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 Home Builder: Chizen & Company
James Chizen sees artistic opportunity in every project—from preparing a meal to curating a personal style, he embraces the creative process of self-expression in every aspect. His detail-oriented approach to…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Developer: Qualico Properties
When you ask Mike Saunders, senior vice president of Qualico Properties, what he does at Qualico, his answer is simple: “I help build better cities.” It’s a phrase that has…
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
Razor-sharp Beauty
Old-world skill creates modern-day heirlooms Scenic oil paintings, fine bone china, and other traditional heirlooms find their way more readily to thrift stores than they do to relatives’ homes. Made…
Style
Power Couple Vibes
Five companies, a toddler, and a baby bump! This dynamic Edmonton couple isn’t slowing down. There is one word that sums up the vibe of Kyla Kazeil and Justin Der…
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
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…
Decor
Living Luxury
What could be more luxurious than always having fresh flowers? Flowers by Merle has been an Edmonton institution since 1966. Though they have been in business for over 50 years,…
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
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…
Culture
Powwow. Celebration through Drums, Dance, & Song
A Family Friendly Way to Honor Indigenous Culture. Events might still be taking a step back this year at Enoch Cree Nation, but tradition doesn’t. The most recent powwow was…
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
Connection, Comfort, and Delicious Food
Arbour serves up a winning combination Andrew Rachinski had been scouting possible restaurant locations for a couple of years when he got word of a pizza shop on Whyte Avenue…
Cuisine
From Garden to Glass
Crafting homemade liqueurs and spirits Alberta is known for its abundance of natural resources, quality raised livestock, and acres of verdant farmland that yield millions of metric tonnes of cereal…
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
From Far Apart to Forever Together
Arsh Hazrah and Kelli McCord’s love story After being together for four years, Arsh Hazrah knew it was finally the right time to propose to his long-distance girlfriend, Kelli McCord.…
Lifestyle
Life Changing Luxury Travel
Experiencing the world beyond the all-inclusive resort For some, travelling is a way to relax, ignite passion, or escape from everyday life. For others, it is a chance to have…
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
2024 Lincoln Corsair
Elevated compact performance In the ever-growing category of compact luxury SUVs, the 2024 Lincoln Corsair is a solid contender. With its sleek design, plush cabin, advanced technology features and spirited…
