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 Skin Innovation: Nakatsui DermaSurgery
Dr. Thomas Nakatsui and the team of medical professionals at Nakatsui DermaSurgery have an irrefutable reputation that extends well beyond the Edmonton city limits. For many, the uptick in post-treatment…
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
Savour the Scent
Small-batch fragrances by Paraphrase transform perfume into a sensory ritual For Joshua Smith, perfume was always about more than the finishing touches of an outfit. After studying industrial design at…
Style
Italy, Europe, Edmonton:
Fashion Forward Custom Mens Shoes
An Edmonton shoemaker’s story of success in an industry where competition is global and style is priority. Julio Sanchez was born to a family of shoemakers in Chile. He brought…
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
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…
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
The Evolution of the Lion
The art of Josh Harnack The lion came first. Not in myth, but in brushstrokes—painted in a moment of awe when Josh Harnack, then a student at Vancouver Film…
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
Workshop Eatery Reopens Dining Room and Patio
The fine dining restaurant will continue to offer its Woodshed South menu until COVID-19 pandemic fears subside and diners are ready for a three course meal and bottle of wine…
Cuisine
An Intimate Escape in Bustling Old Strathcona
A peek inside an unassuming wine bar built on connection, conversation and constantly evolving flavours Tucked just off Whyte Avenue, Coterie is the kind of place that slowly reveals itself.…
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
Fire and Ice
Getting to know Mark Fistric. “If I switch fire halls, it’s kind of like getting traded, although it’s in the same city. It’s 10 km down the road, not 10,000…
Lifestyle
Built for Creativity
How serial entrepreneur, Joel Eden, builds products, brands, and connections Joel Eden is all about bringing people together to create brands and products. Whether he’s building a brand, a community,…
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
Style, Luxury, and Power
BMW’s flagship is a showcase for the future of luxury The BMW 7 Series sedan, a long-standing member of the luxury flagship club, is set to redefine deeply set standards…
