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A FIAT 500 BOAT HAS BEEN LAUNCHED – AND YOU COULD OWN OR GET ENGAGED IN ONE

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  • A limited-edition boat impressed by the long-lasting Fiat 500 has been created
  • ‘Car 500 Off-Shore’ is a real reflection of Italian craftsmanship, invoking Fiat 500’s elegant design and wealthy heritage to supply an progressive new solution to navigate the seas
  • The boat options two reclining lounges, supreme for sunbathing, and reaches speeds of as much as 24mph
  • 500 items of the ‘Car 500 Off-Shore’ have been constructed with a restricted quantity additionally obtainable for buy
  • Available to hire alongside the Amalfi Coast the place you’ll be able to even pay to have a marriage proposal

 

A Fiat 500 impressed boat has been launched referred to as the ‘Car 500 Off-Shore’.

The one-of-a-kind restricted version has all of the standout options of the long-lasting Fiat 500, but they’re replicated with marine-grade supplies and tailored to the brand new performance. 

Dreamt up by Italian entrepreneur Antonio Pietro Maria Galasso, 24, in partnership with Fiat, the 4.7 metres lengthy boat combines the automotive’s design, superior expertise and performance to create a singular and secure crusing expertise in a kind that completely epitomises the spirit of La Dolce Vita. 

From actual leather-based seating to stainless-steel accents, the inside showcases the long-lasting FIAT 500 automotive design, whereas marine-grade parts and supplies on the outside guarantee sturdiness and resilience towards the weather.

The roof has been eliminated, and the rear bench has been substituted with two reclining lounges, supreme for sunbathing. The ‘500 of the seas’ additionally options rounded headlights, rear-view mirrors, and half-wheel arches, sustaining the long-lasting FIAT 500 silhouette. Optionally, the boat will be outfitted with marine audio system and a multimedia participant, a hand bathe, or an upgraded dashboard.

With the choice of as much as 115 horsepower, the vessel affords spectacular efficiency, reaching prime speeds of 24 mph (39 km/h).

The 500 boat can transport as much as 5 passengers and comes with a small swimming platform and ladder that makes it supreme for day outings.

‘Car 500 Off-Shore’ is out there in two variations – the Puglia Edition, in a turquoise outer paint, and the Miami Edition, in a peach orange outer paint.

Only 500 items have been constructed with a restricted variety of these obtainable to buy.  Prices begin from £96,780.

For these unable to afford the close to six-figure outlay, ‘Car 500 Off-Shore’ can be obtainable to hire on the shores of the Amalfi Coast and Miami.  

“At first, they thought I was crazy. But now, with 60 units sold and 50 families employed, our FIAT 500 Car Off-Shore Dayboat speaks for itself,” says CEO of Car Off-Shore, Dott Antonio Galasso.

“I used to personal a FIAT 500 cabrio, continually drawing inspiration from it. Now, as I contemplate shopping for a brand new one, the long-lasting 500 is all the time with me, an integral a part of my day by day life that I am unable to stay with out. FIAT is not only a model; it is a legacy, inspiring innovation each step of the way in which.”

There are a wide range of tour packages obtainable in Positano, Italy together with a one hour 30-minute Dolce Vita Sunset Tour costing 400€ and, for these in search of an unforgettable second, the Vintage Wedding Proposal package deal at 1200€.

“There truly is nothing more La Dolce Vita in life than this. The Fiat 500 is a design recognised the world over, but I must admit I never thought I’d see that iconic silhouette floating on the Amalfi Coast. It’s official, it looks as stunning on land as it does in the sea,” says Damien Dally, Managing Director FIAT UK.

As a part of FIAT’s licensing program developed in collaboration with IMG, the FIAT Car 500 Off-Shore joins a various vary of client merchandise impressed by the FIAT model, together with attire, swimwear, toys, and kitchen home equipment.

For extra details about the ‘Car 500 Off-Shore,’ go to here.

