Folio.YVR ☆ Issue 16 ☆ 2022 ☆ Luxury Lifestyle Magazine ☆ Vancouver, BC

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ISSUE #16
2022 Holiday Edition

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Rolls-Royce Spectre EV
Royal Ranthambore Whisk y
Habitat by A eon
Rado Collection
A nn Goldberg
Birk s High Jew ellery
Birk s x Greta Constantine
Chopard
Cashmere Collection
Wux ly x Bryan A dams
Roden Gray
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#holidayseason
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / Publisher's M essage
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Welcome to Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle M agazine's
first Holiday Edition - a delightful collaboration with
Retail- Insider, Canada's most read retail industry
news source. Not intended as a definitive shopping
guide but more of a sneak peek into the 'ecoluxury'
products in Vancouver.
Curious about this term - ecoluxury? It is relatively
new and describes objects and experiences that are
both high-quality, expensive and created with a
sensitivity for the environment, the well-being of
those involved in the production process, and
sustainability.
An ecoluxury object could be a couture gown
created by a high-end design house of earth-friendly
fabrics or repurposed materials. Such fabrics might
be natural fibres grown and harvested without
pesticides, using sustainable practices and without
human/ animal exploitation.
An ecoluxury getaway may take travellers to a
five-star resort that has been built and organized so
that facilities, amenities, and guests make the
smallest possible carbon footprint. This may mean
that the resort runs on solar power, uses water
efficiently, offers cruelty-free beauty items, and
promotes non-exploitive off-site adventures.You get
the idea. Do as little harm as possible while using the
resources to keep the environmental cost as low as
possible. Taking a beat and stepping backwards to
when we valued a 'slow process' of creation.
In this Holiday Edition issue, we share the incredible
Rolls- Royce Spectre, the marques first electric motor
car, and a promise from Torsten M üller- Ötvös that
all RRs will be electric by 20 30 !
Entrepreneur and luxury furniture purveyor
Shama Gupta launched a gorgeous new showroom
for Aeon by Habitat on West Pender and Howe
Streets.
I invite you to visit and explore the new-to-the-city
brands like Giorgetti, Lasvit, and M oroso and swoon
over the interior design by M cKinley Studios.
Looking for some ice? When agency owner and
fashionista Audrey Hyams Romoff of Overcat PR
extended the invitation to the M aison Birks
Snow flake Collection launch, I could not say 'Yes'
fast enough! The frosty symbol of our Canadian
winters crafted in white gold and diamonds? Please!
Also in our Accessories offerings is the collaboration
between Maison Birks and Canadian glam designers
Greta Constantine and the relaunch of Chopard in
the Luxury Zone. Their new location and range of
exquisitely crafted pieces are worth a visit.
These stories and more are wrapped up with a
big bow in this issue with a beautiful cover by
Ann Goldberg. A little more about her and the
Canadian Perennials exhibition on pages 26-27.
During this holiday season, please take a moment to
consider those organizations who are making
change in our city, our communities, and in our hearts
with their hard work - more than likely volunteered -
and consider donating to those who need it most.
I invite you to look beyond the galas, flashy ballroom
events, smiling celebrity faces, flowing Champagne,
and tax receipts. Let us also support those who
tirelessly struggle to protect the most vulnerable
around us, feed the hungry, and shelter the
marginalized 365 days a year.
Compassion is super sexy and if you are unsure where
to begin, visit CanadaHelps.org and search. All
listed are legitimate, vetted, and provide tax
receipts. You will be shocked at how many there, but
the amount of change you can make with a donation
is incredible, and they also accept cryptocurrency!

