Updated
Updated · WWD · Aug 13
Louis Vuitton, Singer Unveil 2 Custom Porsche 911s as Brand Revives Classic Car Rally
Updated
Updated · WWD · Aug 13

Louis Vuitton, Singer Unveil 2 Custom Porsche 911s as Brand Revives Classic Car Rally

3 articles · Updated · WWD · Aug 13

Summary

  • Two one-off Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer models were unveiled at Pebble Beach, marking Louis Vuitton’s first co-branded cars with the U.S. restoration specialist.
  • A dashboard-clock commission sparked the project, then expanded into full-vehicle personalization spanning Vuitton watchmaking, leather goods, trunks, fashion and footwear workshops.
  • The pair includes an ivory-white turbo cabriolet shaped by Nicolas Ghesquière and a saffron-and-cobalt coupé, each paired with exclusive capsule collections of 22 and 17 products respectively.
  • September’s Louis Vuitton Dolomites Classic Run will be the house’s first classic car rally in 14 years, extending its automotive push alongside its Formula 1 partnership.

Insights

How did a simple request for a dashboard clock evolve into a high-performance Louis Vuitton Porsche masterpiece?
Does wrapping a lightweight Singer Porsche in opulent Louis Vuitton luxury compromise its legendary track performance?
Will this ultra-exclusive collaboration pave the way for luxury fashion houses to dominate the bespoke automotive market?