April 18th 2024

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RollsRoyce

ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST PRISM: A TIMELESS STATEMENT OF SELF-EXPRESSION

  • Rolls-Royce presents Ghost Prism, impressed by the world of up to date design
  • Showcased in Gunmetal exterior paint, Burnout and black brightwork and 4 daring accent colors
  • Embodies the preferences of purchasers from the style and design industries, more and more compelled by darkish, impartial tones with daring strokes of color
  • Limited to 120 motor automobiles, referencing Rolls-Royce’s 120th anniversary in 2024
  • Confirms that Ghost is the purest canvas for self-expression within the luxurious sector


 “At Rolls-Royce, we are led by the tastes and desires of our clients, who in many cases determine global trends in fashion and the wider luxury sector. Ghost Prism is an extension of the personal aesthetic of a specific subset from this group of tastemakers. The motor car’s innovative use of dark, neutral tones with subtle impulses of colour, places it firmly within the contemporary luxury landscape. Our clients are experts and connoisseurs who know exactly what they want; Ghost Prism celebrates the unique relationship we have with them.”
 Anders Warming, Director of Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Many Rolls-Royce purchasers are highly effective and influential figures within the worldwide vogue, design and super-luxury neighborhood. These people apply their skilled instincts, in addition to their private sensibilities, to their Rolls-Royce commissions. Based on the shut relationship the marque’s designers have with these purchasers, they’ve anticipated demand for an rising aesthetic motion and created Rolls-Royce Ghost Prism.

Drawing inspiration from the world of up to date design, Rolls-Royce Ghost Prism showcases flawlessly completed darkish, impartial tones that are subtly accented with daring strokes of color, making a timeless assertion. It is that this distinction between a strong type and vibrant, spectral hues that impressed Ghost Prism’s title.

The instance introduced is proven in Gunmetal gray, which has a wealthy mineral end, produced by an exacting 10-step course of through which 4 layers of paint are meticulously utilized, then polished by hand for 16 hours.

In place of the marque’s traditional mirror-polished chrome steel end, the motor automobile’s grille and rear-lid brightwork are introduced in high-gloss Burnout, a smoked black-grey hue. To obtain this impact, every metallic piece is hand ready by the marque’s artisans: first, a light-weight abrasive is used throughout each bit to supply a ‘key’ for a hardwearing primer, onto which 4 coats of Burnout paint is then utilized. After curing, these items are individually polished to make sure that they match the high-gloss brilliance of the motor automobile’s coachwork. In retaining with the understated aesthetic of Ghost Prism, the entrance bumper and aspect profile brightwork characteristic a deep gloss black end.

Clients have a alternative of 4 daring accent colors – Phoenix Red, Turchese, Mandarin and Forge Yellow – to enrich their chosen exterior color and create the placing distinction central to this up to date design motion. The chosen accent color is utilized to the decrease bumper inserts, brake callipers and coachline – a sparing but cohesive gesture that spans the mechanical, aerodynamic and sculptural components of Ghost. The refined flashes of color additional prolong to the inside of the motor automobile, together with the 1,040 colored ‘stars’ within the Bespoke Starlight Headliner – every individually positioned within the leather-based canvas by perforated holes, exactly chalked and punched by hand – which fill the cabin with a delicate glow.

While purchasers are in a position to appoint their inside suite with a near-limitless variety of Bespoke colourways, early Ghost Prism commissions incorporate a light-weight and vibrant palette, in distinction to the daring authority of the motor automobile’s exterior.

Just 120 examples of Ghost Prism can be found globally, a refined acknowledgement of 2024 being the 120th anniversary of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

NEDCcorr (mixed): CO2 emission: 343 g/km; Fuel consumption: 15.0 ltr/100 km / 18.8 mpg. WLTP (mixed): CO2 emission: 347-359 g/km; Fuel consumption: 15.2-15.8 ltr/100 km / 17.8-18.6 mpg.

