Bailey S. Barnard

In his role as Director of Social and Branded Content, Bailey S. Barnard oversees all of Robb Report's social media and its online sponsored and branded content, in addition to spearheading digital content development. He previously served as editor of RobbReport.com, and an associate editor for the print magazine, covering the home-electronics, personal-technology, private-aviation, yachting, and craft-brew industries and occasionally writing stories in the automotive, travel, spirits, and dining categories. Formerly, he served as gear editor and a contributing writer for TONEAudio, a web publication focusing on music and high-fidelity audio equipment, and as the editor in chief and creative director of a student-run art and literary magazine at the University of Iowa, where he studied literature, creative writing, journalism, and art history. He has also edited and designed the North American newsletter of an international nonprofit organization. He is an amateur musician and aspiring novelist. He publishes his creative writing on his website, www.plightofthepoet.com, and he is currently seeking publication of his first novel. Barnard is also an avid cook and proud home brewer.

Secret Histories of Rare Treasures: Joshua Bell's Red Violin

Art & Collectibles

The Incredible Story of Joshua Bell’s Stradivarius

The violinist who played The Red Violin soundtrack tells the tale of his 300-year-old violin.

By Bailey S. Barnard

Marine

This Italian Charter Yacht Is the Ultimate Beach-House Party Pad at Sea

The 142-foot Mondomarine superyacht Bina has everything you need for a Mediterranean summer escape.

By Bailey S. Barnard

Sports & Leisure

Memory Foam–Injected Liner Takes Surefoot Custom Ski Boots to a Whole New Level

The bespoke ski-boot maker’s new Contoura liners are like memory-foam mattresses for your feet…

By Bailey S. Barnard

Dining

World-Class Chefs to Headline Fourth-Annual Ultimo Culinary Weekend in Las Vegas

The culinary delights of Thomas Keller, Jérôme Bocuse, and others are just part of the extravaganza…

By Bailey S. Barnard

News

Luxury in America Compared to Luxury in England

With the launch of Robb Report UK, the U.S. and UK editors discuss their definitions of luxury…

By Bailey S. Barnard

Electronics

Silicon Valley Startup to Launch $500,000 VR System for All Five Senses

The revolutionary Sensory Gateway manipulates all five human senses to create true virtual reality…

By Bailey S. Barnard

Aviation

Air Play

Nearly a decade in the making, the Icon A5 amphibious light-sport aircraft (starting at $189,000) is finally in service and ready to be flown—by new pilots and experienced ones alike—on weekend getaways, lake-hopping excursions, and camping trips. Icon Aircraft, which made its first delivery of an A5 in July, designed the unpressurized, two-seat plane to […]

By Bailey S. Barnard