How Lily Li’s First Major Purchase Became a Symbol of Freedom
There’s something deeply satisfying about defying expectations, and Lily Li’s first major purchase was nothing if not defiant. Fresh out of university, she entered a Louis Vuitton boutique with her first paycheck from Arthur Andersen and left with a Stephen Sprouse collaboration bag that
In War-Torn Regions, Technology Becomes a Tool for Cultural Preservation
When the painter Mohammed Al-Hawajri was a young boy, he used to visit the Old City of Gaza, a bustling and ancient section of covered market in Gaza’s capital. At the centre stood the al-Omari Mosque, built in 1149 and flanked by a dense labyrinthine gold market, or souk. The souk, its windows br
In a Connected World, Cybersecurity Is a Strategic Investment
As relations between Russia and Ukraine continued to fray in 2022, Lester Chng was thinking about how that conflict could pose cybersecurity risks for the major Canadian bank he worked for. He and his colleagues assessed potential risks and used what they learned to run an exercise with company lead
Are Lab-Grown Diamonds the Real Deal?
When Pamela Anderson arrived at the Met Gala in May, she was the very picture of a modern new era in Hollywood glamour. Makeup-free and with a new platinum bob, her look was complemented by 24 carats of lab-grown diamonds from Pandora. It was an unconventional jewellery choice for an A-list celeb to
Inside the Luxury Hotels Transforming Wellness Tourism
Nestled between a range of green mountains and a sparkling sea, near the superyachts and designer shops of Porto Montenegro marina, sits the new SIRO Boka Place. A sanctuary with all the trappings of a luxury resort, SIRO is not your typical escape everything about the property, from its design to d
The Quest to Fight Loneliness With Real-Life Connection
Pro tennis player Alexander Zverev inadvertently became a high-profile example of the emptiness of solo achievement this summer. Born in Hamburg, Germany, to Russian parents, Zverev opened up to the media about struggling with loneliness. “I feel very alone out there at times. I struggle,” he sa
3 Magazine Toasts One Year of Storytelling, Culture and Connection
On a late-summer evening with the city abuzz from the Toronto International Film Festival, 3 magazine gathered friends and partners from around the world to mark a defining moment: its first anniversary. The exclusive celebration unfolded at the sleek rooftop lounge at Harriet’s—perched atop 1 H
How David Zilber’s Fermentation Expertise Is Revolutionizing the Food Industry
As natural orange wines surge across trend-driven bars, and kefir, kimchi and kombucha crowd supermarket shelves, fermentation is having a moment—and so is David Zilber. After redefining the craft at Copenhagen’s legendary Noma and co-authoring cult classic The Noma Guide to Fermentation, he’s
4 Luxury Car Designs That Bridge Past and Future
As the automotive world shifts gears—electrifying, diversifying and expanding its cultural vocabulary—four legacy marques show how thoughtful design can bridge past and future with quiet confidence. Lexus GX The luxurious new Lexus GX appears ready to conquer remote rocky trails, despite the fac
Lilly Singh Breaks Taboos in Doin’ It
Breaking boundaries is second nature for Lilly Singh, the Indian-Canadian actor, writer, producer and host. Now with her new film, Doin’ It, which centres on the female sexual experience, she’s stepping into deeply taboo territory with humour and heart.