Lexus

LEXUS UNVEILS INSTALLATION BY MARJAN VAN AUBEL AT ICA MIAMI

“8 MINUTES AND 20 SECONDS” IS A NEW INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION INSPIRED BY THE POWER OF CARBON-NEUTRAL ENERGY AND THE LATEST LEXUS CONCEPT CAR

PLANO, Texas and MIAMI, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2023) – Today, Lexus unveiled “8 Minutes and 20 Seconds”, an set up by Dutch photo voltaic designer Marjan van Aubel, which is now on view throughout the sculpture backyard on the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami). Brimming with life and coloration, the placing photo voltaic sculpture reimagines the Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst (LF-ZC) idea automotive as an interactive expertise via van Aubel’s trademark use of photo voltaic cells. “8 Minutes and 20 Seconds” marks van Aubel’s first public challenge in Miami and has been realized via design growth by spatial and expertise design agency Random Studio.

Named in reference to the time it takes daylight to succeed in the earth, “8 Minutes and 20 Seconds” makes use of Organic Photovoltaics (OPV), third-generation photo voltaic cells which are each clear and wealthy with coloration, to translate the LF-ZC right into a graphic sample design, in a true-to-size illustration of the idea automotive.

“8 Minutes and 20 Seconds” awakens to the presence of viewers as they transfer round it and discover totally different views. Four particular person movement sensors spark gentle to bounce and ripple like water throughout the set up’s base, which represents the automotive’s EV platform. At sudden intervals, the set up springs to life in an ephemeral spectacle—gentle cascades throughout it as a melody crescendoes, mirroring the dynamics of the automotive in movement and providing a sensory glimpse into the power of driving. As the day progresses, the nice and cozy, dawn hues reflecting all through the OPV sheets give approach to cooler tones.

Throughout the day, the sculpture harnesses solar energy, drawing power from the OPV sheets. These photo voltaic cells accumulate power into batteries discreetly nestled throughout the sculpture’s base. Slowly however certainly, this continuous absorption culminates, storing a reservoir of solar-derived energy to assist maintain the sculpture’s charming shows and options.

The set up emanates an ambient melody, weaving collectively heat string devices, mushy piano and chimes that harmonize with the encircling surroundings. Intermittently, the melody is embellished with birdsong and different sound results. At occasions, the composition introduces woody bamboo notes, a refined nod to the unique automotive’s inside bamboo materials, integrating its essence into the auditory expertise.

On view via December seventeenth, “8 Minutes and 20 Seconds” marks Lexus’ second 12 months partnering with ICA Miami and the model’s sixth immersive expertise throughout Miami Art & Design Week. Through collaboration and presenting world-class installations, Lexus and ICA Miami are dedicated to constructing experiences that encourage guests to ponder the immense potential of inventive design.

Globally acknowledged as an advocate for sustainability in artwork and design, van Aubel is a pure accomplice to Lexus’s forward-thinking design ethos. Notably, Van Aubel beforehand labored with Lexus as a mentor to the winners of the 2023 Lexus Design Award, which gives mentorships and growth help for rising designers world wide to create new merchandise that construct in the direction of a greater future. Championed for her furnishings and lighting design in addition to public installations, her work bridges photo voltaic expertise with aesthetic design options. Her work is held within the collections of prestigious establishments such because the MoMA, Vitra Design Museum, Stedelijk Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

“It’s been a joy to bring the LF-ZC concept car to life! Lexus’s ethos towards innovation, craftsmanship, and new material use resonates with my design practice. This installation invites people to interact with light and color and engages them to imagine a more sustainable, positive future. Through this partnership, I could tell a new narrative of generating energy beautifully,” mentioned Marjan van Aubel.

“We are honored to work with a solar design pioneer as esteemed as Marjan van Aubel. Her singular vision and expertise have built a remarkable installation that illuminates the design essence of the LF-ZC concept and her dedication to human-first, sustainable design is something we share and value dearly. It’s thrilling to see this sculpture come alive in the garden at ICA Miami,” mentioned Brian Bolain, Lexus’ international head of promoting.

“Environmental sustainability is a priority for ICA Miami as we have made a year-round commitment to minimizing and offsetting our carbon footprint. Marjan van Aubel’s powerful work with Lexus represents significant advances in innovative sustainable design and represents how global ecological concern drives contemporary solutions. We are delighted to provide an important platform for Marjan van Aubel and their powerful work during Miami Art Week,” mentioned Alex Gartenfeld, Irma and Norman Braman Artistic Director at ICA Miami.

