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Looking for stocking fillers? Then I have great news. Rolls-Royce is branching out in into toys – sorry, I mean home decor., the rival British heritage car brand has announced the launch of the Cameo,"an exquisite miniature sculpture" that captures the"essence of Rolls-Royce motor cars in their most elegant form". It's the most beautiful toy car ever made.As you would hope, Rolls-Royce doesn't cut corners when it comes to making a miniature vehicle.
The design is intended as a homage to early open-tops while the process is intended to parallel the way cars are handcrafted at Goodwood today. That means you have to build it yourself by fitting two sections together to create the classic two-tone finish. The oak body magnetically attaches to the aluminium chassis,"emulating a seminal stage in the Home of Rolls-Royce assembly journey". This is known as the ‘marriage’, when the body is mounted to the drivetrain. Next, the 3D-printed interior has to be installed. This is painted in Rolls-Royce's signature Grace White hue.Inside, the Cameo sports 3D-printed components trimmed in the same Arctic White leather as in full-scale Rolls-Royce cars.
Yohan Benchetrit, from Bespoke Design at Rolls-Royce, said: “Creating Cameo was a wonderful creative challenge. The purity and abstract nature of the form empowered us to distill the fundamental principles of Rolls‑Royce styling into a playful sculptural piece. Cameo is crafted to captivate and delight, enabling our clients to enjoy the marque’s peerless craftsmanship and artistry in their own homes.
And the price? Just $5,500 from Rolls-Royce showrooms and Private Office boutiques. That actually doesn't sound bad considering how much you can pay for aThank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives.
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