Bespoke Pink Rolls Royce Ghost & Chris Evans Parker Puppet Unveiled In Support Of Breast Cancer Care.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents the FAB1, a customized Pink Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase set to support FAB1 Million and Breast Cancer Care.




Headed by Broadcaster and car nut Chris Evans (shown above as character Aloysius Parker from the Thunderbirds TV series with puppet*), the FAB1 Million project is set to raise £1 million for Breast Cancer Care through making this bespoke Ghost available to hire over the next twelve months. This extraordinary car will make appearances at exclusive events as well as being available for hire for any special day, with all proceeds directly benefiting Breast Cancer Care.


above: Blushing Pink and Crème Light interior and a pink accented umbrella are some of the exclusive accents

In support of this exciting project and very worthy cause, the Rolls-Royce Bespoke team has prepared a very special motor car, combining numerous exclusive bespoke elements, from pink accented umbrellas, to hand-embroidered headrests featuring the Breast Cancer Care pink ribbon motif. Further enhancements include unique ‘FAB1’ treadplates and a Blushing Pink and Crème Light interior leather scheme. An uplit Spirit of Ecstasy adorns the silver satin bonnet.





In addition to providing a superior ride experience and ample legroom, the passenger experience of this exceptional Ghost Extended Wheelbase is enhanced with hand veneered picnic tables, 9.2 inch LCD screens and a champagne coolbox. Passengers will be able to relax with a chilled glass of champagne, indulge in a concerto, courtesy of a 10-channel amplifier and 16 speakers delivering 600 Watts of surround sound, or simply sink into sumptuous leather seats and lambswool footmats, relaxing into luxurious silence as they journey to their destination.

Special pink leather fabrics and thread were used in the creation of this bespoke vehicle: 




“When I received the call from Chris Evans to support FAB1 Million, we immediately sprang into action,” said Jolyon Nash, Sales and Marketing Director. “It’s taken countless hours to create such a special car but every minute spent is absolutely worth it for such a valuable cause. We wish the project every success.”

The project is set to launch on Thursday 18 April with a star-studded point to point drive in FAB1 from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

*What does a puppet have to do with this?
The Original FAB 1, and its later incarnations, is a pink six-wheeled car from Thunderbirds and its three film adaptations. The car was owned by character Lady Penelope and driven by Aloysius "Nosey" Parker.




above: models of the Fab 1 cars driven by puppets in the TV series Thunderbirds

The Chris Evans-inspired replica "Parker" puppet:


A limited edition run of hand made First Generation copies of the puppet and his FAB 1 Driver's Seat are for sale. Signed and numbered by artist and puppet sculptor Duncan Willis of Superproreplication, a substantial donation from each puppet sold is going to Chris Evans' FAB 1 Million charity in aid of Breast Cancer Care.


above: Chris Evans (Parker) Mary Berry (Lady Penelope) as the fictional characters from the puppet TV series Thunderbirds with a new Fab 1 Rolls Royce for Breast Cancer Awareness

You can also donate £5 to Breast Cancer Care by texting FAB to 83222 and enter the draw to win a ride in FAB1 for a day.

** Supporters outside the UK can donate by visiting FAB 1's Just Giving page at www.justgiving.co.uk/fab1million

Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by breast cancer. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care. Every year more and more people need our support. You can help us be here for every one of them. Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk or call our free helpline on 0808 800 6000.


all images and info courtesy of Fab1 and  Rolls Royce

Typographic Furniture. Chairs That Talk And Lamps That Punctuate.

More fun 'Font Furniture' has hit the market. In addition to the Fontables Tables, The Letter Furniture from Set 26,  Saporiti's Letter Bookcases, The Alphabet Chest, Letter Lights, and ABC lamps, you can add Typographia by Tabisso of France to that list. A fabulous furniture collection of letters and numbers, from A to Z and 0 to 9.




The TABISSO® lounge collection consists of chairs including all letters and numbers, a set of floor lamps covering more than 20 punctuation marks, and low tables to complete the set.





Totally fun and innovative with a high-end target in terms of quality, this new furniture concept allows creative solutions blending interior design and communication — ideal for the project market and the planning of corporate, public and private interiors.

The Lounges at SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design):

The Lounges in the Pax Hotel in Switzerland:


The letter forms are upholstered in either Stolz® leather or Kvadrat textiles (Divina 3, Divina Mélange 2, Hot, Lucca 1+2, Tindra, Topas 2) and placed in a wooden shell of European Beechwood that is available in black, white or naturally varnished. The chairs sit atop a metal base that is available in powder coated colors of black or white satin.





Development of custom models to fit your interior, corporate identity or logo, from various fonts, alphabets, pictograms, ideograms and much more are available. Made-to-order in 6 to 8 weeks standard lead-time, along your specifications and 100% Made in France.





TABISSO® cares about sustainability with regards to materials and manufacturing — wood is European and certified from sustainably managed forests, manufacturing is entirely local in France. Socially responsible, a charity program is intended to sponsor basic literacy material to elementary schools in developing countries.