Alongside the brand new set up, Lexus will once more current Lexus Art Series: Art and Innovation talks with Whitewall. On Wednesday, December sixth at ICA Miami, two panels, Reimagining Systems: Tapping into the Power of Light and Design within the Public Arena: A Vision for Humanity, will provide impactful conversations to the general public at 4:30pm and 5:30 pm, respectively. In addition to Marjan van Aubel, members of the primary dialogue will embody moderator and Whitewall Magazine senior editor Eliza Jordan and Lexus Color & Sensory Designer Viviana Hohenstein. The subsequent dialog with Interior Chief Designer at Toyota Motor Corporation’s North American design studio, Calty Design Research, William Chergosky, artist Ralph Nauta, and ICNCLST CEO  Sky Gellatly can be moderated by Le Car co-founder and CEO Tamara Warren.

ABOUT MARJAN VAN AUBEL

Marjan van Aubel Studio is an award-winning progressive photo voltaic design apply that brings photo voltaic power into each day life. Designing for a optimistic future via combining the fields of sustainability, design and expertise. The studio is creating lasting change via photo voltaic design, integrating solar energy seamlessly into our environments akin to in buildings and objects. With the objective to make solar energy extra accessible for everybody. Most notable works are Sunne, Current Table, Power Plant and the roof of the Netherlands Pavilion on the World Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Marjan has collaborated with international manufacturers akin to Cos, Timberland, Swarovski with the purpose of accelerating the worldwide power transition to photo voltaic. Graduating from the Royal College of Art (Design Products MA) in 2012 and the Rietveld Academy DesignLAB (BA) in 2009.

Additionally, van Aubel was designated ambassador of Dutch Design Week 2022, amplifying the initiative and her personal photo voltaic ambitions.

ABOUT INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART MIAMI

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) is devoted to selling steady experimentation in modern artwork, advancing new scholarship, and fostering the alternate of artwork and concepts all through the Miami area and internationally. Through an lively calendar of exhibitions and packages, and its assortment, ICA Miami gives an essential worldwide platform for the work of native, rising, and under-recognized artists, and advances the general public appreciation and understanding of essentially the most progressive artwork of our time. Launched in 2014, ICA Miami opened its new everlasting house in Miami’s Design District on December 1, 2017. The museum’s central location positions it as a cultural anchor throughout the neighborhood and enhances its position in growing cultural literacy all through the Miami area. The museum provides free admission, offering audiences with open, public entry to inventive excellence 12 months spherical.

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami is situated at 61 NE forty first Street, Miami, Florida 33137. For extra data, go to www.icamiami.org or observe the museum on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and discover the ICA Channel for inside appears at ICA Miami exhibitions and the practices of essentially the most thrilling artists working at the moment.

ABOUT LEXUS

Lexus’ ardour for courageous design, imaginative expertise, and exhilarating efficiency allows the luxurious way of life model to create superb experiences for its clients. Lexus started its journey in 1989 with two luxurious sedans and a dedication to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to satisfy the wants of worldwide luxurious clients in additional than 90 international locations. In the United States, Lexus automobiles are offered via 244 sellers providing a full lineup of luxurious automobiles. With eight fashions incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxurious hybrid chief. Lexus additionally provides 9 F SPORT fashions, one F efficiency mannequin and one F mannequin. Lexus is dedicated to being a visionary model that anticipates the longer term for luxurious clients.

ABOUT RANDOM STUDIO

Random is a spatial expertise design studio and B-corporation based mostly in Amsterdam and Paris. The studio focuses on creating areas that change and evolve based mostly on their interplay with individuals, structure, nature and expertise.

News

Polestar’s Interest in Producing Synergy Supercar

Polestar has expressed interest in developing a supercar based on the Synergy concept, as stated by design boss Maximillian Missoni. While there are no concrete production plans yet, the positive feedback received for the concept and the confidence in the engineering team have made this a compelling prospect for Polestar in the future.

