Although they are accustomed to designing couture for the Fashion Week runways, the following designers have tried their hand at dressing up cars instead. Take a look at our top picks from the ‘fashion meets wheels’ trend over the years.
Hermes for Bugatti
Back in 2008, when Bugatti launched its special edition Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermes, we were pretty stunned. This car screams pure luxury, and we would expect nothing less from two of the most luxury brands in their respective markets. This Veyron includes a Hermes logo on the front grille and wheels and the Hermes leather finishing interior adds another ultra-elegant touch.
Matthew Williamson for Rover
Launched during London Fashion Week back in 2002 and unveiled by supermodel Erin O’Connor, Matthew Williamson’s flamboyant design is a fusion of Bollywood and Moulin Rouge. With a risky red and fuchsia colour scheme, Persian style floral interior, lashings of gold Indian silk and pink backlights; this Rover is certainly distinctive. Williamson once said, ‘Cars are the ultimate fashion accessory’ but we fear we would feel a bit too over accessorised with this one!
Paul Smith and Jaguar
British designer Paul is famed for his signature stripes so it comes as no surprise that he would slap these down the middle of a Jaguar, giving it a ‘groovy’, Austin Powers-esque vibe. He teamed up with Vogue to create this fashion car and raised a fortune for MacMillan Cancer Support when it was displayed at a charity event that had Kylie Minogue and Sir Elton John in attendance. Do you think you’re brave enough for this paint job?
Victoria Beckham and Range Rover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OJB4Hb4jXE In 2013, Victoria was appointed as the creative director for the special edition of the Range Rover Evoque. The Evoque displays classic Range Rover features mixed in with contemporary design, thanks to Mrs Beckham. It also juxtaposes traditionally masculine and feminine features in a creative way, for example the stony, matte grey exterior clashes with the rose-gold accents in the cockpit of the vehicle. It may not be as extravagant as the other cars on our list but it helped create 1000 jobs in Merseyside, which is always a positive.
Gucci and Fiat 500
This Fiat 500 is perfect for style-conscious buyers looking for something a little different. Customers can choose a Gucci Black or Gucci White body to encase the leather upholstery and metallic design inside. It also features a red and green racing stripe along the side – a mark of the iconic Gucci brand. Combine this with your Gucci alloys and everyone will know this is no ordinary Fiat 500. It was so impressive at Milan Fashion Week 2011 that it was taken to the prestigious Geneva Motor Show.
Giorgio Armani and Mercedes-Benz
Similar to the Range Rover, this is a fairly discrete and classy design but that’s not to say that you won’t stand out from the crowd as Giorgio used the trademark matt sand colour but incorporated some mint green shading. Overall, we see warmer tones than traditional Mercedes models, for example tan and cream interior broken up by glossy, black elements which give it a more vintage or aged feel.
Lamborghini and Versace
The Murcielago LP 640 was unveiled back in 2006 at the Paris Motor Show. The slick exterior monochromatic colour scheme was incredibly striking whilst the interior featured Versace’s historical Greek Fret pattern. As if that wasn’t enough, the 20 models which were produced came with his and her luxury luggage sets so that you can travel in style anywhere.
Roberto Cavalli and Mini Paceman
Kitted out in extravagant gold and leather, this is the humble Mini like you’ve never seen it before. The paint work shimmers black or brown tones depending on the angle -so you’re essentially getting two cars for the price of one! The interior also comes complete with metallic air conditioning vents, demonstrating that even the most mundane of features can have some glamour added to them. Cavalli’s hard work was all for a good cause however, as the Paceman raised over £150,000 for HIV and Aids charities when it was sold at auction.