This new Rolls-Royce is a samurai on wheels. It was specially commissioned by a wealthy collector

What do France, Great Britain and Japan have in common? The Rolls–Royce Phantom Oribe, a British ultra-luxury limousine commissioned by a Japanese billionaire with an artistic and craftsmanship touch from Hermès. But let's take it one step at a time.

The order was placed by Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese moneymaker and art collector. Part of his vast collection is Oribe ceramics, which date back to the sixteenth century and are named after the samurai and tea master Furuta Oribe.

In addition to matcha bowls, Maezawa also collects exotic cars. Wanting to combine both passions, he asked the top manufacturer of luxury on four wheels for a unique version inspired by products with a distinctive style.

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The monumental body of the Rolls–Royce Phantom is covered in multi-layer paint in two colours – high-gloss Oribe Green, specially composed by Maezawa, and creamy white, which covers the underside of the front bumper, sills and rear fascia.

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The first mentioned color was also exceptionally made available to the Japanese to paint the private jet paired with the car, of course. Silver rims and chrome grille add majesty, and the front and rear door handles hugged together signify a spectacular Coach Doors ceremony and the effects of the French work.

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The interior was finished by specialists from Parisian Hermès. The world's oldest fashion house has always been famous for its leather of the highest quality, even better than that offered by Rolls-Royce.

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To maintain color consistency, the designers chose similar shades of materials. Delicate Enea Green leather is used to upholster the rear captain's seats, the top of the dashboard, and even the gear stick extending from the steering column.

The rotten green is broken up by creamy white and walnut wood elements, including the so-called "Phantom Gallery", a panoramic panel running the entire width of the dashboard.

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In every sold Rolls-Royce, the owner can decide what will be there. In Phantom Oribe, the curator of this gallery was Hermès, and the work is inspired by the painting of Pierre Péron, a French artist and creator of a series of scarves for the Parisian fashion house. The veneer "canvas" is decorated with an equestrian motif, which refers to the product roots of Hermès from the first half of the nineteenth century.

- This unique Phantom combines the spirit of East and West, ancient and modern, serenity and excitement. The collaboration with Hermès has been a wonderful exchange of ideas and creativity – both sides have benefited greatly. It is always a great pleasure when a client comes with a bold, clear and imaginative vision, and an even greater satisfaction to see it so perfectly realised, said Michael Bryden, Chief Designer, Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective.

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