R O L L S -R O Y C E
S P E C T R E E V
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R O L L S -R O Y C E
S P E C T R E E V
In 190 0 , Rolls-Royce co-founder, Charles Rolls,
prophesied an electric future for the motor car,
recognizing the clean, noiseless alternative to the
internal combustion engine ? providing there was
sufficient infrastructure to support it.
Today, more than 120 years later, the time has come for
Rolls- Royce M otor Cars to fulfil the prophecy of its
founding father with the first fully electric Rolls-Royce,
Spectre.
Spectre marks the start of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars full
electrification. Technology has reached a standard that
can deliver the iconic Rolls-Royce experience - enhance
the Rolls-Royce experience. The instant torque, silent
running, and the sense of one imperceptible gear have
defined the characteristics of an extraordinary canon of
products dating back to the very first motor car. Due to
these developments, Rolls-Royce has confirmed that by
20 30 its entire product portfolio will be fully electric.
In unveiling Spectre, Rolls-Royce sets a new precedent in
the creation of an entirely original class of motor car, the
Ultra- Luxury Electric Super Coupé. This designation
refers to Spectre?s indulgent proportions, specified in
response to a commitment that there is no greater luxury
than that of space.
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L U X U R Y IN S P IR A T IO N
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The marque?s designers are deeply
rooted in the context occupied by their
motor cars. Therefore, their inspiration is
drawn from worlds far beyond
automotive, including haute couture,
modernist sculpture, nautical design,
tailoring, and contemporary art.
In conceiving the principal sketches for
Spectre, the marque?s creatives were
drawn to modern yacht concepts,
specifically the clarity and precision of
line, intelligent use of reflection and
application of taper to emotionalize
silhouettes.
From the front, Spectre?s split headlight
treatment is intersected by the widest
grille ever bestowed on a Rolls-Royce.
The vanes of the Pantheon grille are
now smoother in section and a flusher fit,
designed to help guide the air around
the motor car?s front. Along with an
aero-tuned Spirit of Ecstasy figurine the
grille delivers Rolls-Royce?s most
aerodynamic motor car, ever.
The grille is softly illuminated, with 22
LEDs lighting up the sandblasted rear
side of each of the vane.
The silhouette?s most dramatic feature is
Spectre?s fastback. The proportional
demands of Spectre?s scale required
Spectre to be the first production
two-door coupé to be equipped with
23- inch w heels in almost one hundred
years. This design treatment marries the
iconography of Spectre?s spiritual
successor, the Phantom Coupé to a
contemporary Rolls-Royce design.

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B E S P O K E F E A T U R E S
Inside, Spectre is provisioned with the most
technologically advanced Bespoke features
yet. For the first time on a series production
Rolls-Royce, Spectre is available with Starlight
Doors, which incorporate 4.796 softly
illuminated ?stars?in the interior and that is
excluding the Starlight Headliner.
As with all Rolls-Royce motor cars, Spectre?s
interior suite offers clients near-infinite Bespoke
possibilities. The all-new front seat design has
been inspired by British tailoring, with lapel
sections that can be rendered in contrasting or
matching colours to the main base.
Spectre delivers the iconic Rolls-Royce drive as
it is built on the ?Architecture of Luxury?- a new,
highly flexible all-aluminium spaceframe
architecture, tailored for electric drive. It also
underpins today?s Phantom, Cullinan and Ghost,
and Coachbuild projects. Royce 2.0 . The
electric drive technology is advanced enough
to fulfil the Rolls-Royce experience.
?This is the start of a bold new chapter for our
marque, our extraordinary clients and the luxury
industry. For this reason, I believe Spectre is the most
perfect product that Rolls-Royce has ever produced.?
Torsten M üller- Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer,
Rolls- Royce M otor Cars
Watch for Part III of Folio.YVR's Rolls- Royce
Series in Issue # 17. We explore 20 Years at
Goodwood: The Home of Rolls- Royce.

