice.

F r o m D i n i n g t o D e s i g n e r s
Interestingly, when she was working ?Most of our carrier ingredients are
with elite clients, many of them thought actually luxurious. They?re really
of ?luxury?and ?vegan?as opposite expensive,? LaBruna said. ?I buy goji
ends of the spectrum. They knew that a berry oil and sea buckthorn in their
vegan lifestyle could be costly. Still, pure form, where other lines might
they assumed any animal-free
water them down with carrier oil. My
wearables, skincare options, and ingredients are really pure, really rich,
menus would have that earthy, boho, and that makes them really expensive.
downmarket feel to them, and this So I do consider my line to be a luxury
aspect piqued her curiosity. So, she line.?
investigated if entrepreneurs in the
These days, some of the biggest names
fast-emerging luxury vegan market
in influence and commerce are
struggled to convince customers that
wellness brands, like Canada?s own
their meticulously crafted wares were,
Lululemon. In a recent report for Luxe
in fact, cruelty-free.
Digital, Florine Eppe Beauloye
Side spoke with 17 innovators in the pointed out, ?Wellness is the new
vegan world, from chefs and food affluence and status symbol. Wellness
T a k i n g M a n y A l o n g f o r t h e R i d e
production experts to cosmetics has become a luxury lifestyle to be
formulators and fashion designers, and enjoyed and flaunted.? Clean diets,
nearly all of them explained that when strict yoga regimens, and toned bodies
questing for the absolute best
are all brag-worthy these days.
materials and ingredients, they are
Many people embracing the wellness
generally vegan. Even if you are not
revolution gravitate toward veganism
looking for vegan options, the best
for health reasons. Like Side and other
quality components tend to be
vegan luxury influencers, as soon as
plant-based and cruelty-free.
they investigate what they are putting
For example, N ina LaBruna, CEO of into or onto their bodies, they find the
LaBruna Skincare, explained to Side vegan options more appealing.
that her research led her naturally to
buy and use exquisite ingredients.
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G u c c i , C h o o , a n d C h a n t e c a i l l e
Gucci has developed its vegan leather alternative
called Demetra, which has drawn accolades from
vegans, luxury shoppers, and luxury-loving vegans.
High-end beauty formulators, including Chantecaille
and Josie M aran, have begun to offer vegan and
cruelty-free options. P?FERI, a footwear line created
by the former head designer at Jimmy Choo, offers
exquisite heels, sandals, and boots that are entirely
animal-free and aimed squarely at affluent
consumers. Across industries, luxury eco-conscious and
compassion-minded options are multiplying.
L u x u r y O p t i o n s P r o l i f e r a t e
Side?s research leads her to believe that vegan
products, restaurants, and wearables are gaining
traction in the luxury space partly because they are
being produced en masse for the first time in history.
Vegans have more options, including more
high-quality, high-end options. And as more
entrepreneurs and investors get wind of the money to
be made in this segment, more and more options and
opportunities will crop up.
But beware, vegan pioneer and visionary Dominique
Side warns newcomers not to enter this space JUST
because it is trendy because vegans can sniff out a
poseur in a millisecond or less!
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RUFUS
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RUFUS LIN | Show case Pianos Presents | Series #1
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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 Tokyo.
A Canadian jazz pianist, contemporary classical
music composer and recording artist based in
Vancouver and Tokyo, Lin surrounds himself daily with
the glory of music.
Born in Singapore, Lin has been a Canadian citizen
for over 30 years. He obtained his Cambridge A
Levels in Music and Grade VIII in the ABRSM system.
He performed as a piano soloist in the Grieg
concerto and the Mozart K488 concerto with the
Singapore Combined Schools Orchestra under Goh
Say M eng .

