August 2022
Beryl Bacchus Managing Editor
Beryl Bacchus has had an extensive career with over 20 years in the fashion, events and entertainment worlds. Spending time in Montreal, Toronto and New York, she moved to Edmonton just over a decade ago and is excited to bring her passion for community to Modern Luxuria Magazine and help showcase the talent and vibrancy of Edmonton from a fresh perspective.
Contributors Twyla Campbell is a freelance writer
Marcia J. Hamm is a lover of all things
and food columnist for CBC Radio
wine, but is especially passionate
(Edmonton). She is a seasoned traveler
about Italy's native grape varieties.
who seeks unique destinations both
She is a WSET diploma holder, an
local and abroad. A proud supporter of
Italian Wine Scholar and one of only
Canadian wine and sustainable food
15 Italian Wine Experts In the world
producers, Twyla is a regularly sought
through the Vinitaly international
food panelist and judge for culinary
Academy (VIA). Marcia also loves to
competitions in Canada.
sing, ride her bicycle, have dinner parties and relax on the patio.
Nev Ostoin is a lover of the outdoors, and winter being her favourite season
Emily Welz is an internationally
makes her a perfect fit in Edmonton. Her
published photographer and stylist.
passion is capturing every-day moments
Before running her photography
around the city, obsessing over perfectly
studio full-time, she worked in media
framing each shot. Nev's favourite
communications and literacy
transportation method is her bike, and
advocacy. Her passion for storytelling
she can be found enjoying coffee at
inevitably led her to pursuing
Kaffa or a good glass of wine at Rosso.
photography, creative direction,
Her photography focus is always on and
modelling, styling, and set design.
the camera is always within arm's reach. Mona Rose Butler, originally from
Tom Sedens is a husband, father of 3,
Vancouver, brings with her to
lover of pie and a world traveler that
Edmonton a background in lifestyle
has explored over 50 countries. He is
writing within the luxury realm. When
an accredited member of AJAC
not working or training for her next
(Automobile Journalists Association of
strongman competition, she can be
Canada) who loves driving anything,
found exploring the restaurants and
anytime, anywhere.
coffee shops of Edmonton or taking her dog, Pixel, on adventures.
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