Missoni emphasized that there are no guarantees, but the desire to pursue this project is there. The UK-based engineering team at the Horiba MIRA facility could make the production of a low-volume car a feasible possibility. This team, responsible for the aluminum architecture of the Polestar 5 and Polestar 6 models, is well-equipped to create specialized and high-performance vehicles.

If the Synergy were to enter production, it would be based on a monocoque rather than the new aluminum architecture, according to Missoni. He expressed confidence in the Polestar brand’s ability to create a supercar and is excited to see the brand’s future direction.

The Synergy concept, initially described as a “fantasy supercar,” is a combination of three models created for a design contest. After an extensive selection process, the final design was a result of collaboration between contest winners and the Polestar design team. The concept car, standing at 1.07 meters tall and 4.65 meters long, boasts striking features such as imposing wheel arches, a large front splitter, and a dramatic rear lightbar.

The exterior design draws inspiration from a hammerhead shark, encapsulating the concepts of “emotional durability” and “technical upgradability,” according to Polestar.

Motorsport

McLaren Speedtail Inspired One-Off Guitar Made With Leather, Carbon Fiber

A unique electric guitar has been created, drawing inspiration from the design of the McLaren Speedtail XP2 prototype. Crafted by David Gordon Guitars in Miami, Florida, this instrument was showcased at the 2023 National Association of Music Merchants show. The guitar incorporates various styling elements from the hypercar, resulting in a sleek and distinctive design.

The guitar’s body is constructed using lightweight alder wood, accompanied by a master-grade flamed maple neck. Additionally, it features a lower horn made from aircraft-grade aluminum and an ebony fretboard. The exterior paint of the XP2, known as Saragon Quartz, played a role in influencing the finish of the guitar. According to David Gordon, the talented luthier and owner of David Gordon Guitars, the supercar served as the perfect source of inspiration for this masterpiece.


RollsRoyce

Rolls-Royce Phantom Inspired by Cinque Terre: Celebrating the Italian Riviera

  • Rolls-Royce presents a unique Bespoke Phantom ‘Inspired by Cinque Terre’ that honors the beauty of the Italian Riviera and its winemaking traditions
  • The hand-painted Gallery artwork captures the vibrant colors and famous architecture of the five cliffside fishing villages
  • The rear doors feature an embroidered grapes motif and the picnic tables have an inlay design paying homage to the region’s viticulture
  • The Bespoke Starlight Headliner showcases an intricately embroidered map of Italy with five glowing stars positioned to represent the five historic Cinque Terre villages

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is proud to present the Phantom ‘Inspired by Cinque Terre’, a magnificent Bespoke motor car that showcases the captivating allure and rich viticultural heritage of the legendary Italian Riviera.

The Cinque Terre, meaning ‘Five Lands’ in Italian, is located on the rugged coast of Liguria in northern Italy. These centuries-old fishing villages – Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore – are renowned worldwide for their terraced vineyards, which overlook the Mediterranean Sea, making them a true marvel in winemaking.

This extraordinary motor car highlights the stunning vineyards of the area through intricate Bespoke features. Its exterior is finished in a deep and lustrous Ligurian blue, enhanced by a hand-applied double coachline in Navy Blue and Jasmine, adorned with a delicate grapes motif.

The timeless interior combines Grace White and Navy Blue leather with Jasmine accents, featuring a delicate grape-branch embroidery on the rear doors. Each embroidery piece consists of 9,215 stitches created using two different techniques. The grapes are embroidered with satin stitch, meticulously aligned to catch the light and give each grape a lifelike tone and luster. The grape leaf is crafted with a flatter tatami stitch, providing a textural contrast and enhancing the embroidery’s tactile qualities.

The grapes motif is also captured in an intricate inlay design on the picnic tables, made with stainless steel and gold plating. The surfaces are painted in Milori blue with a subtle sparkle to give depth and vibrancy to the color. The inlays are then meticulously applied by hand and sealed with a clear lacquer, resulting in a seamless and polished finish.