After a successful and varied career as a
classical music critic for the Singapore
Sunday Times, television host of "It' s IT" for
the Asian News Network, interviewing CEOs
of global high-tech companies, researcher
and faculty member at York University,
Toronto; Temasek Polytechnic and Kent
Ridge Digital Labs, Singapore; and BCIT,
Vancouver.
Lin is also the founder of multiple small
businesses, including being involved in patent
translation, mobile gaming, and the music
industry.
Lin cites Johann Sebastian Bach as the
composer he is most passionate about. To
him, Bach's music is timeless, often scored
with no instructions to the performer other
than the notes, and like this, retains its beauty
when arranged for various ensembles not
known in his day. It is the closest thing to the
abstract essence of music.
His love of composers and songwriters is
relatively eclectic and includes Tchaikovsky,
Satie, Palestrina, Jimmy van Heusen, Cole
Porter, Paul Simon and beloved Canadian
Leonard Cohen.
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"I am primarily self-taught when performing
on the piano, but I have been playing
professionally for years. I began exploring
the piano seriously at 14 years old, often
spending six to eight hours practicing
classical piano."
Jazz would come later in life after he had
heard the great performers from the 1930 s to
the 1960 s. As a classical pianist, Lin struggled
many years ago trying to play jazz, but it was
not until he had listened to enough jazz that
he found the sudden ability to swing!
"I firmly believe that, without question, the
highest, the most sophisticated musical
achievement of the human race must surely
be Western classical, jazz and Indian
classical music."
Lin began giving jazz concert recitals in
concert halls in Tokyo in 20 10 , taking a
different approach from typical jazz pianists
in cocktail lounges and jazz bars. He also
gives recitals in Vancouver on Fazioli grand
pianos, including his concert grand at
Lulu Island Winery in Richmond and the
Butterfly Fazioli at Westbank's headquarters
in downtown Vancouver.
Lin sometimes leads jazz trios and quartets in
his concerts and has released several albums
and singles, both as CDs and on streaming
platforms. These albums vary in genre,
including healing piano, contemporary
classical and jazz standards.

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As a composer of classical music, Lin has
published a wide variety of pieces for
orchestras, choirs, ensembles and solo
instruments, with several pieces for the
piano, such as M oonlight Prelude (to be
played immediately before Beethoven's
Moonlight Sonata), Variations on a
Theme from Finlandia (Sibelius), Au
Canada (a contrapuntal
rhapsody on harmonic progressions in
O Canada), and many original works.
Various orchestras and artists have
performed these pieces in Japan and
South Korea, including the Art Aim String
Ensemble under Ryuichi Horikoshi, the
Kammar Abend Philharmoniker under
Hideyuki Koyanagi, and several concert
pianists, including South Korean pianist
YoonYoung Choi and Japanese pianist
Gen Segaw a.
Lin is always at work in the recording
studio and is currently working on a
multi-genre album of selected preludes
and fugues from J S Bach's Well
Tempered Clavier, presented in three
ways: classical, jazz and arrangements
for 17 synthesizers.
When we asked Lin about his introduction
to the renowned Fazioli brand, he shared,
"For years, I had been playing on
Steinway, Yamaha and Bosendorfer
pianos, but I had heard good things from
fellow musicians about Fazioli pianos.
One day, about five years ago, I played a
Fazioli at M anuel Bernaschek's
Show case Fazioli Pianos store at
Aberdeen Centre in Richmond."
Lin was enthralled with the responsiveness
of the key to hammer linkage, the
soundboard's ability to convey the
pianist's expressive intentions, and the
(possibly imagined!) way the piano
seemed to adapt to the performer
instead of the other way around.
To him, this was the ultimate performer's
piano, and from that day on, he resolved
to find a way to incorporate Fazioli into
his recital schedule as much as possible.
Fulfilling that promise to himself, Lin has
since performed on Fazioli in both the
Vancouver and Richmond Showcase
Pianos locations, the Butterfly Fazioli at
Shaw Tower, the Kengo Kuma Fazioli, the
Cloud Fazioli, the Fazioli concert grand
at Shibuya Hall in Tokyo, and his at Lulu
Island Winery.
Showcase Piano owner Bernaschek and
Lin have developed a close friendship
that revolves around what many consider
the finest keyboard instrument ever to be
conceived and constructed, the Fazioli.
Previously, Bernaschek and Lin often
crossed paths, either at Stefano Ricci in
Vancouver's Luxury Zone or various
recitals around the city, and quickly
realized that each other held excellent
taste in Italian clothing, pianos, and (best
of all) Italian food!
S h o w c a s e P i a n o P r e s e n t s
Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine is pleased
to collaborate with Showcase Pianos in this
presentation series of celebrated pianists,
their stories of devotion, and their unique
relationships with the exquisite pianos that
bring such joy to the world.