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R O Y A L
R A N T H A M B O R E
W H IS K Y
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n your holiday
list to try and
new to the west
coast is a unique whisky channelling the
majestic royalty of India.
Royal Ranthambore Whisky is crafted
with various blended malt scotches. The
Scotch grain is made from 10 0 % malted
barley, carefully blended with
oak-infused Indian Grain N eutral Spirit.
The tasting notes include the warm and
intense orchard fruit aromas, followed
by sweet floral notes and hints of citrus
and finishing off with subtle forest honey
and spicy dried fruits. Additionally, a rich
flavour similar to English muffins, melted
butter, plum cakes, apple pie, cocoa
and a hint of spicy peaty smoke.
As sipping and innovative cocktail
culture continues to flourish, patrons
demand a taste of sophistication and
exploration in the blended whisky
market, which has inspired Royal
Ranthambore to create and share their
blended whisky. It can be enjoyed as a
beverage neat or in craft cocktails. The
possibilities are endless!
The company, alongside the executives,
is dedicated to supporting the
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve at the
Ranthambore National Park by
designing the Royal Ranthambore
whisky?s logo and packaging to raise
awareness in the Save the Tiger
initiative. They want to preserve the
tiger population as they are the most
majestic animals on earth.
Being one of India?s largest and oldest
distilleries, Radico Khaitan is the parent
company of Rampur Distillery,
producing one of the first in its series in
the Heritage Collection, the Royal
Ranthambore Whisky.
The offerings are already garnering
accolades internationally, with the
distribution of this fine product in
Canada, Europe, UAE, Africa, SE Asia,
and the USA.

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H A B IT A T B Y A E O N
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owntown home furnishings
and decor shopping just got
a little more exciting with the
launch of the new Habitat by Aeon location at the
corner of West Pender and Howe Street.
With 18-foot ceilings, tall open walls, and beautifully
designed furniture, the space is compelling with its
modern yet majestic look. The vertical and
horizontal slat architectural elements add a
dimensional perspective, and the different sections
convey a warm and inviting vibe, like walking
through an inviting yet sophisticated home.
After the success of Aeon Stone & Tile and
Poliform, Shama Gupta, Aeon Group?s President,
decided to push the envelope of interior design
and luxury by creating a space that epitomizes
finesse and luxury.

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G L O B A L V IS IO N R E A L IZ E D
Influenced by her extensive travels through
Europe and visiting various design shows and
events, Shama envisioned the future of how
modern design should be represented on the
west coast. With the launch of the new Habitat
by Aeon, she has brought together a curated
list of high-end global brands in one glorious
new space.
Designed by Walker M cKinley of M cKinley
Studios, the showroom allows connoisseurs of
contemporary design to lose themselves in its
visual richness. The philosophy behind the new
store is to show how furniture enhances the
overall experience of a space.
N E W B R A N D S S H O W C A S E D
With this new addition to Vancouver?s
downtown, the brand also brings unique and
iconic global luxury interior design brands to
the west coast. It adds sophisticated glamour
to the Vancouver design industry. By
introducing brands like Giorgetti, Lasvit ,
Sollos, Bomma, and M oroso, Habitat by Aeon
has created a space that compliments the
thriving real estate industry in Lower Mainland.
While Giorgetti is an Italian furniture brand
specializing in luxurious contemporary
furniture, Moroso is another Italian brand
known for using textured fabrics and bold
upholstery with many pieces designed by the
renowned Patricia Urquiola.

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N E W O P T IO N S F O R Y O U R H O M E
Sollos by Jader Almeida is a well-respected Brazilian
high-end furniture brand famous for its curve-inspired
designs that will appeal to the diverse market serviced
by Vancouver?s design community.
Lasvit and Bomma are renowned lighting brands
famous for using the Bohemian technique of
hand-blown glass to create spectacular lighting for
any space. Among its different areas, the showroom
features the most expansive flagship kitchen of the
luxury Italian brand M inotti Cucine while also hosting
state-of-the-art kitchens by Aster Cucine.
With this perfectly placed location, Habitat by Aeon
aims to redefine the Design District of Vancouver with
neighbouring brands like Poliform, M ajor Interiors,
Roche Bobois, Avenue Road, and Turri.

