Rolls-Royce is already testing the facelifted Phantom but that didn’t stop the Bespoke department at Goodwood from presenting their latest one-off special Phantom based on the current model. The latest addition to the range is the Phantom Orchid, designed for a Singapore client in collaboration with artist Helen Amy Murray.
As you have already guessed from the name, the Rolls-Royce
Phantom Orchid is inspired by the homonymous ornamental plant which according
to the automaker symbolizes resilience, beauty, and strength. Development of
this “one of one” limousine took two years, with artist Helen Amy Murray
spending more than 200 hours on her piece alongside a team of six people. Her
original design was printed on a silk crepe satin, followed by hand-sculpting
of the flowers with extra layers of fabric for a 3D effect. The end result is
featured in the Phantom’s Gallery, covering a large portion of the dashboard.
The award-winning artist and textile designer was inspired
by several kinds of orchids, including the Singapore Orchid: “I started by
focusing on the actual orchids, which promptly led me to realize that color was
key to capturing the essence of the species. I have created artworks featuring
orchids in the past, but my idea for the Gallery was to create something in
realistic full color, which pushed us to refine our digital printing skills”.
Since this is a one-off Phantom the personalization doesn’t
end there. The deployable tables on the seatbacks have bespoke tops from piano
black veneer with orchid graphics created by Rolls-Royce designer Yohan
Benchetrit. A similar pattern appears on the illuminated treadplates, and on
the front fenders of the car. The rest of the interior combines Grace White,
Havan, and Smoke Grey upholstery with Dark Olive stitching.
The special model was based on the long-wheelbase Phantom
Extended, just like the one-off Hermes x Rolls-Royce Phantom Oribe from last
year, offering more legroom for the rear passengers. The unique paint for the
exterior of the Phantom Orchid has Arctic White as a base, with a tint of
violet and fine glass particles for a pearlescent look that changes depending
on the viewing angle and the lighting. While we don’t have any information on
the cost of the vehicle, we suspect it will be a lot higher compared to the
stock Phantom which starts from around US$ 450,000.
