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The collection of Kenzo Takada under the hammer
The legendary Kenzo Takada, who passed in October 2020, has left his mark on the history of fashion. Artcurial is holding two auctions dedicated to the designer in May, one ... -
Audemars Piguet joins forces with Super Heroes
If you’re an Avengers fan at heart, you’ll be as excited as we are by the launch of the Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon. A watchmaking marvel that ... -
Ruinart, or the nobility of the blanc de blancs
The arrival of a new Dom Ruinart blanc de blanc cuvée is always an event amongst champagne lovers. And the newly launched 2009 vintage is no exception. SoBARNES is bubbling ... -
Seasonal rentals: Once upon a time on the Basque Coast
Ce n’est pas un hasard si la Côte basque a été classée comme meilleure destination de bord de mer internationale dans le ! There’s a reason the Basque Coast is ... -
BMW goes in for extravagance
Based on the R 18, already considered a masterpiece in design in its own right, BMW has given free rein to the Kingston Custom workshop to create the breathtaking motorbike ... -
At the Ralph Lauren jazz club
For want of an in-person show, the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2021 collection from Ralph Lauren took the form of a shimmering, elegant and VIP jazz concert. It’s become a new ... -
A horological breakthrough from Frédérique Constant
The Swiss watchmaker has taken the world by surprise with the Slimline Monolithic Manufacture. Presented as a revolution in a voluntarily conservative universe, this watch could give Frédérique Constant a ... -
Buy at auction on a dream estate in Marbella
Located in the hills surrounding Marbella (Spain), La Zagaleta is considered one of the most exclusive private estates in Europe. Indeed, simply gaining access to it is a rare privilege, ... -
Le Petit Nice, joy of Marseille
More than a Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel, more than a Michelin 3-star restaurant, Le Petit Nice Passedat is an institution. It's part of what makes Marseille, Marseille. And to ... -
Lyon in all its glory
Foodies the world over worship Lyon and its art de vivre. The capital of the Gauls certainly has a lot to offer, starting with its historical neighbourhoods, which are listed ... -
Spiga: enchanting Bvlgari craftsmanship
The new Serpenti Spiga watches show off Bvlgari’s jewellery craftsmanship to the full. SoBARNES gives you a sneak peek at the workshops where these marvels come to life. The leading ... -
Rolls-Royce: how to rewrite time
Taking the opposite direction in the race for speed that has been marked the car industry since the very beginning, Rolls-Royce is launching the Phantom Tempus Collection, with a design ... -
Spain: the remarkable return of a market hard hit by the epidemic
The Spanish property market is usually buoyed by international clients, so hit a rough patch recently, but we can already sense that the situation won't last forever. Travel restrictions have ... -
A preview of Chanel’s new Coco Crush campaign
The Coco Crush collection is already a classic, but we have a real soft spot for its new digital campaign. So much so that we’re giving you a preview, just ... -
The Volvo that thought it was a smartphone
The SUV XC60, Volvo's world bestseller, has a great new look to kick-off 2021. And is now equipped with a multimedia system - developed with Google - that has turned ... -
A peak inside Louboutin’s digital plane
Unable to present his latest collections in a conventional fashion show, Christian Louboutin invited us aboard the inaugural flight of his interactive and totally crazy aircraft. Welcome to the world ... -
The reappearance of a Van Gogh
Art enthusiasts worldwide are holding their breath. On 25 March, Sotheby’s will be auctioning off a Van Gogh painting that has remained in the hands of a Parisian family for a ... -
A loft with an Eiffel to its name
Who would have thought 10 years ago that BARNES would be listing properties in Paris’ 20th arrondissement for sale? O tempora o mores, the Right Bank is seeing a profound ... -
When Jaguar revives the E-Type
More than a car, more than a work of art even, the E-Type is a legend. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Jaguar has created six sets of coupés and roadsters sold ... -
Bruno Mars and Lacoste take us back to the 70s
Given that fashion is such an ever-changing concept, it’s hardly surprising that the fashions of the 70s are slowly putting their corny past behind them as they begin to infiltrate ... -
Electric cars are gaining ground at Porsche
Electric propulsion is becoming a clear choice in all segments of the automotive industry. For those that doubted its potential on a sports car, Porsche has provided the answer in ... -
Monaco’s brazen modernity
Long overshadowed by a troubled image, the Principality of Monaco has successfully turned things around in the last 20 years with a new emphasis on glamour and environmental commitment. And figureheads ... -
Yvelines: the new real estate El Dorado for Parisians
The Yvelines property market has recorded a historic acceleration in early 2021, with transaction volumes, prices and flash sales skyrocketing. Bénédicte Petitcol and Nicolas Moirignot, from BARNES Yvelines, give us ... -
Fashion week: a true story of Paris
Fashion Week Fall/Winter 21/22 has confirmed that digital fashion shows can well and truly dazzle, with a good dose of cinematic and spectacular staging. Our favourites (in order of appearance) ... -
New additions to the Relais & Châteaux family
Relais & Châteaux undoubtedly represents the guarantee of a certain art of living throughout the world. And these eight new arrivals are no exception, in 100% SoBARNES style. Is it ...
Passions
Luxury is a constant quest for excellence, a demand for the highest quality, in which attention is given to the smallest details and the work a result of passion.
This passion for luxury is found in the art world, fashion, travel, gastronomy and of course, real estate.
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