Awards of Excellence
2026 Awards of Excellence
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Know Someone in Edmonton Who Deserves to be Celebrated? We’re excited to announce the return of the Modern Luxuria Awards of Excellence—now in its second year—celebrating the…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Philanthropists of the Year: Leon and Vonnie Zupan
Nearly fifty years ago, a date at the opera told Leon Zupan everything he needed to know: that the girl on his arm would be part of his life, long…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Entrepreneur of the Year: Stephanie Rodenkirchen
Stephanie Rodenkirchen learned early on in life that success takes teamwork. Growing up as an elite athlete, playing soccer and participating in competitive ski racing, she learned discipline, resilience and…
Style
The New Language of Menswear
Less about finishing the look, more about forming it This season, we define the looks shaping spring, highlighting the pieces that set the direction for modern menswear. It’s not about…
Style
Beneath the Chandeliers
Spring–Summer moves through Paris in print, flow, and quiet drama Set beneath soaring ceilings and ornate chandeliers in Paris, Kobi Halperin’s Spring–Summer collection unfolds like a quiet performance of movement…
Style
The Whimsical, Timeless and Romantic Tale of Haiku Lane
Inspired by a trip to Maui in 2011, Haiku Lane Jewelry was born when former childhood educator Lindsay Kelloway realized that she couldn’t find any jewelry pieces that truly spoke…
Decor
Dark Wood Revival
Rich tones, natural grain, and layered depth define the new aesthetic Dark wood is returning to interiors — but on its own terms. Designers are using it with intention: to…
Decor
Inside Kanso Interior Design
Simplicity comes home According to Tracy Birnie, owner and principal interior designer of Kanso Interior Design Inc., calm continuity, a lack of disarray, and a timeless final result are the…
Decor
Crafting a Dream Job into Reality
In the face of an unfortunate downturn, Brad Neilson took a chance at his dream, becoming a globally admired woodworker in the process When you have an incredible talent, people…
Culture
The Emotional Diary
Krista Acheson transforms personal trauma into provocative, unflinching art Krista Acheson’s artistic practice emerged from an instinctive need to give form to personal trauma. Regardless of the medium, the process…
Culture
Dance to Your Own Beat
Make some noise, with a little help from Rockin’ Rick. “Rockin’” Rick Shermack has been in the music business a long time. You probably remember him from the old Axe…
Culture
The Edible World of Jenna Propp
On outsider art and nourishment in an Instagrammed millennium. Jenna Propp is surprised at being called an artist. She is a self described, “23 year old with a cell phone…
Cuisine
Old Hollywood, New Cocktails
Plume Bar delivers glamour and inventive cocktails Golden light fixtures cast a warm glow on a full bar, exuding a moody elegance in a room cloaked with floor-to-ceiling curtains. Plume…
Cuisine
Meet Me in the Lobby
A unique downtown destination from one of Edmonton’s best-known restaurant groups blends architectural beauty and elevated comfort Edmonton restaurateurs Christian Mena and Lino Oliveira, the duo behind downtown mainstay Sabor…
Cuisine
Buco Pizzeria + Vino Bar: Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group’s youngest family member
An exceptional, elegant, everyday restaurant Chef Alberto Alboreggia slides the pizza onto a wooden board and with a few swift moves, cuts it into six slices. He puts his fingers…
Lifestyle
Confidence, For Every Body
Buff Wax Spot is building a waxing experience centred on care, comfort, and inclusivity As a growing multi-million-dollar industry, the waxing experience can vary in both service quality and end…
Lifestyle
Humbleness, Talent and Hard Work: Maureen MacKay is the Real Deal Entrepreneur
You may remember a postcard rack at the entrance of your favourite restaurant, or notice a cool event on the due-date till tape you receive when signing a book out…
Lifestyle
SPONSORED CONTENT: Unlocking the Potential: The Pendennis Building
A century-old gem on Jasper Avenue For over a century, the Pendennis Building has sat on Jasper Avenue soaking up unparalleled views of the River Valley. With its abundance…
Auto
Where Performance Becomes Art
Sigma Automotive delivers an elevated automotive experience through iconic cars and curated customer service Sigma Automotive delivers a curated experience designed to reflect the precision and power of the rare…
Auto
Collector at Heart
Fast, powerful and hard to come by – the collection of rare vintage cars by Kevin Kuypers. There’s an old saying that we should have three hobbies we love: one…
Auto
The New Porsche Centre Edmonton Experience
A stunning new space combining heritage, passion and the future After four-and-a-half years of planning and construction, held up by the global pandemic, Porsche Centre Edmonton has opened their incredible,…
