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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...Midway between the Panthéon and the Jardin du Luxembourg, in Paris
Certain things never change, in Paris. Starting with the Panthéon district which has retained a family charm unlike any other over the generations. This is reflected in the apartments that ...A private jet worthy of a luxury hotel
The Bombardier Global 7500 is well on the way to achieving its goal: becoming THE benchmark in long haul private jets in terms of luxury, comfort and lifestyle. SoBARNES invites ...Paris Opera: Aida revisited
Now that the cultural and artistic spheres have taken to the Web, this decidedly bold performance of Aida, recorded at the Opéra Bastille, is available free of charge on the ...Gabrielle Chanel: a life in music
Chanel is more than just a brand; the name itself is the stuff of legend. Following its earlier look at her love of dance, SoBARNES is about to offer you ...Cartier heritage up for auction
A rumour that piqued SoBARNES’ interest: Friday 3 March, Artcurial will be offering 240 lots from Cartier and its boutiques around the world at auction. A rare occasion to acquire ...Harley-Davidson on the road to new horizons
It’s a classic, textbook case. How to revive the Harley-Davidson legend in a global market that swears by ultra-versatile, comfortable motorbikes, with a host of electronic driving aids? Basically the ...A Florentine residence with the Duomo just next door
There are few times when real estate and lifestyle become one, but this is certainly one such moment. This Florentine penthouse overlooking the Duomo is an absolute gem, and is ...The Pershing 8X: an Italian take on sports yachting
The latest model from the Pershing shipyards, the 8X triumphed at the 2021 Motor Boat Awards in the Custom Yachts category. Indeed, with its speed, manoeuvrability, comfort and sports design, ...A journey to the ends of the Earth with Lamborghini
When you think about a long-distance road trip along routes that have barely been mapped, Lamborghini is probably not the first car manufacturer that comes to mind. And yet... The ...B&O invents the sound of the future
Beosound Level is a portable and connected speaker with one heck of a design that guarantees longevity. Danish Bang & Olufsen is once again out ahead of the curve with ...Valentine’s Day in Paris, luxury hotel-style
What if these troubled times were the ideal moment to kiss and make up with Valentine’s Day? Paris’ luxury hotels certainly intend to celebrate February 14 in #staysafe style. We ...Reverso: the secret to eternal youth
More than just a watch, the Reverso is an icon in the true sense of the word. And like all icons, it is truly timeless. To celebrate the 90th anniversary ...
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