F a l l i n g
f o r F a z i o l i

DIOR | Lady Dior A rt #7 | Zhenya M achneva
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STEFA NO RICCI | Hatshepsut Temple | Egypt
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A
triumph of pure Italian style at the
Temple of Hatshepsut , in Luxor, on
the occasion of the Stefano Ricci
50 th Anniversary.
For the first time in history, Egypt has opened
its doors to an international fashion show,
granting the use of its temples to the
Florentine brand of luxury lifestyle.
Invitations were extended by the Ricci Family
to four hundred guests from 50 countries
including M anuel Bernaschek (Stefano Ricci
Vancouver) all who had the opportunity to
attend this fashion show event opened by
Andrea Bocelli to the notes of Celeste Aida.
Forty-five models presented an exclusive
collection designed by Stefano Ricci for this
unique night full of emotions and style.
?I wish to thank all for joining us at this
milestone for the group I established in 1972
with my wife Claudia. This is something I?ve
been dreaming of for over 20 years, since I
first visited Egypt. This was thanks to a
gentleman, by the name of M ohamed Abou
El Enein. In those days we decided
to write a book called Luxor with the help of
Dr. Zahi Haw ass. Together we started
dreaming about a fashion show to be held in
this magnificent city. And tonight this dream
became true!?

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A C o l l e c t i o n f o r t h e F u t u r e
The fashion show: a tribute to elegance with
a clear vision for man, not a retrospective, but
a look to the future. A celebration of ancient
Egyptian luxury with a contemporary touch of
rare elegance. Ninety bespoke looks starting
from elegant evening wear; tuxedos made
with jacquard fabrics with hieroglyphic
designs and guru jackets worthy of a modern
pharaoh.
An explosion of gold and blue inspired by the
Valley of the Kings, the innovation of a
desert safari looks. The nightwear conquers
the runway in nine full total white looks.
L u x u r y L i f e s t y l e i n t h e V a l l e y o f K i n g s
Italy was also protagonist when guests
witnessed moments of great emotion.
M atteo Bocelli?s duet with his father, as well
as the soprano Susanna Rigacci singing an
aria by Ennio M orricone.
The grand finale by Andrea Bocelli?s N essun
dorma performance, during which Stefano
Ricci and his son Filippo descended along the
steps of the temple, greeted by a standing
ovation.
?This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We wish to thank the Ministry of Tourism, in
particular Dr M ostafa Waziry. We gave our
guests a timeless journey in the land that gave
birth to luxury lifestyle? said Filippo Ricci,
creative director of the family brand.
Visit the ultra- luxury Stefano Ricci boutique in
Vancouver, BC at 1139 West Georgia Street

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GOODWOOD
20- YEARS
ROLLS- ROYCE
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GOODWOOD | The Dr, Chichester PO18 OSH, UK
wone model: the original, 7th generation
hen Rolls- Royce M otor Cars
began manufacturing at
Goodw ood, it produced only
Phantom. The first completed motor car
was handed over to its new owner in a
special ceremony one-minute past
midnight on the 1st of January 20 0 3.
Since that historic moment, no fewer
than 20 different models and variants
have been created and handmade at
Goodwood ? equivalent to one for
every year. Today?s Rolls-Royce model
family reflects two decades of
continuous innovation and progress in
design, technology, materials and
methods as the marque seeks to satisfy
its clients?ever-changing needs, tastes
and desires.
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Phantom, and its siblings Phantom
Drophead Coupé and Phantom Coupé,
were followed by the more
approachable Ghost, which became the
best-selling model the marque has ever
produced since its foundation in 190 4.
The product family grew further with
Wraith (20 13) and Daw n (20 16),
respectively the most powerful and
seductive models in the marque?s
portfolio; they were joined in 20 18 by
Cullinan, the ?Rolls- Royce of SUVs,?
which is now ranked among the world?s
most desirable and in-demand luxury
products.
Except for Phantom, all models in the
current product family are available as
Black Badge variants. Created for a
new breed of client who desired a more
subversive, rebellious expression of the
Rolls-Royce brand, this permanent
Bespoke series now represents more than
a third of the marque?s total output.
Since 20 0 3, the Home of Rolls-Royce?s
design and engineering teams has
produced several experimental motor
cars. In keeping with tradition, these
were given the ?EX?designation, used
until the 1950 s by Rolls-Royce engineers
to maintain secrecy during testing and
development, and the distinctive
red-on-silver ?RR?badge. Never intended
for series production, they were
fundamental to creating some of the
most technically significant and
commercially successful products in the
marque?s history.