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R A D O
C O L L E C T IO N
W
e
have arrived at a magical
season of light, love, and sparkling
joy. A time to celebrate the people
and moments we care about most. On
this precious occasion, Rado presents two enchanting
versions of its well-loved True Square Open Heart
timepieces. For everyone in black and white, they are a
perfect expression of love and light, and a celebration of life
together.
With its injection-moulded monobloc case and bracelet in
glossy white or black high- tech ceramic, this model presents
a compelling version of the brand?s iconic square designs,
with gently curved corners, sleek dial visuals, and fascinating
views of the automatic movement in motion within.
The gleaming black surfaces appear in powerful contrast to
the lightweight, hypoallergenic model, executed in
immaculate white high-tech ceramic. With golden hands and
gilt-edged cut-outs, the dials on both models add an
exclusive touch of class. Designed for those with a taste for
elegance, the glittering white version features 12 top-class
diamonds set to mark the hours.
At the heart of these iconic square watches is Rado?s calibre
R734 automatic movement , easily admired through the
intricate pattern of windows in the dial. The movement and
movement holder also feature a number of Sw iss
w atchmaking?s exquisite decorative finishes, with finely
crafted balance, gears, and polished components at centre
stage. The 80 -hour power reserve also makes the True Square
Open Heart a watch with staying power for everyday life.
The holiday season brings a special light from the diamonds
on the dial, from precious memories and present moments.
With the True Square Open Heart in black and white, we
celebrate our time together.

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A N N G O L D B E R G
P E R E N N IA L C A N A D IA N S
For her 8th solo exhibition,
Vancouver artist Ann Goldberg
presented a series of paintings exhibited
at the Pendulum Gallery in downtown
Vancouver (until January 12, 20 23).
The subjects primarily consist of
Canadian perennial flowers. The works
include original oil paintings on canvas
with photographs on Dibond (aluminum)
and white framed inkjet premium paper.
The pandemic isolation caused Ann to
consider the human connection to
flowers and, more broadly, the collective
connection to nature. She began to see
anthropomorphic qualities in these
flowers.
Human emotions in these plants were
revealed as the multitudes of tragic
pandemic stories were reported. She
observed these subjects in more detail
than usual, with all her senses. Colours,
sounds (and silence), smells, and textures
were all experienced with heightened
sensitivity.
Left: Canadian Perennials / 54x60 /
Oil on Canvas 20 21
Top Right: Tree Peony in Victoria /
24x36 / Oil on Canvas 20 21
Centre: Tree Peony on Vancouver
Island / 24x36 / Oil on Canvas 20 21
Bottom: Kim Steven' s Dahlia / 48x36 /
Oil on Canvas 20 21

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B IR K S

H IG H J E W E L L E R Y
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splendour with unparalleled artistry.
ehold the beauty of
Birks High Jew ellery,
celebrating nature's
With over 140 years of savoir-faire, Birks
creations are masterful pieces to treasure
through generations.
With its signature creativity and craftsmanship,
Birks now marries radiant diamonds and precious
white gold, giving life to the exquisite
Birks Snow flake Collection.
These glistening pieces are heartwarming
tributes to the beauty of winter in Canada, with
designs that softly twinkle like falling snowflakes.
Each one is perfectly unique, each a timeless
natural wonder.
"With over 140 years of expertise, we are thrilled
to showcase our impeccable craftsmanship and
meticulous artistry with this new collection," says
Jean- Christophe Bédos, President and CEO of
Birks.

