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 Artist: Jennifer Annesley
Jennifer Annesley has been working with watercolour as her medium of choice since graduating with a bachelor of fine arts in visual arts from the University of Alberta in 1989.…
Awards of Excellence
2025 Salon: Parlour Barba
Vea Fonua and Ron Johnston opened the first Parlour Barba location in 2022, hoping to create a sense of community and belonging during an otherwise ordinary experience of visiting the…
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
Spotlight On The Sports Jacket
Gone are the days of the hunting-and-fishing coat. Incorporate a sports jacket into your wardrobe this spring and pair it with your favourite jeans, trousers or shorts to add a…
Style
The Short Boot Affair
While extra tall boots dominated the fall runways this season, the elegance of the midi boot was still on display. Modern Luxuria curated some of these same styles from the…
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
Finding the Formula for Timelessness in the Art of Woodworking
Brian Guenther Studio One builds the thoughtful and unexpected. In our day-to-day, we hardly ever consider the details of carpentry or woodworking, but it is something that surrounds us. We…
Decor
The art of woodworking with Kenton Jeske
Design, Inspiration and becoming a craftsman woodworker. A local artist, designer and craftsman whose work you’ll find in a number of homes, businesses, and more recently, in a Louis Vuitton…
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
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
Crafting Dimensions
The artistry of Clay Ellis The studio of master craftsman, Clay Ellis, sits right in the heart of Edmonton’s lively arts community. His dedication to the craft and years of…
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
Rooms with a View
Three prime locations to enjoy top tier food and drink. Alchemy An attendant pulls forward the bookcase allowing access to an intimate space on the fifth floor of the JW…
Cuisine
Continental Treat Fine Bistro: A familiar place that feels like home
Can the secret to success be this simple? Continental Treat celebrates its 41st birthday this year leaving inquiring minds—many of which belong to other restaurant owners—asking one question: what’s their…
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
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…
Lifestyle
After a Highly Anticipated 2 Year Wait, Jesse Cook is Finally Coming to Edmonton
The multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed Guitarist, Composer & Producer reflects on his career and passion for breaking down the rules to be Jesse Cook You were born in Paris, France.…
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
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…