Two Coachbuild masterpieces representing
the ultimate expression of Rolls- Royce?s
Bespoke capabilities also grace the list.
Individually commissioned and entirely
hand-built, they echo the coachbuilding
traditions of the marque?s early years while
employing the latest in contemporary
design, engineering, manufacturing and
craft techniques to create true works of art.
The first 20 years at Goodwood have
culminated in the launch of Spectre. The first
all-electric Rolls-Royce in history, this
landmark motor car also marks the
beginning of a new technological era, in
which every new Rolls-Royce model will be
fully electric from 20 30 onwards.
With series production yet to begin, Spectre
is not strictly among the 20 cars produced
between 20 0 3 and 20 23, but you can read
all about the Spectre in Part II of our
Rolls- Royce Series. Divine in its design is the
next evolutionary step in the model family?s
development and the technical and
philosophical foundation for all that will
follow.
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This remarkable period in the marque?s
history has created countless deeply
personal, complex and beautiful expressions
of the marque?s motor cars. While it is nearly
impossible to edit a selection of the best of
the last twenty years, we include some truly
exemplary examples in this story.

In Order of Appearance:
1. Ghost 20 20
2. Phantom Drophead Coupé 20 0 7
3. Sweptail 20 17
4. Ghost Extended 20 11
5. 10 3EX 20 16
6. Phantom Coupé 20 0 8
7. Spectre 20 23
Visit Rolls- Royce Motor Cars
at 180 9 West 5th Avenue,
Vancouver, BC

ST REGIS CA IRO | M anuel Bernaschek | Egypt
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DI OR LADY ART
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DIOR | Lady Dior A rt #7 | International A rtisans
A
timeless icon perpetually
reinvented; Lady Dior
has enjoyed an
extraordinary
destiny.
Its architectural lines exalting the
cannage pattern encapsulates the
essence of DIOR style, its audacious
elegance.
Season after season, this emblem?s aura
shines on at the crossroads of modernity
and excellence. It has become, more than
ever, an object of art and desire,
revisited by artists worldwide. Through a
fascinating detour, the Lady Dior is thus
transformed into a unique oeuvre,
merging heritage and creative visions.
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For the seventh edition of the Dior Lady
Art project, Ghada Amer, Brian Calvin,
Sara Cw ynar, Alex Gardner, Shara
Hughes, Dorothy Iannone, M injung Kim,
Zhenya M achneva, Bouthayna Al
M uftah, Françoise Pétrovitch, and
Wang Yuyang ? from Egypt to the United
States, from Qatar to China ? have each
risen to the challenge of reinterpreting
and transforming the iconic bag.
A meeting between Dior and the world?s
cultures, this new inspiring carte blanche
showcases virtuoso techniques and
craftsmanship driven by a spirit of
innovation and limitless inventiveness.
Each detail, thought out with infinite
meticulousness by the eleven artists, is a
tribute to singularity and savoir-faire,
opening the doors of the imagination. As
a final touch, each of the exceptional
reinventions extends the artistic
expression to the inside of the bag,
revealing several poetic surprises. A
celebration of joy and freedom.
S a r a h C w y n a r
Canada-born and a New Yorker at
heart, artist Sara Cwynar?s work
questions the mediatization of daily life
through the ever-accelerating circulation
of images.
Using myriad forms of expression ?
ranging from photography to collage,
from performance to book creation ? she
shines a spotlight on this ?idealized world
of images? that hovers above the real
world. Combining vintage spirit and
daring modernity, she develops a series
of visual anachronisms made from
innovative creative techniques. Still lifes,
more alive than ever, that question
banality, beauty, consumerism, flow, and
life itself.
Wishing to capture the sensation of time
passing, she conceived her two
reinterpretations of Lady Dior as
complicit witnesses of their era. House of
DIOR icon cannage thus becomes the
precious backdrop for an exhibition of
photos gathered from the Internet.
Drawing from multiple effects from prints
to realistic embroidery, these
emblematic images ? which span the
eras from the 19th to the 21st century ? in
a theatrically flamboyant red, in the
manner of a miniature cabinet of
curiosities. A second version sees them
encapsulated in transparent PVC on a
bright yellow base. The shoulder strap
extending the bag is itself adorned with
these novel ?paintings.? The ultimate
surprise is inside the bag: a poetic
reproduction of a cloudy sky, a subtle
invitation to escape, between dream and
reality.

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Multidisciplinary Chinese artist Wang Yuyang?s
work questions the contrast between tradition
and technology, artificial reality and historical
perception, earth and space. He reinterprets
the Lady Dior, through five artworks that reflect
as many facets of the heavenly body. In an
interplay of textures and sensations, each
bag is adorned with representations of his
works, reinvented using traditional embroidery
methods, and combined with new creative
techniques.

