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 Restaurant: Sabor
Christian Mena and Lino Oliveira opened Sabor in December 2008, inspired by the flavours and hospitality they had encountered while traveling through Europe in their twenties. That vision—of bringing a…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Musician: Emilio De Mercato
Classical music has been the centre of Emilio De Mercato’s world since the age of five when his mother’s influence brought him to the piano. Later, he earned his master’s…
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
Alligator Pie
A legacy of style, trust, and timeless fashion for kids “Did you know us downtown?” Catherine Medak asks her customers when they cross the threshold of her store, Alligator Pie.…
Style
The Enchanted
A magical story Simons presents a captivating fashion story with looks that are refined and graceful. Luxurious cotton, velvet, and velour fabrics reign supreme while allowing accessories like pearl and…
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
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
Four Tips for Choosing the Right Lighting
How to find the right fixtures and lighting for your space. It’s one of the only things in your home that will motivate you or relax you. That’s how the…
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
Karen Klassen Mosaics
Piece by piece: a collage of memories Karen Klassen assembles her mosaics like she’s creating a charcuterie board of collected memories. Klassen hand-selects all of her materials. Some, she sources…
Culture
Taking a Calculated Risk and Pursuing a Passion
How Jeffrey Meszaros found success as a full-time artist While working as a bartender almost two decades ago, Jeffrey Adam Meszaros (JAM) collected colourful bottle caps and, because they reminded…
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
The Weird and Wonderful World of Drink
The possibilities of unique and unexpected spirits and drinks are all around us. Anything can be fermented or distilled these days, so be open-minded to try something new. If you’ve…
Cuisine
Chef Sonny Sung Brings a Timeless Craft to La Ronde
One of Edmonton’s oldest restaurants serves up classic dishes in a special setting With stunning 360-degree views of Edmonton’s River Valley from the 24th floor of the Chateau Lacombe Hotel,…
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
The “M” Word
How one woman's struggle sparked a menopause movement In June 2022, Jesse Schewchuk found herself in a dark place, overwhelmed by symptoms that left her feeling like she was losing…
Lifestyle
World Class Luxury Marks YEG’s Skyline
The JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District offers guests lavish accommodations and access to everything a traveller could ask for. The evolution of Edmonton’s city skyline includes a 55-storey tall tower…
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
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…
Auto
Luxurious Sporty Flair
The pinnacle of athletic elegance and dynamic presence The Genesis GV80 Coupe takes luxury to a new level with its sporty design and performance to match. The result is the…
