Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Phantom Cherry Blossom, a bespoke masterpiece commissioned by a Japanese client, inspired by the profound beauty of ‘Hanami’, the Japanese tradition of viewing cherry blossoms. This one-of-one Phantom Extended captures the fleeting beauty of Sakura blooms, translating the client’s cherished memories into a tangible legacy.
Bespoke Vision and Craftsmanship: The Phantom Cherry Blossom is the culmination of three years of collaboration between the client and Rolls-Royce artisans. The design aims to replicate the sensation of sitting beneath a flowering cherry tree during Hanami, reflecting the ephemeral nature of life and the beauty of transience. The interior features an expansive embroidery, comprising over 250,000 stitches, bringing the client’s vision to life with meticulous detail and artistic ingenuity.
Interior Floral Sanctuary: The Bespoke Starlight Headliner is adorned with an embroidered cherry bough, sprinkled with delicate white blossoms. The falling petal embroidery extends to the rear door panels and the Privacy Suite partition, creating a seamless and immersive floral experience. The headliner alone required three weeks of embroidery work, highlighting the dedication and skill of the Bespoke Collective. The rich thread texture of the embroidered cherry tree is achieved using an offset tatami stitch, inspired by ancient Japanese weaving techniques.
Rolls-Royce First: Sculptural 3D Embroidery: In a Rolls-Royce first, the interior features three-dimensional cherry petal embroidery on the division, adding a tactile, sculptural quality to the design. This innovative technique required specialists to pioneer a new method of layering thread to form a self-supporting structure. Each petal is individually shaped and sculpted by hand, creating soft shadow effects that complement the interior lighting.
Exterior Elegance and Floral Inspiration: The exterior of the Phantom Cherry Blossom features a Crystal over Arctic White coachwork with a hand-painted coachline that tapers midway along the rear passenger door, adorned with a delicate cherry blossom motif. The Hanami theme extends to the inner lining of the Bespoke umbrellas, concealed within the car’s doors, ensuring a cohesive and elegant design.
Performance and Legacy: While the focus of this commission is on its bespoke artistry, the Rolls-Royce Phantom, celebrating its centenary in 2025, continues to represent the pinnacle of automotive luxury and performance. The Phantom Cherry Blossom stands as a testament to the power of Bespoke in uniting individual meaning, heritage craftsmanship, and modern artistry.
Summary:
- Bespoke Phantom Extended commission inspired by Japanese ‘Hanami’.
- 250,000-stitch embroidery recreating cherry blossom scene.
- First-ever application of 3D sculptural embroidery in a Rolls-Royce.
- Interior and exterior floral design inspired by Sakura blooms.
- Three years of collaborative design and six months of development.
- Client’s personal memories translated into a tangible legacy.
- Rolls-Royce Phantom nameplate celebrating its centenary in 2025.
Disclaimer: Bespoke features and design details are unique to this commission. Rolls-Royce reserves the right to modify or discontinue any bespoke feature.
Source: Rolls-Royce
This article was crafted with assistance from Gemini