Born in Cairo, Ghada Amer is a
committed feminist, questioning the
body and the place of women in
the art world and contemporary
societies through her hybrid oeuvre.
Based on the simultaneous use of
painting and embroidery. Her
Lady Dior bags are adorned with a
patchwork of embroidery, precious
stones and sequins, or a
hand-woven tapestry, each time
allowing the words strong, loving,
resilient or determined to be
perceived.

At the crossroads of archaeology and
modern history, Zhenya M achneva?s
captivating, colourful tapestries notably
retrace the industrial era?s grandeur,
decline and breakdown but also highlight
the dreamy melancholy of deserted
landscapes and abandoned places around
the world. For Lady Dior, she wished to
reflect on the place of women in society ?
through their strength and the weight of the
demands placed on them. All of the iconic
bags?insides, as well as their outsides, are
enhanced by embroideries.
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Inspired by her many travels and a variety
of different cultures, Dorothy Iannone
borrows from Eastern religions their
pictorial universe, regularly referring in her
creations to Buddhism and Indian Tantrism.
For Lady Dior, she offers her very personal
vision of the Statue of Liberty, which is
presented as a trio of little figurines ? all
dressed thanks to multiple techniques
differently - embellished with sequins,
beads and embroidery, transforming this
favourite accessory into precious jewelry.

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Fascinated by the simplest details of everyday
life, Alex Gardner captures with grace and
authenticity the emotion of the instant,
sublimating moments of exchange and tension
between individuals. Anonymous figures, imbued
with gentleness and sensuality, with whom
everyone can identify. For this project, he
transposed one of his iconic pieces onto the
Lady Dior, transforming it into an entrancing
painting with multiple effects, playing with
colours and materials. A piece striking a perfect
balance of elegance and audacity, in a poetry
of contrasts.

M injung Kim?s practice is a quest
for beauty in serenity. Sharing,
transmitting, discovering, and
contemplating, the Korean artist?s
work is an invitation to explore
oneself and the world in a constant
search for tranquillity. Out of the
experimentation of her art is born a
collective meditative action
nourished by the effects of
materials, transparency, and colour
gradations. Her repetitive, minimal
aesthetic is illustrated by a
superposition of collages that give
life to abstract compositions.
Combining the grace of her art
with the virtuosity of the Dior
ateliers, Kim?s reinterpreted the
iconic Lady Dior through four
dreamlike journeys.

As a multidisciplinary artist,
Qatari artist Bouthayna Al M uftah
uses multiple media to honour her
country?s cultural heritage through
archiving elements from past
traditions. For her reinvention of the
Lady Dior, Al Muftah calls upon the
art of typography and the creation
of conceptual artist books to
represent a poetic landscape
related to her land and Arab authors
onto delicate shapes of silk chiffon.
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The work of Françoise Pétrovitch is first and
foremost felt, bringing to light the tentative
freedom of adolescence. The interim, a space of
all possibilities, suspended between childhood
and adulthood, fascinates the French artist. Her
sure, captivating strokes trace the dualities of
existence. The bird, a recurring motif in her work,
is featured in the artist?s three reinterpretations of
the Lady Dior.

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Shara Hughes invented landscapes, combined
with elaborately detailed interior scenes,
reconcile dream and reality, and depict the
multiple facets of the human psyche. She
reaffirms this experimental approach with her
reinterpretation of the Lady Dior, through two
models on which enchanting optical, material
and perceptual games are played out in red
velvet or embroidered with a thousand coloured
muslin flowers.

The sun-drenched palette of
American artist Brian Calvin?s
portraits expresses the youthful
energy of his Californian origins
with strength and naivety. Beautiful,
ambiguous and almost melancholic,
the close-ups of women,
represented figuratively, verge on
a form of abstraction. For Dior,
Calvin has translated his iconic
designs onto two Lady Dior models
? one mini and one medium ? with
the desire to add a new, tactile,
sensorial experience through
threads, beads and sequins; all
delicately hand-embroidered on a
raffia base.
Visit the DIOR Boutique at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
& Holt Renfrew, Vancouver