Above, the Bespoke Starlight Headliner is adorned with a map of Italy, embroidered with 14,338 individual stitches. Five glowing stars, placed by hand at the coastline’s edge, represent the Cinque Terre villages. Achieving the perfect embroidery required more than a month of meticulous adjustments by the Bespoke Collective to strike the right balance between thread shimmer and minute detail for the entire outline of Italy.

Inside the motor car’s expansive fascia lies the Gallery, showcasing a specially commissioned artwork capturing the colors, architecture, and vibrant character of Cinque Terre. The composition is a digital sketch brought to life with water-based acrylic paint applied by hand through airbrushing, resulting in an incredibly detailed artwork that is finished with multiple coats of clear lacquer. The focal features of the painting are positioned strategically within the Gallery so that every occupant of the motor car can easily admire them.

A final touch awaits inside the glove compartment, where silver debossing depicts the five villages.

The Phantom ‘Inspired by Cinque Terre’ has found its place in the client’s collection as a unique commission that will never be replicated.

NEDC combined: CO2 emissions: 345 g/km; Fuel consumption: 18.7 mpg / 15.1 l/100km. WLTP combined: CO2 emissions: 362-351 g/km; Fuel consumption: 17.7-18.2 mpg / 15.5-16.0 l/100km.

Motorsport

Bentley Tricycle Inspired By Mulliner Has Quilted Leather Seat, Five-Point Belt

Bentley has created a new tricycle for kids, drawing inspiration from its bespoke Mulliner division. This specially designed trike incorporates elements commonly found in Bentley’s customized Mulliner models, providing children with a luxurious riding experience.

The Mulliner tricycle comes in White Sand paint, directly taken from Bentley’s color palette. To ensure safety, it features a five-point harness with magnetic buckles that securely fasten the child. The tricycle also boasts a newly designed seat with soft inserts, showcasing Mulliner’s signature diamond-in-diamond handmade quilting. Additionally, the headrest proudly displays the Bentley badge stitched onto it.


Motorsport

See Buick Wildcat EV Hit The Road In Behind-The-Scenes GM Design Video

The Buick Wildcat EV caused quite a buzz when it was unveiled last year. Taking inspiration from iconic Buick cars like the original Wildcat and Riviera, this 2+2 coupe showcased Buick’s new design language. Although it’s highly unlikely that the Wildcat EV will make it into production, a recent video on the General Motors Design Instagram account gave us a closer look at this stunning concept car.

The video starts with a person walking through a dimly lit garage, passing by rows of Buicks parked in the shadows. Then, the spotlight shifts to the vibrant orange Wildcat EV. Similar to the metallic gray concept car, there are subtle differences in the design, such as the wheel design and the absence of chrome around the windows. The front fascia is also slightly different, featuring a blacked-out finish instead of chrome slats. However, the most noticeable difference is at the rear. Unlike the concept car with tail lights that extend up the sides of the rear window, the orange Wildcat’s lights are integrated into the tops of the fenders, extending along the edge of the rear spoiler.

After the initial introduction, the Wildcat EV takes to the open road, gracefully maneuvering along a scenic two-lane highway with a picturesque body of water by its side. The video showcases the sleek silhouette of this low-slung coupe as it gracefully climbs hills, descends into canyons, and passes by a breathtaking waterfall. According to General Motors Design, this animation video was created as part of the pitch to GM leadership, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Wildcat project.


Motorsport

Bentley “Scent Of Noir” Fragrance Gives Guys That New Car Smell

Bentley announced it made a new fragrance for men which is said to be inspired by the British luxury car brand’s Blackline models which come with blacked-out details instead of the usual chrome trim.

Officially called Bentley For Men Black Edition, the new masculine perfume comes in a sharp monochrome bottle that resembles a tailored tuxedo, designed to reflect the lines and curves of a Bentley, the company says.

With heavy black glass, the bottle also features discrete silver-white stripes, polished silver metal shoulders embossed with the car maker’s logo, and a silver cap ringed with Bentley’s signature knurling that’s present in the interior of all its cars.