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T H E C H IL L F A C T O R
The Birks Snowflake Collection
diamond-set white gold pendant features
a single 18-karat white gold snowflake, a
signature design element of this
collection, set with round and pear-cut
diamonds. The pendant is made of 91
diamonds and has a total carat weight of
2.78 carats.
The Birks Snowflake Collection
diamond-set white gold necklace
features a beautiful snowflake that falls
gracefully from a smaller snowflake
pendant. The 18-karat white gold
necklace is set with pear and round-cut
diamonds, and the white gold chain is
decorated with diamonds. The necklace is
made with 283 diamonds and has a total
carat weight of 12 carats.
The Birks Snowflake Collection white gold
and diamond earrings are symmetrical
and feature a single large diamond
snowflake of 170 dazzling pear and round
diamonds weighing 4.49 carats.
Birks Snowflake collection white gold and
diamond drop earrings feature a
snowflake hanging from a cluster of
smaller, round diamonds. The snowflake in
18-karat white gold incorporates
pear-shaped diamonds and features 196
diamonds for a total of 5.31 carats.
The white gold ring set with diamonds is a
version of modernity of a classic fancy
ring. It features an oversized snowflake
made of 10 5 pear and round-cut
diamonds. The glimmering snowflake is
suspended in 18-karat white gold
weighing a total of 2.85 carats.

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P E R F E C T F O R Y O U
Exquisite artistry. Uncompromising
craftsmanship. Luminous creations. In a
heartfelt tribute to the wonders of
Canadian nature, the master jewellers at
Birks High Jewellery meticulously design
and craft each piece by hand. The new
Snowflake Collection brings you
diamond and white gold rings, pendants,
and earrings that are true works of art.
The collection is available in M aison
Birks stores, including West Hastings in
Vancouver, St. Catherine Street in
M ontreal, Carrefour Laval, Sherway
Gardens, Bloor Street, and Yorkdale Mall
in Toronto.

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B IR K S
X G R E T A
C O N S T A N T IN E
B
irks, Canada?s
premier wedding
and fine jewellery
brand, has partnered with Canadian
Design House Greta Constantine to
create a one-of-a-kind collection of four
wedding looks inspired by Birks
engagement rings.
?Partnering with Birks was a fantastic
experience,? says Kirk Pickersgill,
Co-Founder and designer of Greta
Constantine. ?Our one-of-a-kind bridal
looks riffed on modern and classic
elements while retaining the inherent
elegance that defines both of our
brands.?
?Birks and Greta Constantine share the
same commitment to craftsmanship
and design,? says Kat ie Reusch,
Birks-Marketing Director. ?As a Canadian
brand, we wanted to collaborate with a
Canadian designer and Greta
Constantine was the perfect fit.?

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C H O P A R D
S
wiss
watch and jewellery brand
Chopard operates an exquisite boutique
at 110 8 Alberni Street in the city?s Luxury Zone.
The store?s design includes light wood floors, wall
panelling, and luxurious fabrics and furnishings that
the brand says artfully reflect the feeling of a
family home. The store features Chopard?s Haute
Joaillerie and Precious Lace creations alongside
the iconic L?Heure du Diamant, Happy Diamonds,
and Ice Cube collections. There is a private area
at the back of the store that features rich shades of
leather and an extensive library.
Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic
Director of Chopard said ?Chopard is proud to
unveil a beautiful jewel in Vancouver. We?ve been
welcomed with open arms and remain committed
to this important, growing, and vibrant market in
Canada. We look forward to welcoming friends of
the Maison to our new home, one that embodies
and showcases the creativity, innovation and
craftsmanship Chopard is known for.?
The Vancouver store is Chopard?s only standalone
streetfront boutique in Canada. The brand also has
a boutique presence at CF Sherw ay Gardens in
Toronto at jewellery retailer L?Oro.