063
OMEGA
THE DE VI LLE MI NI TRÉSOR

OM EGA | Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | M ain Floor
065

The M ini Trésor is a refined version of
OM EGA's most contemporary
collection. Its compact size and dynamic
style deliver a genuinely eye-catching display
on the wrist. Along with its compact 26 mm size,
the timepieces have established their identity
through unique colours, patterns, and straps.
The Toile de Jouy straps are inspired by a
printed fabric style that originated southeast of
Versailles in the 18th century. Three designs have
been created in-house at OMEGA, including
black butterfly, red floral and blue sea.
This model in stainless steel features a 26 mm
case with diamonds that elegantly curve along
each side. There is also a single diamond set in
the crown, surrounded by a red liquid ceramic
flower. The domed dial is crafted in off-white
?Grand Feu? enamel and is presented with
diamond-polished rhodium plated hands and
transferred Roman Numerals in red.
This watch is set on a unique Toile de Jouy
fabric bracelet with a red floral design. Inside,
the timepiece is driven by the OMEGA Calibre
40 61, which sits behind a metallized sapphire
crystal caseback with a mirror effect and
Her Time pattern.

We spoke to Global OMEGA President
& CEO Raynald Aeschlimann about the
incredible brand legacy, and his passion
for the company.
"What I love about OMEGA are the
authentic stories behind our brand. For
example, we have been the Official
Timekeeper of the Olympic Games
since 1932. We were the first watch
worn on the moon in 1969. We have
been the choice of James Bond since
1995. We went to the deepest place on
Earth in 20 19. These are just a few
examples. There is a genuine legacy
that customers can believe in with
OMEGA, and a genuine quality that
backs up that heritage. As a company
driven by passion and pioneering spirit, I
know that we will continue to create
more iconic stories into the future."
M oving forw ard, w hat is the key to all
things OM EGA?
"Innovation is at the heart of everything
we do at OMEGA. Today, that means we
are embracing all the possibilities of
new technology. From the unique
OMEGA alloys that give our watches
beauty and longevity ? through to
revolutionary mechanical achievements,
We are always pushing the boundaries
of watchmaking to see where we can
go next. Even within the factory, we've
addressed our sustainability practices
and architecture, to ensure that
everything is streamlined and
performing at the best possible
standard. OMEGA is a company of
tradition and values, yet we are
committed to being a leader in this
industry who always demonstrates
progress."
In this time of love, w hat is your
message to w atch aficionados?
"First of all, we are a watch brand.
Within the luxury market, watches are a
very sentimental item. They represent
heritage and human craftsmanship,
which is rare in today's digital world,
and they are something you can wear
and cherish for years. With OMEGA, you
get the additional magic. Our watches
tell stories. They combine unique
innovation with incredible heritage, and
people therefore see us as a very
aspirational watch to own. People want
to be part of our journey. We've
achieved so much already. And we still
have so much still to do."
such as the new Spirate? System
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released in 20 23, which is able to
fine-tune precision.
Visit the OMEGA Boutique at the
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
90 0 West Georgia Street

FA IRM ONT EM PRESS | Helen Siw ak | Victoria, BC
069

s p i r i t s

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RAMPUR
SI NGLE
MALT
WHI SKY

RA DICO K HA ITA N | Rampur Distillery | India
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Introducing Rampur Indian Single M alt
Whisky. Radico Khaitan, parent
company of Rampur Distillery, produces a
non-chill filtered single malt, distilled and
matured in the foothills of the majestic
Himalayas. The climate of the mountain range
provides polar opposite climate conditions
throughout the year, and combined with the
flavour of the famous Indian Summer, creates
added dimension and depth to their range of
whiskies.
As Indian whisky matures significantly more
quickly than other whiskies (such as Scotch and
Irish), Rampur benefits from a smooth, mellow
taste with a long-lasting finish.
Rampur whiskies are distilled in traditional
copper pot stills in the oldest distillery in India,
dating from 1943 with 75 years of distillation
expertise.
?Our aim is to create a valuable customer
experience consistent with the company?s
brand assurance. We are adding a new step
to this wonderful journey with the jewels of
Rampur Indian Single Malt. Let these gifts of the
Royal Heritage give you a 15 Gun Salute!?
shares Dr. Lalit Khaitan, Rampur Master Maker.

