Rolls-Royce Unveils Phantom Model in 'Designer Collaboration'

Collaboration with Dutch Designer Iris van Herpen

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has collaborated with renowned Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen to unveil the ‘Phantom Syntopia’.

Based on the Phantom Extended Wheelbase, this model takes its name from Iris van Herpen’s 2018 collection. The vehicle features the ‘Weaving Water’ pattern showcased in that collection.

According to the company, the most technically complex and challenging techniques in Rolls-Royce’s history were employed to create a car made exclusively for one individual. The Phantom Syntopia will be officially delivered to the customer in May.

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The exterior of the vehicle is painted with a newly developed ‘Liquid Noir’ paint. It was created by adding a mirror-like pigment finish with color-changing properties to the darkest black paint from Rolls-Royce. Depending on the light, it displays various colors such as purple, blue, magenta, and gold.

To achieve a luxurious gloss, a new technique of applying pigment to the clear coating was additionally developed, which took over 3,000 hours of testing and verification. The Weaving Water Starlight headliner uses one flawless leather selected from over 1,000 hides. The headliner is decorated with 162 delicate petals made from glass organza fabric, and 187 of the 995 sparkling optical fiber ‘stars’ were hand-applied.

Torsten M?ller-?tv?s, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, “The Phantom Syntopia is the most ambitious, unique, and highly bespoke model among Rolls-Royce vehicles, showcasing the stature of a true luxury house. The Phantom Syntopia once again demonstrates the possibilities of innovation, craftsmanship, and bespoke across not only automobiles but the wider luxury sector.”

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