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 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…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Coffee Bar: The Colombian Coffee Bar & Roastery
Eight years ago, Santiago Lopez took a leap that blended heritage, hospitality, and heart. As the founder of The Colombian Coffee Bar & Roastery, Lopez wanted to do more than…
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
The Artist of Bespoke
Sam Abouhassan – Doing what he loves for over 40 years. When 13-year-old Abouhassan quit school, he walked into a tailor shop in a small town in Lebanon and asked…
Style
Masquerade into the New Year
Navigating a new world with a modernized twist on an old luxury fashion: Holiday Masquerade www.guess.com www.blus.com www.coach.com www.sjpbysarahjessicaparker.com GUESS Left to right: Sergio – Fulham Velvet Blazer- black, Warehouse…
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
3 Designers, 3 Summer Patios
We asked three local interior designers to come up with the ideal summer patio for a condo, lakehouse, and backyard. Here’s what they dreamed up. Katie Menon Stephenson Interiors Lake…
Decor
Old World Beauty, Modern Technology
Custom limestone features by Tuscan Stoneworx Known for its impeccable craftsmanship and innovative approach to creating limestone features, Tuscan Stoneworx transforms homes and spaces with a unique blend of artistry…
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 Sound of Unity
Suzanne Summers fosters connection through music and mentorship For Suzanne Summers, music and community-building go hand in hand. When she first started DJing 15 years ago, Summers identified a gap…
Culture
Clay, Connection and Community
Where artists grow and a dream is kept alive Even before Viva Clayworks was her own, KJ MacAlister was intimately familiar with the studio, having spent 17 years making, teaching,…
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
In the Spirit of June
Unique and unsuspecting gins from around the globe Celebrating gin in June makes sense: with World Gin Day on June 14 and more gins being produced far and wide, many…
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
Imagine Monet
Something Old - Impressionism. Something New - Immersive. No photo or video could ever quite capture the intensity and grandness of the magical immersive exhibition genre. A portfolio journey of endless…
Lifestyle
No Bookings? No Problem. Craft Your Own Luxurious Glamping Experience
The glimmer of hope that the loosening restrictions provided has been dampened for some who may have been vying to get away at some point this summer. With resorts filling…
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
Jan Parks: Edmonton BMW’s Leader Gets Personal
The dealership’s General Manager talks about his life, his home, and the 2020 BMW M8. Jan Parks is a tall drink of water. Seriously, he’s really tall measuring 6’7” to…
Auto
Acura MDX Type S
Sleek, powerful sophistication When it comes to Acura’s Type S branding, you know you are going to be driving something special. Acura only bestows the Type S badge to its…
