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 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…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Distillery: Anohka Distillery
In just a few short years, Anohka Distillery has gone from an ambitious idea to a global award-winner, reshaping how consumers view Canadian whisky. Founded in December 2021 by Gurpreet…
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
My Left Hand Man
“The entire process was made easier because I knew I was going to Rina. I was going to Boulevard Diamonds and that was it.” —Derek Van Dusen Seven years ago,…
Style
Silky Slumber
There are many fabrics pyjamas are made of but silk trumps them all. You’re in downtown Edmonton. You walk by Night Owl Lingerie, tired and on auto pilot. Do yourself…
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
Condo Living: It’s The Life!
One West Block Glenora resident talks with Modern Luxuria about his 11th storey condo with an Edmonton view. It’s a building that has completely transformed the corner of Edmonton’s 142nd…
Decor
The Best of Every Decade
Edmonton’s newest home boutique sets the mood for a luxurious treasure hunt Rich fabrics, gorgeous furniture, and accent pieces from decades past fill every inch of space in Circa Living,…
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
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…
Culture
Painting the Town and Its People
Nathan Panousis’ art is all around us - from the walls of our city to the bare skin of those who walk it. For artist Nathan Panousis, painting murals and…
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
A Taste of Japan in the Heart of Downtown
Two-Star Michelin Chef Masaki Saito expands his omakase experience to Edmonton Nestled across from the JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District hotel and a short walk from Rogers Place, MSSM has…
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…
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
Carrie Doll's First Love:
We Get the Details
We ask the former television news anchor about her life, her joy and her first love. She has a face and a presence that most Edmontonians will recognize immediately. She’s…
Lifestyle
Sky High Luxury
A luxurious downtown lifestyle awaits in this stunning penthouse on the 32nd floor of FOX TWO. Upon entry, you are greeted with an open concept living area complete with a…
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
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…
Auto
Where Style Meets Sport
Revving up your driving experience to the next level An athlete through and through, the new 2022 Genesis G70 Sport comes dressed in a tailored suit, matching its performance chops…
