Love and Heritage

Ours are troubled times. Never have people, places, and the beautiful objects that make up our world seemed so precious. "Beauty will save the world," says one of Dostoyevsky's characters. And this beauty must be respected, preserved, nurtured. It is in this spirit that BARNES is proud to be partnering with Reluxury to launch the Pre-Loved Luxury Show, set to be held from 15 to 17 November 2024 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. This unique event showcases the foundations of our commitment to luxury residential property, the art of living and hospitality, in a vision rooted in circularity. Reselling, repairing, renovating, restoring, reusing, recycling and reinventing are the pillars of this event.

Art, architecture, design, fine wines, yachting, high fashion, real estate — all the areas in which BARNES is active will be represented. In the 90 international locations where we have established a presence, from iconic cities to exceptional holiday destinations, we are committed to offering a second chance — a second life — to properties of timeless beauty.

Love and heritage are the bedrock of our calling. And who better to illustrate this than Joy and Alexandre Barrière? This pair of energetic thirtysomethings took the reins of the eponymous family group just over a year ago. Their aim is now to prepare the group for the "fourth generation." It is with great pleasure, and the sentiment of deeply shared values, that we invite them into our magazine.

Thibault de Saint Vincent
BARNES President