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C A S H M E R E
C O L L E C T IO N
International fashion star Jay M anuel
presented 12 top Canadian
designers and their Vision of a
Future Without Cancer to
kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness
Month as part of the 19th Annual
Cashmere Collection. With a theme -
Celestial Awakening: A Celebration of
Strength, Hope, and Compassion - at The
Symes in Toronto.
Twelve brilliantly talented designers from
across Canada created their unique and
breathtaking visions of a future without
Breast Cancer at a one-of-a-kind show of
original couture ? all entirely crafted in
sheets of soft and luxurious Cashmere
UltraLuxe Bathroom Tissue.
More than 240 top Canadian designers
have taken part in the Cashmere
Collection, now celebrating its 19th year.
Produced by Kruger Products, it serves as
the annual kick-off to October Breast
Cancer M onth.
"Canada has an amazing wealth of fashion
talent, and seeing these creative visionaries
bring their show-stopping designs to life as
a collection on the runway is truly an epic
spectacle," says a proud Jay M anuel, who
is curating the collection for the first time.
"Our 20 22 theme, Celestial Awakening, is a
Celebration of Strength, Hope, and
Compassion and asked our designers to
look to the heavens for inspiration. I am
totally blown away by the creativity, skill,
and craftsmanship that went into each and
every design," he says.
Founded in 20 0 4, the international
award-winning Cashmere Collection is an
ardent supporter of Canada's fashion
design community and the Breast Cancer
cause. Many of the greatest names in
Canadian fashion have contributed
to the collection, including Vancouver's
Jason M atlo, Grandi, Carly Wong , Alex Yu,
and the much beloved Greta Constantine.
Internationally recognized fashion
photographer Justin Wu captured the
collection. Justin is an award-winning
Toronto-based photographer and director
and is best known for shooting
world-renowned fashion and beauty
campaigns; and has worked with Vogue,
ELLE, and GQ.
Long-time collection partners M AC
Cosmetics and FLOW Haircare created
ethereal, on-theme looks for editorial
photography and runway. Elegant
accessories were by SALT Fine Jew elry,
and L' intervalle provided exquisite
footwear.

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W U X L Y x A D A M S
T H E B A D C O L L E C T IO N
S
ustainable and proudly
Canadian outerwear brand
Wuxly has collaborated with
vegan Canadian music icon, Bryan Adams.
Loved for its animal-free, fashion-forward
outerwear, Wuxly?s latest limited edition
collection garners even more adoration
among music enthusiasts. This season, the
sustainable brand announced the launch of its
collaboration with unabashedly vegan
Canadian rocker, Bryan Adams.
?I?m so proud to have collaborated on this kick
ass collection with WUXLY ? a brand I have
personally admired for years and whose core
values, I share ? and I can?t wait to see how
people make it their own and rock these
pieces,? says Adams.
To the team at Wuxly, Bryan was an obvious
choice for their first collaboration as he has
been a committed vegan for over three
decades. The brand's animal-free and
eco-friendly ethos aligns with the musician?s
dedication to protecting the
ever-so-vulnerable planet.
?Meeting Bryan for the first time was
awesome. He was down-to-earth and cool as
a fan,? shares James Yurichuk, former football
player and CEO of Wuxly Movement. ?I could
see why he is so accomplished. He would
always be ready to work on the collection,
whether on the road, if it was late at night, or
on the weekend. I could see the pride that
goes into his work when he puts his name on
it? there is a lot of passion in this project.?
Bryan?s close relationship with the outerwear
brand started back in 20 19. And now, four
years later, the partnership is redefining
warmth by creating the first tech- led,
animal- free Canadian parka? tried and
tested to help Canadians brave the country?s
cold winter elements.
?The BAD Collection is an homage to an
all-time rock legend that spans generations.
My son's in elementary school listening to
Bryan just as I did when I was their age and
still do,? says Yurichuk. ?The Kick Ass silhouette
is something we wanted to capture in this
collection. Bryan rocks the house when he is
on stage, and we wanted our customers to be
able to express their inner rocker. So the logo
accomplishes that.?