TABISSO
1, Bd Paul Leferme
44600 Saint Nazaire - FRANCE
T. +33 640 585 790
info@tabisso.com

Wrap Your Loved One Around Your Finger. Literally. Contura Rings by Thomas Geison.

Jewelry designer Thomas Giesen has been creating and producing his own jewellery collections in his own workshop for 20 years.



With several beautifully crafted pieces to his credit, it's his Contura rings that fascinate me. He developed the idea of crafting luxury rings from a human profile in 1998 and it took him a few years to develop the technique to get it precisely right. The final result is a very unique and personal Red Dot Design Award-winning piece of jewelry.




The Contura Rings can be crafted from yellow, white, rose or black gold, silver, titanium, platinum or stainless steel. Available in 8,10,12 and 14mm widths, the rings are suited to any gender or age.




And many options are available. Diamonds, pearls and other gemstones may be added in a variety of styles (see below):


Jeweller Thomas Giesen:


Prices range quite a bit depending on the style and material. For more information or to order one visit this site.

If This Van's A Rockin' Don't Come A Knockin - Unless You're Dressed In Black Tie. The Mercedes Benz Sprinter With Luxury Bedroom.

This Mercedes Benz Sprinter Passenger Van has been given the royal treatment by Lexani Motorcars who specializes in outfitting coaches and appointing them with custom amenities and materials that rival the finest luxury jets and yachts. All the fancy schmancy items you can think of from wireless Apple iPad integration to a platinum grille are available options. Orthopedic mattresses, Bose Home theater system, a full bar, 46" 3D tv, a Playstation 3 (blu-ray) can all be wrapped up in this van complete with secure armor on the perimeter if someone is out to shoot you.




The MB Sprinter ordinarily has a starting price of $40, 320, but decked out like this, it will cost you $292,000. From the exterior it just looks like a big ol' black van, inside it looks like Versace's love pad.












The press release:
Corona, CA—Lexani Motorcars, the internationally recognized leader in customized luxury coaches, proudly showcases its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter L5-B van with a full-size bedroom option for sleeping comfort on the road.

The luxurious, one-of-a-kind Lexani Motorcars Mercedes-Benz luxury coach features an unassuming exterior and an interior design with only the finest bespoke accoutrements rivaling those found in high-end yachts and private jets. Each coach is meticulously crafted using only the highest quality materials, furnishing, and carpentry, with incomparable attention to detail. And it doesn’t stop there—the craftsmen at Lexani Motorcars will make every effort to incorporate a customer’s specific requests for additional amenities, to create a unique vehicle for business or play.

A video tour of the van:


The Mercedes-Benz L5-B from Lexani Motorcars offers a brilliant blend of technology, luxury, and artistry, to provide the ultimate traveling experience. The customization options allow clients to create their own ideal environments. Whether the vehicle is to be used for business, family, entertainment, security, or all of the above, the owner can rest assured that it will be unrivaled in every respects.

The combination of buyer individuality and creativity, with Lexani Motorcars’ automotive expertise has effectively redefined modern luxury travel.

They have an interactive feature on their site which allows you to customize the interior by choosing everything from the colors of the blinds, the walls, floor wood, leather, piping and more:


Or you can choose from their pre-designed interiors, like those shown below:









Interior / Amenities
• 2 six-way power executive leather seats w/ heat & massage
• 2 executive leather seats
• Luxury bar station
• 46” Samsung LED TV w/ 3D capability
• Apple iPad docking station
• TrackVision satellite TV
• PlayStation 3 (Blu-ray player)
• Logitech 1100 Touchscreen management system
• Video conferencing
• Front & rear security cameras with monitors
• Bose home theater system with surround sound
• WiFi 4G network capability
• Luxury ambient lighting
• Custom window shades
• Freezer/refrigerator
• H/D A/C for passenger cabin
• Gold-plated accents
• Vehicle security/alarm system
• Custom designed front cabin
• Electronic front privacy partition
• Lexani custom design power table with cabinet
• 2n HD Air conditioning system
• Partition door and storage cabinet
• Custom luxury finish accents in burl wood
• Custom orthopedic mattress
• 1000-watt Alpine audio system
• Intercom system
• Suede lined headliner and cabin walls
• Plush high quality carpeting

Exterior
• UV resistant, tinted privacy glass
• Custom color-matched exterior accents

Optional
• 22” Lexani wheel and tire package
• Business station with print/scan/copy/fax capability
• Wireless Internet connection
• Multi user WiFi network capability
• One touch multi device control unit
• Apple Mac Mini computer with wireless keyboard
• Apple iPad integration (up to 2 iPads)
• Custom logo embroidered on headrests
• Lexani Platinum Grille Package
• Perimeter armor options

This list is only a sample of the unlimited options available for fully customizing the Mercedes-Benz L5-B Sprinter to meet the customer’s needs and desires. Vehicle as shown retails for $292,000 USD. Prices vary depending on choice of options.

Lexani Motorcars