FYI: A bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom has been crafted to honor the Year of the Dragon, featuring tailor-made luxurious interior and exterior designs that showcase Chinese cultural symbols.
### Luxurious Features and Customizations
Investing half a million dollars in a Rolls-Royce is not just buying a car; it’s owning a piece of finely crafted luxury. Among the customizable options for the Rolls-Royce Phantom is the captivating Starlit headliner, a feature that can be tailored to personal preferences to create unique celestial designs. In an exquisite commission by a private collector in Shanghai, one Phantom headliner stands out as a particularly spectacular work of art, with opulence that extends throughout the vehicle.
### Commissioned to Celebrate the Year of the Dragon
In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, a discerning client requested a Phantom Extended with a long wheelbase. This elegant car was designed by a team of talented Chinese designers. Their mission was to encapsulate revered Chinese symbols and personal iconography while seamlessly blending Rolls-Royce’s distinctive design elements. According to Shuai Feng, the Lead Bespoke Designer at Rolls-Royce, the goal was to create a design that respected both the cultural significance and the brand’s identity.
### Distinctive Design Elements
The intricately designed headliner showcases a stunning motif of two dragons holding pearls, emblematic of the lunar year’s finale. It features a mesmerizing array of 768 red and 576 white fiber optic lights, surrounded by 24 shooting stars, evoking the brilliance of a fireworks display inside the luxury cabin.
The artistry extends to the Phantom’s dashboard, which is made from a blend of four types of wood with 297 unique pieces. The base is crafted from smoked eucalyptus, detailed with sycamore veneer to outline the design. Filling the cloud-like spaces is ash burr, and depth is added with black bolivar veneer. This meticulous craftsmanship is mirrored in the red and black leather seats that bear the owner’s family name, elegantly embroidered in ancient Chinese calligraphy.
### A Look at Rolls-Royce Heritage
Founded in 1904 by Henry Royce and Charles Rolls, the iconic brand is headquartered in Goodwood, England. Under the leadership of current CEO Tufan Erginbilgic, Rolls-Royce continues to blend innovative engineering with breathtaking design.
### Conclusion: A Spectacle of Excellence
The bespoke Chinese-inspired Phantom is a testament to Rolls-Royce’s commitment to personal luxury and exceptional craftsmanship. It highlights the harmonious fusion of cultural heritage and modern design excellence, making it a true collector’s masterpiece.
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