In an unstable environment, where current events can sometimes be dizzying, elegance remains a guiding light. It is a way of inhabiting the world, of cultivating what truly matters, of giving meaning to what we own and wish to pass on.
Since its creation, BARNES has been committed to promoting it through prestige real estate. Our success is owed above all to its founder, my wife, Heidi Barnes. Heidi, whose natural elegance captivated me from the very first glance, instilled in our house the pursuit of beauty, truth, and refinement that has never left us.
Our activity experienced a rebound in 2025. In Europe, Spain and Italy are undergoing a true renaissance, Portugal confirms its dynamism, and France shows signs of recovery. In the United States, Miami and Austin, cities combining quality of life, security, and favorable taxation, are attracting a discerning clientele. In the Middle East, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are establishing themselves with a new generation of international investors.
This edition of the BARNES Magazine takes you to meet the men and women who have made excellence their compass: gallery owners passing on their passion, a Michelin-starred chef reinventing luxury, a philanthropist changing the world through food, and craftspeople perpetuating exceptional know-how.
Elegance, as we can see, cannot be decreed. It is transmitted, cultivated, and reinvented every day. This is what we invite you to discover in these pages.
Thibault de Saint Vincent
President of BARNES International
Elegance as a Guiding Light
In an unstable environment, where current events can sometimes be dizzying, elegance remains a guiding light. It is a way of inhabiting the world, of cultivating what truly matters, of giving meaning to what we own and wish to pass on.
By Thibault de Saint Vincent
