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 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…
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…
Style
The Return of Romance
Lace, brooches, beaded bags, and statement earrings steal the spotlight There’s been a quiet shift in the way people are dressing. Lace is showing up in unexpected ways, layered under…
Style
Minimalistic Elegance for Design Enthusiasts
For all the style artists and expressionists, these layered multifunctional designs are suitable for all tastes. Contemporary, practical and elegant, these outfits fall in the staple category in our closet.…
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.…
Decor
Where You Come for Plants and Stay for the Feeling
Greenland Garden Centre unfolds in layers of colour There’s a consistent feeling among those who step into Greenland Garden Centre. It’s not one thing in particular, but a combination of…
Decor
Layering Up With CosaFina
Whether you are building a new home, looking to revamp a room, or are shopping for the perfect piece to complete a room, CosaFina will help you create a space…
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…
Culture
Infinite Inspiration
Where beautiful chaos becomes art — and community A letter from Prince Edward, then the Earl of Wessex (now The Duke of Edinburgh), sits on Edmonton artist Slavo Cech’s mantel.…
Culture
Jay Dontae on the body distorted
Intuiting the form of human abundance. Jay Dontae is a twenty-seven year old Edmonton based artist whose previous work in collage, photography, and film has riffed on the visual culture…
Culture
Painting Herstory
Poised, proud and predominant: Women deserving of remembrance In a world where every voice has a megaphone, portrait artist Shana Wilson utilizes her creative skills and self-made platform to honour…
Cuisine
Saddle Up and Sip: Wine Tours on Horseback
Seven spectacular destinations where the saddle meets the cellar Wine tourism has never been short of imagination, but for those who prefer their glass paired with fresh air and the…
Cuisine
Authentic Turkish Cuisine at its Best
Local Chef serves up delicious Turkish meals in a warm, homey atmosphere. It’s obvious Chef Yuksel Gultekin loves to cook. He can whip up a beautifully laid out classic Turkish…
Cuisine
110 Years of Luxury
Edmonton’s iconic Fairmont Hotel Macdonald celebrates a milestone as a must-visit destination for visitors and locals alike The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has stood as a beacon of elegance and hospitality…
Lifestyle
Edmonton’s Best Bets for July
From free festivals to stadium spectacles, summer delivers! Edmonton International Street Performers Festival (StreetFest) July 3 to 12 – Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton StreetFest returns to Churchill…
Lifestyle
Anything is Possible
Dr. Jodi Abbott on vision, values, and transforming healthcare Dr. Jodi Abbott, president and CEO of the University Hospital Foundation, started her career in community-based organizations where she discovered she…
Lifestyle
The Courage to Lead
Why authentic leadership should begin with self-awareness Dr. Johanna Pagonis has always known that leadership is more than a title. As the founder and CEO of Sinogap Solutions, a leadership…
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
Off-Roading Tough
Meets Downtown Elegance
We tour the 2021 Lexus LX at Lexus of Edmonton. The 2021 Lexus LX is more than capable of gliding over the mountainous terrain of Alberta while maintaining the sleek…
Auto
Peerless Refinement, Luxury and Modernity
The 2023 Range Rover - Modern Luxury When your vehicle has over 50 years of history behind it – the first Range Rover was introduced in 1970 – you don’t make…