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Bryan, one of the best-selling artists
of all time, directed and stars in the
campaign that was shot in his studio
in London. He created his
interpretation of the collection with
his team using a blank slate.
?The end result was wicked,? reveals
Yurichuk.
As the only vegan and sustainably
made outerwear brand in Canada,
Wuxly?s popularity continues to grow
organically. There is yet to be
another Canadian outerwear label
that shares the same commitment to
local production and animal-free
fabrics.
By producing the outerwear
collections locally, Wuxly helps
strengthen the Canadian company
while reducing
transportation-related carbon
emissions.
?We are incredibly focused on
product quality and brand
integrity? being the best we can be
is at the forefront of everything we
do,? he says. ?Radically sustainable by
design continues to be a north star
for Wuxly, and we will never stray
from that.?

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R O D E N G R A Y
W
ith its CF Richmond Centre
launch, Roden Gray, a luxury
designer boutique, expanded into
a new market and celebrated its 15th year!
Known for its luxury designer brands, including
Fear of God, Dries Van Note, Jil Sander, and
Marni, the Richmond boutique is 1,70 0 square
feet and not short on style and unique
offerings.
The boutique features similar brands as its first
location in historic Gastown (8 Water Street)
while expanding to include unisex and
lifestyle options.
Established in 20 0 7, and now 15 years later, it
has continued to expand its brand names. In
20 17, its brand list was around 38 - now
Roden Gray carries over 50 brands.
Visitors can find various products, including
clothing, outerwear, footwear, apothecary,
home goods (like Gufram), and accessories.
Selling clothing is not the only priority at
Roden Gray, as it also focuses on educating
and making customers feel comfortable in a
luxury environment.
Visit the CF Richmond Centre boutique, which
features new designers and will include
pop-up brands to cycle in new creative looks
to the store.

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M A R IM E K K O
V
ancouver is home to the only Marimekko
concept store in Canada. Known worldwide
for its luxurious, colourful, and unique designs,
Marimekko was established in 1951 by Armi Ratia in
Finland. They have 150 stores, including locations in
Norway, the United States, Denmark, Japan, China,
Australia, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
Celebrating its 70 th anniversary last year, Marimekko
is recognizable by the iconic poppy and "is an
established brand that has great quality that
everything is made to last decades and to be passed
on," says N ateish Wilman, the General Manager of the
Marimekko store in Vancouver.
"We know our client's names, and there are only three
of us who work here, but we carry the most beautiful
brands. So it is a lovely balance for us that we have this
incredible design with all of this history, but it is still just
a neighbourhood shop," says Wilman.
Choosing to launch in Vancouver was because of the
large Finnish population. "I think it is kind of funny. You
might not think Finland and Vancouver are similar, but
Finland can be so rainy and grey, and so you bring in
all these happy-looking colours and that is the same
here," says Wilman.
"So much of what we consume is so disposable and
that is really the opposite of Marimekko," says Wilman.
"It is about getting that classic beautiful design that
will last forever, and every piece has the name of the
artist who made it, so it is a cool connection to the
history or Marimekko when you get a new piece."
Shop Marimekko at 851 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC.

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Editor-in-Chief & Publisher
Helen Siw ak , EcoLux Luv Comms
A ssistant Editor: Rachel M oore
Retail Insider Collaboration:
Chopard by Craig Patterson
Roden Gray by Shelby Hautala
M arimekko by Shelby Hautala
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS:
FRON T COVER: AN N GOLDBERG
TOC: GUFRAM
0 0 5: KUN A PHOTOGRAPHY
0 0 6- 0 13: ROLLS- ROYCE
0 14- 0 15: ROYAL RAN THAM BORE WHISKY
0 16- 0 23: AEON BY HABITAT
0 24- 0 25: RADO WATCHES
0 26- 0 27: AN N GOLDBERG
0 28- 0 39: M AISON BIRKS
0 40 - 0 41: CHOPARD
0 42- 0 47: JUSTIN WU
048-051: WUXLY MOVEMENT
052-053: RODEN GRAY
054-055: MARIMEKKO
056-057: HELEN SIWAK / MT OLYMPUS
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