14. Fashion and Cars
It is often observed that movie stars make a
fashion statement ‘on screen’ not only with
their outfits, but also their cars. I’m sure you
will recall the ‘movie moment’ when a black
Limousine pulls up and the door opens to re-
veal an impeccably dressed lady getting out of
it wearing a red satin gown. Suddenly there is a
barrage of camera clicks and flashes of light, a
hand reaches out to the lady who gently takes
it. She is then escorted into a ballroom by a
handsome guy who smiles and whispers into
her ear, ‘Hi, I am Commander Bond from the
Secret service’.
Bonding with Cars
When it comes to James Bond’s movies, his
cars were as famous as ‘agent 007’ himself.
Ofcourse they were more than just a fashion
statement; they were the means to achieve
his highly volatile goals. Our favourites are the
BMW Z8 from ‘The World Is Not Enough’ and
the Aston Martin DB5 from ‘Casion Royale’.
15. I don’t remember any modern day movie in which the
lead character’s car doesn’t complement his or her
costume. Clothes and automobiles indeed are like
two intertwined strands forming the DNA of modern
day fashion.
A Tasteful Blend
The past century has seen more time and resourc-
es being devoted to designing of apparel and cars
than other consumer goods. When automobiles and
clothes combine, they not only reflect the person’s
taste or personality, but also his or her financial status.
As a result people consider cars to be an extension
of their personality and make sure that they express
themselves choosing the right ones. We talked about
movies and stars, but what about fashion designers?
Read on...
Ralph Lauren Car Collection in Paris
There are many car collections in this world, but only
some of them really stand out. What if the collector
himself is an iconic fashion designer? Yes I am talking
about Ralph Lauren and his car collection. A selection
of his most prestigious sports cars dating back to the
1930s were on view for the first time in Europe at
the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, with the ex-
hibit running (28 April – 28 August, 2011). There were
seventeen outstanding cars put on display, outlining
important chapters in European auto history. The col-
lection housed some of the industry’s biggest brands
emphasising the fact that an automobile is also a
major art form: Bentley, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar,
Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and last but not the least
- Ferrari.
16. These ‘art forms’ have been collected over many decades, by this legendary designer in his quest for
speed, beauty and perfection. The collection has models such as the Ferrari 250 GTO (1962), Bentley
(1929), the Mercedes 300 SL (1955), Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (1958), the Jaguar “D type” and the ulti-
mate jewel - the Bugatti Atlantic (1938). All these models stand for the ultimate in luxury while highlighting
the evolution of technology with impeccable style on the road.
17. Talking about fashion, we can’t miss Victoria Beck-
ham can we?
The former Spice Girls star has cemented her status
as an automotive designer after winning an award for
her luxury Range Rover model. She was previously
appointed as a creative consultant for the interior of
the upscale Evoque Range Rover. She had earlier
told that she was looking forward to the collaboration,
and added that she didn’t know where to start.
Victoria’s design of the vehicle however, has taken
car experts by surprise and she has been named as
‘Top Gear’ magazine’s ‘Woman of the Year’ for her
work. What a debut!
Versace Laced Lamborghini
When we are talking fashion, we speak ‘in terms of’
Victoria Beckham – but what is about cars? Of course,
it is the one and only Lamborghini - an ultimate dream
car. This Versace laced Lamborghini was unveiled at
the 2006 Paris Motor show. It featured a customized
all-white exterior and a matching white interior. The
trademark Versace Greek Key design is clearly vis-
ible on the soft nappa leather seats as well as on the
exterior on the Mucielago LP640.
Hermes Bugatti Veyron
What happens when a leading fashion house gets
its hand on the world’s fastest car? The Hermes Bu-
gatti Veyron was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor
Show. The French design house well known for its
top of the line handbags and clothes created nothing
short of a masterpiece. It has a maroon coloured ex-
terior with beige bonnet, that matches the interior and
comes with twenty-two inch special edition rims and
Hermes fuel-filler cap.
While manufacturers are flooding the market with new
cars, we are sure that fashion designers are not far
behind. It’s just a matter of time before they come out
with ‘the best of both worlds’ yet again. We are wait-
ing...
