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 Fashion Design: Kelty Pelechytik
For Kelty Pelechytik, the journey to opening her fine jewellery business has been anything but conventional. Growing up in Edmonton, she always knew she wanted to work with her hands,…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Brewery: Sea Change Brewing Co.
When Pete Nguyen and Ian McIntosh co-founded Sea Change in 2017, they weren’t just helping launch another craft beer company—they were building a brand with soul. The early days were…
Style
Retro Energy, Spring Hues, Effortless Style
A vibrant mix of textures, accessories and bold personality Spring comes alive at MIMI Bar, where retro charm meets contemporary style in our latest fashion shoot with Swish and Henry…
Style
In Living Colour
February is here and it’s the perfect month to start transitioning colour into your wardrobe as we get ready to welcome Spring. Nostalgia has hit us once again with silhouettes…
Style
Make the Season Sparkle with Modern Luxuria’s Holiday Gift Guide 2022
It’s Christmas time and Modern Luxuria is decking our pages with dazzling gift ideas and thoughtful luxuries to compliment your holiday giving list. Shopping: Women’s Fashion & Accessories: Shades Of…
Decor
Built for Simplicity
Local woodworker creates furniture and home goods defined by Scandinavian-inspired minimalism Red Seal carpenter, Anthony Eslava, worked in the residential construction industry for 10 years before making a life-changing shift.…
Decor
Luxury On Tap
European elegance on the prairies Best Plumbing’s light-filled showroom in Edmonton’s west end greets visitors with an array of fixtures and brands that tell a story. “We pride ourselves on…
Decor
Bringing a Hemingway Masterpiece of Design
Back to Life
St. Albert Interior Designer revives her dream home. Originally Alana Gannon Schilf of Inspired Home Interiors was a nurse, working at Edmonton’s U of A Hospital. She had an interest…
Culture
Where the Wild Things Are
Artist Paul Freeman finds beauty, horror, and self-discovery in the natural world Paul Freeman’s relationship with nature in art was nurtured while enrolled at Calgary’s Alberta College of Art and…
Culture
Movement Set in Stone
Elemental energy is brought to life in raku clay sculptures At its simplest, energy is the invisible force that connects us all; the curious nature of what it means to…
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…
Cuisine
Simply Alsation
France’s northernmost region creates its own identity Sharing its borders with Germany and Switzerland, Alsace, a region in northeastern France, has ping-ponged between German and French control for centuries. While…
Cuisine
Exploring the Art of Modern Luxury Landscaping
Three local companies share how to achieve your dream outdoor oasis Backyard Oasis: Pure Landscape Design and Construction For Jeff Fenske, the owner of Pure Landscape Design and Construction, the most important…
Cuisine
Exploring Rosé Sparkling Wines
From Italy with love Rosé wines get a lot of love during the summer months, but February is the perfect time to drink the pink, too, especially if it’s sparkling—and…
Lifestyle
Hooked on P.E.I.
A one-night culinary party featuring fresh seafood and island flavours On Saturday, March 28, the Atrium at Sabor unfolded as a love letter to Prince Edward Island, where savoury seafood…
Lifestyle
That Ski-Doo Feeling
Outdoor winter fun combined with science = snowmobiling! Hitting the outdoors, feeling the fresh air, and enjoying a way to have some Covid safe winter fun this year makes getting…
Lifestyle
Heart of the City
Celebrating those whose work inspires, uplifts and makes a difference every day Our Awards of Excellence fête on October 21 was more than an event, it was a night that…
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
Soul-stirring Modern Performance – 2023 Corvette
An ‘aero’ through the heart of ordinary The 2023 Corvette Stingray boasts an impressive pedigree of 70 years. Seventy years during which Chevrolet has constantly refined and modernized this purpose-built sports…
Auto
Sunsets and Skylines
All aboard the Edmonton Riverboat Set amidst the tranquil beauty of the River Valley, the Edmonton Riverboat offers a unique way to experience the North Saskatchewan River and the city’s…
