Art is taking to the streets of Miami
With the cancellation of Art Basel Miami due to the pandemic, art has found a new outlet on the streets. And when contemporary art is on the agenda, BARNES is ...Behind the scenes of the Chopard workshops
Only a select few Maisons master all the watchmaking and jewellery trades. Chopard is one of them. Craftsmen with exceptional know-how practice their trade in its workshops... SoBARNES gives you ...A pop-up bookstore in Paris by Louis Vuitton
When Louis Vuitton Publishing decides to set up its winter quarters in Paris, it has to be at the Brach, the most fashionable hotel in the 16th arrondissement. Until 18 January, ...The Maserati musical A to Z
You’ll recognise the music, and you’ll love the images. For its anniversary, the firm created by Alfieri Maserati decided to celebrate with an A to Z that we could watch ...Morgan, a stylish end to 3 Wheeler production
Half-car, half-motorbike, the 3 Wheeler is exiting the stage after a booming 10-year career. And Morgan is celebrating this end of an era in style with a limited series, unveiled ...Mauro Colagreco brings his touch to Saint-Moritz
In the series of unexpected partnerships that leave the mouth watering, the legendary Kulm Hotel in Saint-Moritz is welcoming the most talented chef of his generation, Mauro Colagreco. SAINT-MORITZ - ...In Rudolph Valentino’s lair in Beverly Hills
Rudolph Valentino was the first superstar in the history of cinema, in the 20s. SoBARNES takes you behind the scenes of the house he fitted out in his image on ...Longchamp awakens Paris
Longchamp’s new international brand signature, ‘Très Paris’, is spreading from the United States to China, with no translation necessary. And it is introduced in a charming short film in which ...Riva, an eternal elegance
How not to succumb to temptation when faced with the latest addition to the Riva shipyards, the 88' Folgore? This embodiment of design and luxury marks a new milestone in ...A setting worthy of Proust, in Le Marais
This extraordinary family house up for rent in Le Marais area is probably unique in Paris. SoBARNES gives you a sneak peek, with just a hint of nostalgia. PARIS – ...Esiweni, a French Lodge in South Africa
This safari lodge run by a French couple is a model of sustainable luxury. At a time when South Africa has just reopened its borders, SoBARNES opens the doors of ...When Geneva celebrates watchmaking excellence
The 2020 prize list of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) was something of a digital firework display. Women’s and men’s, sports or ornate, the watches honoured this year ...Reuge, the music box that puts on a show
Don't bother looking elsewhere, Reuge is the true master in its field. Established in Sainte-Croix since 1865, in the Canton of Vaud, this family manufacture cultivates an art we thought ...New York apartments by Aston Martin
Following its earlier venture in Miami, Aston Martin brings its vision of high-end real estate to Manhattan with 5 residential properties at 130 William bringing the worlds of architecture and ...Rolex, 5 letters that changed the world
When German watchmaker Hans Wilsdorf invented the name Rolex in 1908, he laid the foundation for what would become one of the world’s most renowned brands across all sectors. A ...The Lutetia by Coppola
The legendary luxury hotel on the Left Bank is keeping its doors open against all odds during Paris’ second lockdown. All the more reason to take a behind the scenes ...Stella McCartney’s sustainability manifesto
During lockdown, Stella McCartney found herself separated from her team for the first time in decades. This forced isolation led her to write a manifesto advocating for sustainable and responsible ...Fiat 500 3+1: 4 equals more
Just imagine: giving the 500 a 3rd side door on the passenger side! The Fiat city car regains the lead over its competitors in its electric version. As a sign ...Paris is well worth a dance
The encounter between director Michel Ocelot and dancer Pablo Legasa, the music of Erik Satie and the Parisian sky could only result in wonder. The director of Kirikou and the ...BMW, a glance in the rear view mirror
It is a rare occurrence in the motoring world to see top marks given all round in terms of style for a new release. The BMW R 18 is one ...Lalique returns to its splendour
The Botanica collection captures the pure Lalique tradition. To the delight of us all. René Lalique (1860-1945), a major figure of Art Nouveau then Art Deco, was above all a ...Piaget gives new meaning to personalisation
Offering customers the opportunity to personalise their watch to make it truly unique has always been a tradition at Piaget. But thanks to Infinitely Personal, the Swiss brand is taking ...Dior: beyond fashion
If Dior's Spring-Summer 2021 fashion show has made such an impression, it’s because of its extraordinary alchemy between fashion, the avant-garde and reflection on the place and image of women ...When Lenny Kravitz created his Steinway
Singer, songwriter, actor, designer: Lenny Kravitz can do it all. So when Steinway and Sons approached him with an offer for him to design his own piano and produce it ...Patek Philippe puts the spotlight on women
Patek Philippe has given its Twenty~4 a facelift while retaining its iconic, elegant, feminine and modern style. In 1999, Patek Philippe made the bold move into women’s watches with the ...
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