Bentley For Men Black Edition Fragrance
Bentley For Men Black Edition Fragrance

Designed by master perfumer Dorothée Piot, Bentley’s black-themed fragrance is described by the Crewe-based luxury vehicle makers as follows:

In the opening, a radiant accord of powdery violet and tangy tangerine feels as fresh as a clean white shirt. Cool pink pepper and nutmeg add the silvery flash of a pair of sleek, brushed steel cufflinks. Brightened by a hint of jasmine – the gleam of a silk tie – the heart of the fragrance unfolds like a dark, subtly textured fabric of smooth patchouli and earthy papyrus. Darker still, the drydown weaves cool incense, tobacco-scented tonka bean, and leather-tinged Atlas cedarwood on a base of musk and crisp, dry wood.

Like the Blackline series, this perfume is all about cutting-edge gravitas, lending the wearer a scent that is both purposeful and enigmatic.

Besides the new Black Edition fragrance, the maker of the Continental GT also sells the Momentum Unbreakable Eau de Parfum and the Magnetic Amber fragrance.

Bentley says that 40 percent of the cars it makes are outfitted with the Blackline pack which replaces all chrome and satin finishes – except the winged badge and Flying-B mascot’s feathers – with Beluga black, including the wheels, headlight surrounds, and matrix grille.

The latest model in the company’s lineup to be available with the chrome delete option is the new Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) Mulliner, which debuted last week as the brand’s flagship, featuring a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine delivering 542 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque, exclusive 22-inch wheels, and airline seats as standard.

RollsRoyce

Rolls-Royce Unveils Amethyst Droptail: An Expression of Purity, Clarity, and Resilience

  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents the Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail
  • An extraordinary coachbuilt project inspired by the birthstone of the patron’s son
  • Features a celebration of craft, minimalism, and meticulous attention to detail
  • The veneer aft deck is the largest wood surface ever produced by Rolls-Royce
  • The rear section is the only aerodynamically functional wood surface on a new motor car
  • Incorporates precious amethyst gems into the interior and exterior
  • The Pantheon grille features both brushed and polished finishes for the first time
  • The design is inspired by the client’s Vacheron Constantin timepiece
  • Unveiled to the commissioning client at a private event in Gstaad, Switzerland


“This stunning expression of the Rolls-Royce Droptail truly captures the soul of its commissioning client. This distinguished and international individual exemplifies connoisseurship, and their global outlook, refined tastes, and deep-rooted heritage were a broadening pleasure to explore. The extraordinary projection of their spirit, captured in the Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail, is a clear statement of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild’s intent: to collaborate profoundly as a means to produce a historic expression of applied art. It is the client’s personal involvement that gives Coachbuild motor cars their unparalleled strength of character. These products reflect an exceptional clarity of vision, executed with absolute conviction. Amethyst Droptail captures these virtues in extremis.”
 Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“A Coachbuilt Rolls-Royce derives its identity and legend from the accomplishments, sensibilities, and character of its owner. It is this human dimension, combined with highly progressive design, that makes it entirely unique and irreplaceable. This specificity gives every Coachbuild commission a sense of timelessness and artistic endurance. Within Rolls-Royce design, Amethyst Droptail will stand in our history as a representation of how accurate our creative response can be in projecting the soul of an individual commissioning client through both literal and highly conceptual expressions of personal luxury.”
 Anders Warming, Design Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail is the epitome of quiet artistry, and its significance lies in its depth of detail. Together with a discerning patron whose character resonates throughout the commission, we explored their sensibilities, cherished pursuits, and values through masterfully curated details, each imbued with profound symbolic significance. Created for an individual with a passion for modern design, the minutia of haute horlogerie techniques, and whose family has a special connection to gemstones, Amethyst Droptail is a remarkable projection of connoisseurship, contemporary design, and personal heritage.”
 Alex Innes, Head of Coachbuild Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Amethyst Droptail

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents the Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail, a breathtaking coachbuilt masterpiece that celebrates its commissioning client’s cultural heritage, family legacy, and personal passions.

