A new, bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom is the result of a partnership between the super luxury automaker and Hermès, a French luxury goods company. The Phantom Oribe was designed and handcrafted by bespoke specialists at both houses after being commissioned by Japanese entrepreneur, art collector and supercar enthusiast Yusaku Maezawa.
The exterior of the car was designed to match the green and cream glazes of antique Japanese Oribe ware, something Maezawa is a prominent collector of. The upper part of the saloon is finished in Oribe Green, a bespoke color created exclusively for this client over the course of many months by specialists in the Surface Finish Center at Goodwood, the home of Rolls-Royce. In an uncharcacteristic twist, the paint formulation will be made available for use on the client’s private jet.
The lower section of the car is cream colored.
The interior also features wooden speaker frets that have been created by perforating open pore Royal Walnut, which also features on the center and rear console and picnic table backs. The Hermès ‘Toile H’ finds a home on canvas on the door armrests, centre and rear consoles and headliner.
The Phantom’s Gallery wears unique artwork that Hermès commissioned that is based on the work of celebrated French artist and illustrator Pierre Péron. The work has been handprinted on the wood and is presented behind a wall of glass.
“This unique Phantom is a fusion of East and West, ancient and modern, serenity and exhilaration. It was a great creative and cultural exchange working with Hermès; we learned a great deal from each other. It is always a pleasure when a client brings us a bold, clear and imaginative vision, and a great thrill to see it realized so perfectly,” said Michael Bryden, Lead Designer, Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe design process
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The interior of the Phantom is designed to seamlessly meet the exterior as colorways and textures blend to create a unique and intimate riding experience. The cabin of the vehicle is finished predominantly in Hermès Enea Green leather, extending from the steering wheel to the duchess handles, gear selector, and rotary controls. Further, it covers the upper instrument panel, interior pillars, and parcel shelf.
The car’s glove compartment, luggage compartment lining, center console, and decanter stowage compartment have also been constructed using the material. The glove compartment lid is embossed with the signature Habillé par Hermès Paris.
Delicate Hermès piping adorns the headrest cushions and calf supports of the rear seats, while soft Seashell White accents and matching lambswool floor mats complete the look.
Hermès created all the leather upholstery using stitching and edge-painting techniques originally employed by master saddlers.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe
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