The Allure of Luxury Psychedelic Retreats
At first glance, Craig Johnson,* 38, seems to have it all: he owns multiple automotive dealerships, oversees hundreds of employees and can afford to buy anything he wants. But like many people who have “made it,” he finds himself longing for something more. “Self-improvement and self-explorati
Seoul’s Skincare Scene Drives Global Beauty Trends
It’s almost impossible to imagine that barely 30 years ago, Seoul, South Korea’s beauty industry revolved around small herbal shops and local aestheticians. Today, the city not only serves as the nucleus of the K-Beauty phenomenon, but it has also become a global powerhouse in shaping how th
TCI Talks: A Third Culture Creative Explores Identity Across Borders
This Q&A is part of our TCI Talks series, where we interview third-culture individuals about how they navigate different spaces and cultures. Paolo Leone is a Toronto-based brand strategist and creative collaborator, originally from Salvador, Brazil. His Afro‑Brazilian roots and passion for gl
Well-Versed: How High Fashion Is Falling in Love With Literature
Notebooks in hand, pens poised to take notes, a Who’s Who of Chinese culture – including actors Li Gengxi, Zhao Jinmai and Liu Haocun – crane forward to hear more. The object of this glittering group’s undivided attention? A conversation about the legacy of French feminist writer Sim
Why Leith Is Edinburgh’s Most Captivating Waterfront Neighbourhood
I was walking down Bernard Street in Edinburgh’s trendy Leith district recently when I popped into a pub. Once inside, I was reminded of a scene from the 1996 movie Trainspotting, set in the same area, where a hapless American tourist walks into a bar to use the facilities—only to be set upon by
Why Circular Design Is Becoming Fashion’s Most Valuable Asset
Fashion is made to last—or so the marketing goes. Meticulously sourced materials, centuries-old techniques and expertly honed craft all add up to a promise of a timeless process. But even luxury products and materials end up on the scrap floor or collect dust on shelves, leading to excessive and e
How Luxury Watchmakers Are Embracing Sustainable Design
Luxury watchmakers are mining the ocean and beyond to power timepieces that merge timeless craftsmanship with sustainable innovation. Blending precision with purpose, these watches prove that conscious design can still keep impeccable time. 1. Ulysse Nardin Diver NET Vendée Globe, price upon reques
How AI Demand Is Fueling a Massive Data-Centre Boom
The day after he was sworn in as the 47th president, Donald Trump turned up in the Roosevelt Room in the White House, accompanied by three of the most consequential figures in the booming artificial intelligence industry: OpenAI founder Sam Altman, Oracle founder Larry Ellison and SoftBank’s found
5 Modern Fragrances That Maximize Sacred Aromatics
Smoke rising to the heavens, clouds of sweet scent carrying a message to the gods. It’s an evocative image, and among the reasons why aromatics have been integral to medicinal and spiritual practices since prehistoric times. Used as medicine, as well as a popular temple incense in Ancient Egyp
