Porsche Taycan GTS: to infinity and beyond
In the (extended) Porsche family, GTS is synonymous with sport-tuned driving. And the newly launched electric Taycan GTS is no exception. With a range of up to 500 km. Thrilling! GTS: ...Chanel pays tribute to craftsmanship
Chanel’s commitment to its Métiers d’Art collection, presented every year since 2002, deserves recognition. The 2021/2022 show took place at 19M, the House’s new Parisian building dedicated to these exceptional ...Lady-Datejust Rolex: the classics never go out of style
With each season comes a new range of watches. And yet some icons retain their appeal generation after generation. Such is the case of the Lady-Datejust. SoBARNES brings you the ...The changing of the guard, Moto Guzzi style
This motorbike is one of the surprise stars bringing 2021 to a close. The V85 TT Guardia d’Onore celebrates 75 years of collaboration between Moto Guzzi and the Italian Cuirassiers’ ...Dine in style with Dior Cruise
Surfing on the presentation of the Cruise 2022 collection in Athens, Dior Maison has unveiled a tableware line drawing on the same antique inspiration. The result is surprisingly modern, and ...Bvlgari Hotel: the new name in Paris
Just days after its inauguration on 2 December 2021, Bvlgari Hotel Paris has already become an icon. SoBARNES takes you inside. It’s barely opened its doors and yet it’s already ...Four Seasons Madrid - a star is born
In a move away from its usual discretion, the Spanish capital is reinventing its art de vivre and its luxury. Case in point, the Four Seasons which has taken up ...The dazzling daring of Piaget
Because life is about more than just Haute Horlogerie, Piaget has made a name for itself as one of the world’s greatest jewellery brands thanks to the unequalled splendour of ...Rolls-Royce celebrates subversion with Black Badge
Driving a Rolls-Royce doesn't mean you can't break the codes of luxury. And that’s precisely what the Black Badge collection sets out to do. SoBARNES takes a closer look at ...Alpine: three’s the magic number
Since its resurrection in 2017, the Alpine A110 has become a cult object for sports car enthusiasts around the world. What it lacked was a real range. But now it’s ...In Tintin’s suite in Brussels
A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Hotel Amigo is a true reference in the Belgian capital. Its “Tintin” suite is a must for fans of the comic, ...A glimpse into the life of Karl Lagerfeld
A truly extraordinary auction is set to take place in Monaco then Paris this December, presented by Sotheby’s: 1,200 lots from the Karl Lagerfeld estate, objects from his private residences ...Mercedes returns to its SL roots
The new generation of SL Roadster once again comes with the iconic soft top and rear seats, even if the latter are for the most part symbolic. Ahead of its ...A new vision of the poles, by Fred & Farid
When Fred & Farid puts its spin on the advertising campaign for the launch of a polar exploration ship, SoBARNES naturally has to take a closer look. Welcome aboard Le ...Breguet, the whirlwind of life
Invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon ranks supreme among horological complications. Who better than the House of Breguet to pay tribute to its own history with the unveiling ...Louis Vuitton, the novel
Before becoming the name of one of the world’s most famous brands, Louis Vuitton was the name of a man. A craftsman and visionary entrepreneur, born 200 years ago in ...Visiting France’s highest hotel, in Val-d’Isère
Le Refuge de Solaise has taken up residence in this former cable car station at an altitude of 2,551m (8,370ft) in the form of a luxury hotel with the summits ...GPHG: watchmaking as an art form
The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2021 (GPHG) awards ceremony handed out prizes to astounding creations. SoBARNES presents its top picks. Every year, the watchmaking world holds its breath for ...The mighty Range Rover back on top
The 5th generation of Range Rover pushes the limits of luxury and automotive refinement to new heights. What Land Rover is describing as a “calm sanctuary” certainly leaves no-one in ...Jaeger-LeCoultre opens an exhibit in Paris
To round off the 90th anniversary of the Reverso with elegance, Jaeger-LeCoultre is inviting brand aficionados (and watch lovers in general) to an immersive exhibition at its temporary boutique in ...Barbour: a pioneer of sustainable luxury
What if sustainability were to become a central component of luxury? In any event, that has been the mantra of English brand Barbour for the last century. Its waxed cotton ...The home of the future through the eyes of Giorgio Armani
In the light of the past two years, it is clear that the home is a changing world. In any case, this is the conclusion that guided Giorgio Armani when ...Behind the scenes of the Blancpain workshops
The Ladybird Colors watch by Blancpain is a triumph of both jewellery and watchmaking. An art to which the secrets are rarely revealed. All the more reason to follow SoBARNES ...Bentley’s extraordinary Sicilian Western
Dare to be different. Bentley has produced a 3-minute road movie of its Continental GT Speed supercar shot during a closed session in Sicily. With a spectacular result, to be ...The unstoppable McLaren
With the 765LT Spider, McLaren has unveiled its most powerful-ever convertible. Fitted with a 765hp engine, and produced in a limited series of... you guessed it, 765 units! Which makes ...
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