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Collecting art and car enthusiast, Japanese businessman put Rolls Royce Phantom with the Hermès mark

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The Rolls-Royce and Hermès bespoke specialists have worked together to design and completely hand-craft the exterior and interior of the car with a method exclusive to both homes.
Bespoke Phantom Oribe, with its splendid and magnificent beauty, is the latest creation of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The order was commissioned by Japanese businessman, art collector and supercar enthusiast – Yusaku Maezawa.

The exterior of the car is finished by a two-tone bespoke paint finish – MZ Oribe Green and cream, inspired by the color of the world-famous Japanese ceramics collection in the world owned by the owner. The car is envisioned by the customer as a “ground jet” to complement the private jet he has recently ordered. Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa was born in 1975. The net worth is assessed by Forbes to be $ 2 billion in March 2002. Currently ranks 30th among the 50 richest people in Japan. Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa founded Japan’s largest online fashion mall, Zozotown, in May 1998. The parent company – Zozo, is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In September 2019, Mr. Maezawa announced he would resign as CEO and sell the majority of his shares to Yahoo Japan in a deal worth more than $ 2.3 billion. Billionaire Maezawa also started selling CDs and records of his favorite bands by mail from his home. Mr. Yusaku Maezawa was also announced by Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, that he would be the first private customer to be brought to the moon by the company by 2023. The representative of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said: “This stunning version of our flagship product marks a memorable turning point for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, when bringing together two brands with a total length of history more than three centuries of experience and heritage. This product is the result of a deep, sincere partnership between the Rolls-Royce and the Hermès “. “In particular, the two brands’ skilled designers, materials specialists and craftsmen worked together to create a truly unique Phantom. This is truly an extraordinary privilege. , when we have the opportunity to partner with Hermès for a work that is challenging in terms of creativity that requires a high level of technical expertise to realize the great vision of our customers ”. “This unique Phantom is a fusion of East and West, classical and modern, serene soul and excitement. Working with Hermès has been a great exchange experience, both in terms of quality.” about creativity and culture; we have learned so many things from each other It is a great honor that our customers give us such a bold, clear and imaginative vision, indeed. What an absolute thrill to see this work done so perfectly “. The exterior of the car has a striking two-color combination, inspired by the distinctive green and cream glaze of ancient Japanese Oribe wares, of which Mr. Maezawa-san is a well-known collector. The upper part of the car is finished in Oribe Green, a Bespoke paint color created exclusively for the customer; Notably, Rolls-Royce has agreed to provide this paint color that customers can use on the private jet to which the Phantom will be paired. Developed for months by the experts at the Surface Finishing Center at Goodwood, this paint perfectly reproduces the lustrous, deep green enamel typical of 16th-century vintage pottery. This is finished with a creamy white paint finish. The color palette inspired by Oribe ceramics continues to be harmoniously coordinated in the interior compartment. This design was created and realized through a meeting between the designers and craftsmen of Hermès in Paris, and the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective team, comprised of designers, engineers and craftsmen. companies in Goodwood, West Sussex. The interior is finished mainly in green Hermès Enea Green leather, which extends to every detail that the customer can touch; For example, steering wheel, door handle, gear lever and knobs for setting the air-conditioning mode in motor cars. Hermès leather is designed around the top instrument panel, interior pillars, and rear storage shelves. It also covers less visible surfaces, including the glove compartment and the luggage compartment lining, the center console, the storage compartment and the Champagne cooler. Outside the glove compartment lid is embossed with the words Habillé par Hermès Paris, symbolizing the spirit of cooperation as well as the respect that the two families have for each other. Other decorative details include subtle lines of Hermès pipe, adorning the headrests and calf support in the rear seats, combined with soft Seashell White accents and floor mats. of wool of the same color tone. Taken together, these details open up a large, light-filled space. Inside the interior compartment also includes details specific to the design and craftsmanship of the Rolls-Royce Bespoke. Specifically, the wooden speaker cover on the inside of the doors has been crafted by meticulously perforating Royal Walnut walnut layers with natural ventilation holes, creating a seamless, aesthetic and refined texture. practice. Royal Walnut open-pore walnut wood material is also used to decorate the center and rear panel, and the back of the picnic table. Not only that, for the first time in a Rolls-Royce, the renowned Hermès ‘Toile H’ fabric covers the door armrests, center and rear panel, and, most notably, a star-headliner. featured. Not stopping there, Hermès also takes advantage of its heritage, famous horse-riding motifs and innovative handcrafting techniques to perfect the car. Specifically, the upholstery was created using stitching and stitching techniques that were only used by master saddle workers. For the Phantom Gallery, a Rolls-Royce feature that is designed to run the length of the auto dashboard, Hermès has placed a piece of art based on the artist and home design. famous French illustration Pierre Péron (1905-1988), who created many of the brand’s iconic scarves. The work is inspired by the famous Hermès horse motif, hand-drawn on a Royal Walnut open-pore wooden snail and placed behind a glass panel on the dashboard, creating an art gallery inside. interior compartment. This is also a proof that “nothing is impossible” when talented people, from two of the world’s top luxury brands, work closely together. an inspirational, far-reaching client like Mr. Maezawa.