A 15 Gun Salute princely state of British India ?
Rampur is known for its rich heritage and royal
traditions. Rampur is one of the homes of Urdu
poetry and Hindustani music and is also the
home to a very distinct style of architecture,
cuisines and knife making.
R a m p u r A s a v a S i n g l e M a l t W h i s k y
Matured in American Bourbon barrels and
meticulously perfected in Indian Cabernet
Sauvignon casks for the first time in history,
resulting in a unique expression with an
impeccable balance. A royal marriage like none
other, Rampur Distillery has taken the Indus route
and perfected this golden nectar in Indian red
wine casks.
Tasting N otes
N ose: Typical tropical fruity note of Rampur with
added notes of apricot, blackberry and plum,
followed by a faint hint of tobacco and spices.
Palate: Velvety, manuka honey sweetness
highlighted by spicy oak, and vanilla and
balanced with dryness from Indian red wine.
Finish: The Indian trail lingers with a medium
finish.
075

R a m p u r D o u b l e C a s k S i n g l e M a l t W h i s k y
The newest jewel in the collection is the Rampur
Double Cask Indian Single M alt Whisky
N on- Chill Filtered. This beautiful expression is
crafted by maturation in handpicked American
Bourbon barrels and European Oak sherry casks.
Delicate balsamic vanilla notes from the American
white oak compliment the full-bodied aroma; rich
caramel, dried dark fruits and spicy tonality from
European oak add to the depth.
Rampur Double Cask scored 93 points in the
World Whisky Survey by Whisky Advocate
Magazine 20 19 and 92 points in Ultimate Spirits
Challenge 20 20 , winning the Gold Medal in Fifty
Best World Whisky 20 20 , and is available in
Canada and 19 other countries.
Tasting N otes:
N ose: Full-bodied aroma of tropical fruits,
smooth malty tones, and oaky notes from double
oak-wood barrels create an aurora of flavours.
Palate: Lustful elegance of sweet fruits; riding on
rich sherry for a blissful nirvana.
Finish: Tantalizingly long, lingering and generous.
077

VENICE BEA CH | Helen Siw ak | Los A ngeles, CA
t r a v e l
079

ETHOS
VEGAN
SUI TES
SANTORI NI
081

ETHOS VEGA N SUITES | Santorini | Greece
swhere Artemis Sorotou and her team have
eeking vegan-friendly travel?
Look no further than Greece,
created high-quality opportunities for relaxation
in one of the most sought-after locations in the
Mediterranean, Santorini.
At Ethos Vegan Suites in Fira and Ethos Vegan
Retreat in Imerovigli, Sorotou has satisfied her
passion for a cruelty-free world by creating a
haven for vegans and eco-travellers.
Ethos is an eco-friendly, cruelty-free, vegan
approach to whatever visitors desire. From the
simplest elements to the last detail, you will find
what you love here on the Greek Islands - the
magnificence of nature and how to live
peacefully within it.
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A J o u r n e y o f A p p r e c i a t i o n
?In our hearts, being vegan is an easy choice that
puts respect for all living creatures and Mother
Earth above all else. Our dream was to create
elegant hospitality with the same respect to the
vegan lifestyle, offering uncompromising,
high-quality services in Fira and Imerovigli in
Santorini.? shares Sorotou.
In launching the Ethos locations, hers was a vision to
offer an authentic Santorinian hospitality
experience that highlights the island?s unique
character, leaving a minimal environmental
footprint on the island?s nature and local
communities.
With a high sense of responsibility and ethos,
Sorotou has developed a sustainable system of
day-to-day operations of eco-friendly and
energy-efficient practices such as recycling,
composting, farm- to- table cuisine, and renewable
resource management.
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The interior design is chic and minimal. The décor of
the common areas and rooms was designed by
local artisans, using only natural, cruelty-free
materials while maintaining the island?s rich cultural
character in styling the premises. Organic cotton
was selected for linens, towels, and bathrobes, and
great effort was channelled into creating a space
that is as welcoming and comfortable as it is
sustainable. Soon Ethos plans to install solar panels
and update processes as they become available.

T h e K i n d n e s s o f P l a n t -b a s e d
Ethos harvests from small ecosystems, fresh vegetables, and
aromatic herbs are sourced for most culinary creations. As
expected, traditional Greek and M editerranean cuisine
offers exceptional vegan dishes. Deriving inspiration from
the region?s rich heritage and international culinary trends
assists in creating an exclusively vegan gastronomic
journey brimming with flavour.
Homegrown ingredients, authentic Santorinian produce
and the famed vegan wines from acclaimed local wineries
transform into well-balanced, palatable vegan delights to
be enjoyed in the soothing ambience of Ethos Santorini, a
vegan paradise for foodies that expect and deserve the
finest for every moment of their holiday.
VEGWORLD M agazine editor and vegan influencer
Courtney Garza- M cCullagh recently was a guest at Ethos
and shared why her experience was so incredible.
?Knowing that all produce was grown on their rooftop
patio or locally sourced from farmers that they knew was
important. They clearly made each and every dish with
love and extra care. So even as they described each dish
to us, we could tell they put quality time and care into
crafting each plate to our taste, even remembering the
foods we mentioned that we did not like or had a
sensitivity/ allergy to.?
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Recycling and composting also play an integral part in our
daily living at Ethos Santorini, starting your day with a
hearty breakfast, followed by private yoga, massage or
wellness sessions. If you want to dig into culinary, ask about
cooking classes with host Artemis.

