Dior, through rose-tinted glasses in Granville
Without a doubt one of this summer’s most endearing exhibitions. Dior en Roses pays tribute to the couturier at his childhood home in Granville through a remarkable collection of haute ...The future of Ferrari
The story of a paradox. In order to conform to the environmental requirements in force, Ferrari is presenting the 296 GTB with an engine that, although smaller than its predecessors, ...A new way to visit Rome, at Hôtel de la Ville
It’s one of Rome’s best kept secrets. On the top floor of Hôtel de la Ville is a panoramic penthouse with a terrace that just emanates la dolce vita. Take ...Alexis Mabille's Femme-Fleurs
The presentation of Alexis Mabille's autumn-winter 21/22 couture collection in an ode to classicism won over the international press. SoBARNES takes you backstage, bouquet of flowers in hand. The concept ...The BMW scooter that will have you raring to go green
Masterpiece alert. The CE 04 recently unveiled by BMW has rendered all other models obsolete. In addition to its more than attractive design, it also boasts top-level performances and equipment ...The extraordinary technical feat that is the 4-face Reverso
The Roman god Janus may have had two faces, but the Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 has outdone him with four. An astonishing lesson in savoir-faire by Jaeger-LeCoultre, revealed by ...Omega sets its clocks to Olympic time
Postponed by a year due to the pandemic, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will take place from 23 July to 8 August 2021. The perfect occasion for Omega - the official Olympic timekeeper ...Monaco: the city-state of sculpture
Headed up by Artcurial, the principality is transforming into an open-air gallery over the summer. From Niki de Saint Phalle to César and Robert Combas to Rony Cragg, the sculptures ...A demonstration of haute couture by Chanel
The Maison on Rue Cambon returned to the traditional catwalk for its Autumn-Winter 2021/22 haute couture collection. An impressionist manifesto of great simplicity, orchestrated from the Palais Galliera. And little ...Magnifica, Bulgari's flamboyant signature
Magnifica, Bulgari's latest high jewelry collection, is an extraordinary expression of the brand's expertise. Italian maestria is unequalled when it comes to combining craftsmanship and creativity. As it's important to ...The Lutetia is bringing Paris back to life
A legend of the Left Bank, this iconic luxury hotel remained open against all odds during the various Parisian lockdowns, and is now back with a bang. SoBARNES gives you ...Behind the wheel of the world’s most expensive car
The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail revives the golden age of classic cars, solely obeying the rules of bespoke and unbridled luxury. A masterpiece in design to be discovered with SoBARNES. . ...Dior graces Athens
The Cruise 2022 fashion show took place in the Panathenaic Stadium in a remarkable event. Under Maria Grazia Chiuri, its Creative Director, Dior dazzled the fashion world once again. You need ...The Golden Age of Vacheron Constantin
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American 1921 in style, Vacheron Constantin has set itself an extraordinary challenge: reproducing this icon in a one-of-a-kind creation, using only antique tools, ...Oberoi reinvents Marrakech
2020 was hardly the best year to open a luxury hotel, whether in Morocco or anywhere else. But the Oberoi Marrakech carried off just such a feat, dusting down all ...Going electric: child’s play for Volvo
Here at SoBARNES we’re tipping our hat to the Swedish manufacturer, which has released a funny, heart-warming and unabashed clip to promote its switch to electric vehicles. Self-deprecation at its ...Alexandre Mazzia and his Marseille stars
His was the only French restaurant to land a third star in the Michelin Guide in January 2021, a stunning achievement stymied by the periods of closure due to COVID-19. So, ...Ludmilla Makowski: the talented new artist in Lupin
Lupin, which is back for a 2nd season on Netflix, is one of the biggest global hits of 2021. A blockbuster that has got everyone talking about young French actress ...Tambour Carpe Diem, a reinvented Vanitas
The stunning Tambour Carpe Diem watch tells time with two automata, a snake and a skull. Louis Vuitton has dusted off the classic Vanitas theme. After having secretly filled several ...The Fragonard that went unnoticed
Testimony to Fragonard’s most virtuostic period, Philosopher Reading had not been seen in over two centuries. Identified by an expert auctioneer during an estate inventory in the Marne département of ...Bugatti Chiron Super Sport: always more
Don't try to find any rationality in this car capable of reaching speeds of 273mph. It’s all about passion, performance and the search for perfection. The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport ...The Unbeatable Patek Philippe
For 45 years, the Nautilus range has been sitting at the pinnacle of luxury watches worldwide. This iconic model has been meticulously updated by Patek Philippe over the years, with ...Le Carl Gustaf, the new king of St Barts
Considered one of the jewels of the Caribbean, Le Carl Gustaf has reopened its doors, now under the management of the Barrière Group. More than a 5-star hotel, this guest ...The new luxury lifestyle - van life
“Van life” is a social phenomenon. The idea of life in a converted van has swept the globe in the wake of the past year. The only thing left to ...Aston Martin designs its future
With the DBX, Aston Martin has come up with a devilishly attractive SUV, one that should help win over a new clientèle – more family-oriented but still passionate about sports ...
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