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Darth Vader’s grill and Neptune’s trident compete with Italian elegance – And the winner is…the ultimate Maserati Quattroporte Zegna Limited Edition!
E.J. WEBBER
“Quattroporte” means four-door in Italian and after celebrating the launch of only one of 100 of these lovelies, Maserati has joined with the luxury Italian fashion house of Ermenegildo Zegna to produce the limited series. Featuring color schemes, materials, and trims that will make you hyperventilate, the tasteful package includes some subtle visual changes such as a black mesh radiator grill, and slightly sinister black quad exhausts with door handles whose color matches the sedan’s body.
Italian quality of craftsmanship and excellence cannot be understated and collaborating with Zegna is the ultimate in mastering elegance. The exclusive locations to present the Maserati Quattroporte Zegna have been carefully selected to allow for exclusive audience viewing: the first event starts in Shanghai in July before stopping in New York in September 2014, then on to Dubai in February of 2015, and Milan in Spring of 2015.
Accompanying the Limited Edition at each location will be fabled photographer Fabrizio Ferri who will prepare a legacy of photos capturing 25 unique images for each occasion. These images will then be placed in book form to be presented as a tribute to the DNA of the masters of excellence: Maserati and Zegna in Milan.
A perfectly appointed Champagne set of four hand blown flutes appear dramatically with the push of a button – ready for guests to toast à votre santé - while the lid converts into a serving tray made of Oak wood and stainless-steel inlay. Four cotton napkins with delicately embroidered “RR” monograms are hidden under the oak table. A caviar configuration is available with two thermal caissons, each accommodating a 30gram tin, complemented by two blini caissons to pair delightfully with the chilled champagne. Two exquisite Mother-of-Pearl spoons top off the ensemble. An additional feature can be arranged for, of three porcelain bowls concealed in a matching thermal capsule, should patrons wish to have their guests have alternative accompaniments to champagne.
The Rolls-Royce Champagne Chest is available to acquire through Rolls-Royce dealerships, with prices starting from £37,000.00 excluding local taxes.