Let Santorini guide you to beachfront
fishermen?s meeting points, cave-houses carved
on the limestone rock with imposing captain?s
mansions, underground wine-makers caverns
and amphitheatrical vineyards on windswept
slopes. Photograph churches adorned with the
quintessential white and blue of the Cyclades,
refresh at quaint tavernas that showcase the
island?s rich culinary heritage and take
lay-back with a cocktail on Santorini?s beaches
of red, white, and black sands.
K i n d n e s s E x t e n d s T h r o u g h E t h o s
Sorotou says it is important to ?respect every
breathing creature living on this earth and is
the most crucial thing to uphold. We actively
participate in animal welfare on the island of
Santorini through actively supporting local
welfare groups, while no animals were used in
any way during the construction of our
establishment, and no animal products in the
furnishings or our day-to-day usage items.?
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At Ethos Vegan Suites in Fira and Ethos Vegan
Retreat in Imerovigli, know that Sorotou and her
team have put together a series of
well-rounded services, always with a vegan,
eco-friendly orientation that would elevate
your stay and help you enjoy this amazing
destination to the maximum. With a dedicated
concierge, anything is possible in building an
itinerary for exploring Santorini or arranging
for anything you need.

HEAD- LI NE
MOUNTAI N
HOLI DAYS
I CE CAVES GETAWAY
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HEA D-LINE M OUNTA IN HOLIDA YS | Whistler, BC
093
To world travellers and thrill seekers, the
mere mention of Kamchatka, Skaftafell,
Dob?inská, and M ýrdalsjökull elicits
gasps and instant recognition that you
are, at heart, a true connoisseur of
adventure travel.
For those mesmerized by west coast nature and
relish every opportunity to source (and be the
first to enjoy) an unspoiled local wonder, grab a
tote and pack lightly, for you are not going far!

095 043
If you can free up six hours of your schedule
and pack light ? regular ski wear, a bathing
suit, a camera and tripod, sun protection,
and a hat ? be prepared to experience
breathtaking enchantment only 90 minutes
away from Vancouver under the direction of
the staff of Head- Line M ountain Holidays.
Guests enjoying the Heli Cave & Hot Springs
adventure depart Whistler by helicopter in
groups of 1 to 4 persons, and fly over
Canada?s ice fields to explore a labyrinth of
ice caves on the largest, southernmost
temperate latitude ice cap in the world.

E x p e r i e n c e a W o r l d o f E t h e r e a l Ic e
Once inside, these natural ice sculptures,
ice flows, and gentle slides will transport
guests from one intense grand hall to the
next. There are roughly 320 - square- metres
that make up the ice cap in which the ice
caves exist. Head-Line?s President and CEO
Doug Washer, and his team of guides and
glaciologists constantly monitor the ice.
?We frequent these ice caves year round,
both with guests, students and by ourselves
to access and records changes to the ice
fields and the ice cap itself. This provides
us with the insights we need to define our
access points and areas of greatest
interest for our guests.?
What makes the densely packed
underground glacial ice formations stun
with vibrant intense shades of blue? The
lack of air bubbles. Walking into and
standing in the ice caves is said to be akin
to experiencing the aurora borealis
dancing in the darkest night skies of
Iceland.
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A n A b u n d a n c e o f A m e n i t i e s
From the caves, continue the journey by
helicopter to the splendour of a natural
thermal bath in a remote hot spring,
replete with a gourmet lunch courtesy of
a private chef. Along the way, w ildlife
view ing is exceptional, with sightings of
grizzly and black bears, cougars, hares,
mountain goats, marmots, eagles, and
hawks, all common
While ice may be cold and harsh, it can
be gorgeous and well worth the
sacrifice of an afternoon. This Head-Line
mountain wilderness experience is a flat
fee per person with upgrades available,
including aerial and cinematography
packages, a w ilderness spa with
massage therapists, extended
scenic flight and wildlife viewing,
and landing on the incredible
Tuya Top Volcano.
Exclusive, natural, private, and serene.
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Staying at the Four Seasons Resort &
Residences Whistler? Speak to the
Concierge about booking!

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