One of four unique expressions of the Rolls-Royce Droptail, Amethyst Droptail is an elevated expression of applied art, commissioned by a patron whose family business has grown from a gemstone boutique to a multinational corporation with diversified interests. The client is well-traveled, internationally educated, and draws inspiration from various sources. They are an established patron of the arts, with a collection of precious jewels, significant motor cars, and contemporary artworks housed in a specially commissioned private museum.

The patron requested an elegant expression of the Droptail inspired by the amethyst gem, which is both the birthstone of their son and a symbol of purity, clarity, and resilience. The themes of this exceptional motor car explore these qualities in extraordinary depth. Amethyst Droptail reflects the client’s passion for quiet artistry and subtle details, rewarding those who study it with beguiling elements.

Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail was unveiled at a private event in Gstaad, Switzerland, a region of particular significance for the patron.

A Flower in the Desert

The patron and co-creator of Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail wanted to celebrate the cultural heritage of their home region. Rolls-Royce Coachbuild designers responded with an inspiration point – the Globe Amaranth wildflower, which blooms in the desert near one of the client’s homes.

The exterior paint finish captures multiple stages of the flower’s bloom. The main body color is a soft purple hue with a subtle silver undertone, named Globe Amaranth as a tribute to the flower. It is enhanced with fine flecks of powdered aluminum that reflect the light and create an iridescent finish. The upper coachwork is a deep purple Amethyst contrast paint containing red, blue, and violet mica flakes that create a mauve color with a subtle metallic sheen.

In sunlight, the motor car reveals a hint of mauve paint on the inside of the 22-inch wheels, providing an elegant contrast to the mirror-polished aluminum surface. The exterior also features a complex treatment of carbon fiber on the lower sections of the motor car. The carbon fiber is finished with a fine layer of lacquer tinted with Amethyst pigment, creating a unique effect that speaks of the client’s passion for subtlety and restraint.

Depth of Detail

The client’s trust in Rolls-Royce’s artisans is expressed in the Pantheon grille treatment. The exterior grille surround and ‘kinked’ vane pieces feature both hand-brushed and hand-polished finishes, creating a precise line that demarcates each finish. This surface treatment, inspired by the client’s interest in haute horlogerie, is achieved through over 50 hours of collective work.

The front end features an intricate lower front air intake digitally designed and ‘printed’ in a lightweight composite. It incorporates 202 hand-polished stainless-steel ingots, each painstakingly painted in the Globe Amaranth hue. The front is completed with a Spirit of Ecstasy figurine surrounded by amethyst cabochons.

Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail celebrates the materials and crafts personally curated by the client and their family. The motor car features a stunning Calamander Light open-pore wood, with colors that inspired the leather treatment. The leather, in the Sand Dunes hue, contrasts gently with the wood. The interior wood parts extend from the fascia and doors to the shawl panel, center armrest, and aft deck. The wooden surface on the aft deck is both an artistic piece and the world’s only ‘raw’ wooden surface that produces downforce on a new roadgoing motor car.

The interior treatment also includes the adornment of the rotary dials with rare amethyst gems. The client personally approved each stone, ensuring their exceptional depth and clarity. The interior suite is completed with woven leather floormats, paying tribute to traditional weaving crafts.

Bespoke, Elevated

A removable hard top gives the Rolls-Royce Droptail two distinct characters – an open-top roadster and a dramatic coupé. The roof incorporates electrochromic glass that can change its color and transparency instantly. When deactivated, the glass is completely opaque with a subtle purple tint that matches the exterior finish. When activated, it becomes translucent with a hue that matches the Sand Dunes leather used in the interior suite.

A Singular Timepiece

The Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail features a unique timepiece commissioned by the client from Vacheron Constantin. Handmade in Geneva, the timepiece named ‘Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon’ has an intricate hand-wound movement and is securely housed in a specially designed holder. The timepiece combines beautifully with the motor car, with amethyst-colored inserts on the instrument dials and a hand-crafted sunburst guilloché pattern on the baseplate.

Amethyst Droptail: A Personal Place in Rolls-Royce History

The Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail is a testament to the client’s passion for quiet details and meticulous craftsmanship. It represents the harmonization of heritage, modernity, and soul in one of the most historically significant Rolls-Royces ever built.