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Issue 04 – Summer 2025 |

Power

Power is constantly being redefined—by those who wield it, those who challenge it, and those who aspire to build it differently. How power can be used is top of mind for our cover subject, tech founder Christian Weedbrook, whose business is developing the technology that may one day revolutionize our world, but in a way that’s useful and available to everyone. We’re also taking a look at the new power brokers of energy, as well as exploring the punch of more-is-more maximalist fashion.

Meet The Canadian Founder Changing The Future of Computing

As the founder of quantum computing company Xanadu, entrepreneur Christian Weedbrook is on a mission to decode the quantum world—and build machines that can do what today’s computers never could

Words By Jared Lindzon
Personalities
Culture

These Four Hotels Will Take Your Sleep to the Next Level

Wherever in the world your travels take you, these hotels will offer you the best in rest and relaxation

Words By Rebecca Gao
Culture

This All-Women’s Wrestling League Is Big Business

Sukeban, an all-women’s wrestling league, is slamming into world domination — and about to become your new obsession

Words By Rebecca Gao
Ideas

The UAE’s Latest Venture Might Surprise You

With the news that a new Wynn Resort in Ras Al Khaimah will include a casino, the conservative-leaning United Arab Emirates is on the cusp of a bold new era of tourism—and potentially a legal and cultural shakeup. Here’s why regulators think it’s worth it

Words By Pacinthe Mattar
Culture

The Season’s Best Fashion Trend Is Over-The-Top Exuberance

The higher the heel, the bigger the skirt, and the more vibrant the hue, the better

Culture

Status Symbols Are Changing — & So Are The Ways We Show Them Off

Traditional markers of wealth have become more accessible, so the rich have found a new way to show off their social position

Words By Sarah Laing
Personalities

The Asian Art Market Is Thriving — Meet The Man Behind Its Boom

As chairman of Phillips Asia, Jonathan Crockett is helming the organization’s successful expansion of auction houses into the Asian market—and putting it on the art-world map

Words By Erica Ngao
Personalities

Inside Architect Javier Campos’ Nature-Forward Mexico Oasis

Biophilic architecture is reshaping the way we build, weaving nature into our homes and cities to boost well-being and sustainability—and Vancouver’s Javier Campos is ahead of the curve

Words By Christine Jean-Baptiste
Culture

The Speechwriters Who Wrote History

An insider’s take on the do’s and don’ts of political speech writing—and why it’s more than just spin

Words By Sarah Laing
Culture

Behind The Movement To Return Stolen Artifacts To Their Homes

Around the world, museums and art galleries are finally responding to pressure to return stolen artifacts, from the Benin Bronzes to the Parthenon Marbles

Words By Corrina Allen
Culture

The Art of Going Elsewhere

Skip the usual in favour of these alternative travel destinations

Words By Nicole Edwards
Ideas

Why These Forward-Thinking Cities Are Building For The Long Game

From Astana to Kaohsiung, cities around the world are transforming mega-event spaces into cultural hotspots that stand the test of time

Words By Kunal Chaudhary
Culture

From The Screen To Your Table, How Cinema Impacts What We Eat

How global cinema can spark real-life food trends

Words By Sadaf Ahsan
Ideas

The New Power Brokers

An emerging group of energy titans are reshaping the global landscape. New geopolitical alliances reveal the promise and complexity of building wealth and sustainability in a rapidly changing world

Words By Ramona Leitao
Personalities

The Family Keepsake That Sparked a Cultural Movement

The talisman that inspires Fête Chinoise founder Deborah Lau-Yu

As told to Katherine Singh
Culture

Private Companies Are Entering The Space Race, But At What Cost?

We’re launching into a new golden age of space exploration—but this one is dominated by corporate giants and involves thorny questions around sovereignty, resource extraction and access

Words By Elizabeth Howell
Ideas

5 Sustainable Materials Greening the Glamour of Design

From leather made by bugs to plant-based fur, here are the natural materials that have captured the attention of investors worldwide

Words By Alicia Cox Thomson

A sharp, smart read for global thinkers

3 centres and celebrates cool, successful and interesting third-culture individuals, global thinkers, and the culturally curious.