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 ...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 ...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, ...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 ...Brazen luxury by Pinel & Pinel
Founded in Paris in 2004, the Pinel & Pinel factory has pulled off the extraordinary feat of reinventing the trunk-maker's craft. Thanks to a combination of boldness, careful creativity and ...The recovered splendour of the Hôtel de la Marine, Paris
Four years of restoration works have breathed life back into this gem of 18th-century architecture, which is opening its doors to the public for the first time. SoBARNES was fortunate ...The submarine for the modern-day Nemo
Did you know that you can buy your very own submarine? Thanks to the Dutch manufacturer U-Boat Worx, you can explore the abysses without compromising on comfort. Who hasn't dreamed ...The Mystery Clock: a Cartier legend
The Mystery Clocks produced by Cartier in the ’20s and ’30s are coveted among watch enthusiasts. The clock presented for sale by Piasa on 19 May is one of a kind. ...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 ...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 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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...The secret of the Bridgerton diamonds
Bridgerton is one of this year’s big phenomena. SoBARNES takes you behind the scenes and unveils the secrets of the jewels worn by the series’ heroines, led by Lady Daphne.. ...Chez Germain, the speakeasy 2.0
All of France’s bars may be closed, as lockdown dictates, but that won't stop a visit to Chez Germain, the incredible online digital pub created by liqueur-maker St-Germain. Think you’ve ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...
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