Bentley collection: it’s a breeze with Bentley

To complement the new colour Breeze, created especially for the second generation of Bentley’s iconic Continental GT Convertible which is making its debut at the International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt, Bentley Collection has created a small range of exclusive leather goods. The limited edition range, made by the family-owned luxury leather company Ettinger of London, is crafted to enhance the seamless link of quality and design between driver and machine.

Taking cues from its GT coupe sibling launched last year, the new Continental GTC builds on the worldwide success of the previous cabriolet, which premiered in 2006. Bentley’s design and engineering teams have improved virtually every aspect of the renowned convertible with an uncompromising focus on quality.



The Bentley Collection reflects that overall quality and design excellence. The new iPhone case and the Blackberry case, as well as the leather loop keyring and key case, all in Bentley Breeze leather, are designed to give lasting pleasure.

Also making a debut at the show in a limited edition of 50 are 1:43 new Continental GT Convertible models. Handmade and finished by Model Assemblies, a specialist company based in Sussex, England, the models, like the show car, are in Breeze.

We are also pleased to announce the launch the new 2012 Bentley Collection. Our philosophy is that everything carrying the renowned Bentley wings logo also carries our reputation. That’s why every item in the collection, from the smallest gift to a bespoke work of art in hallmark silver, is designed with flair and created to exceptional standards of craftsmanship.

Highlights from the new collection include “The Flying B” range, which offers items such as a desk paperweight, letter opener and wine bottle stopper. Within our “Inspired by Our Heritage” selection we boast a limited edition four-piece Espresso coffee cup set which features original racing scenes from the Brooklands and Le Mans racetracks. New apparel items include waterproof jackets, polo shirts and soft shell fleeces along with many favourites such as Anthony Holt Silversmiths made-to-order Valet boxes which have space for three or four watches, plus a handcrafted sterling silver 1:12 replica of the Bentley Blower, a supercharged 4 ½ litre.

The superb everyday practicality of the new Continental GTC is mirrored in the new Bentley Eyewear Collection, also created especially for the launch.

These Bentley sunglasses offer the latest in eyewear technology, combining the sophisticated design language that is a hallmark of Bentley’s pinnacle position in the world of luxury automotive manufacture with Estede’s rich experience in creating handcrafted eyewear.

The new styles are modern and dynamic. They reflect the muscular and sporty appearance of the new Continental GTC, with its sculpted body and sharp ‘power lines’, more upright matrix radiator grille and new ‘double horseshoe’ rear profile.

Overall, the sunglass frames are lightweight but strong, a combination of attributes that perfectly portrays the pedigree of the Continental GTC. The arms have been developed with attention to fine jewellery-like details and strong sculptural content. The surface treatment around the insert of the emblematic ‘B’ logo is reminiscent of the chrome finish on the lower side of the car.

The choice of material, from fine wood to Asian water buffalo horn and made-to-order 18ct white, yellow and rose gold, is also unique and makes the sunglasses a distinctively Bentley accessory.

All Bentley eyewear cases are made out of the same hides that are being used for the interior of each Bentley. All Bentley model leather colour options are available for Bentley eyewear.

All Bentley eyewear is produced to order only. Prices start from €7,150.

Available at selected Bentley dealers and leading opticians worldwide.

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Bentley and Estede sunglasses

To mark one year of co-operation, Bentley Motors and Estede are delighted to announce that orders for the initial collection of a limited series of solid gold sunglasses are exceeding expectations, particularly in the main markets of Hong Kong, China and Russia.



This first collection of Bentley Eyewear builds on Estede’s rich experience in manufacturing high-end eyewear, combined with the sophisticated design language for which Bentley is renowned around the world.



The initial styles are timeless but modern in shape, available in either 18ct solid gold, silver palladium or platinum. They can be seen as the epitome of luxury eyewear. The characteristic Bentley “B” settled in hand-polished enamel coating, as well as carefully engraved surfaces, reflecting the quilted leather design, are some of the unique elements of this first collection. While the materials denote exclusive and exceptional luxury, the styles themselves are easy to wear, simple and informal.







All the frames and sunglasses are made to order, individually numbered and limited to 100 pieces per colour variation. The Bentley Eyewear collection uses special sunglass lenses, which not only offer 100 per cent UV protection but also reflect the latest in lens technology with state of the art lens coatings.



The products come in exclusive packaging which underlines the high level of quality and design. The eyewear case not only fits perfectly into the new flagship Bentley Mulsanne, but also makes a statement of its own. The materials of gold or platinum combined with the handcrafted workmanship makes the frames special, while the fusion of craftsmanship and technology plus the aspect of individualisation make Bentley frames and sunglasses truly unique.



Christoph Rosenauer, son of Albrecht F. Rosenauer, who founded Estede in 1991, says: “The eyewear has been received very well with more orders than we could expect. Currently our main markets are Hong Kong, China and Russia, but we will start by the end of this year to distribute the products also in Great Britain, the US and the Middle East.



“Our main attraction is the level of personalisation that we can offer. The customer can order the frames or sunglasses in the size needed, we can offer them in white, pink or yellow gold (or even platinum if requested). Also the case is made to order and can be in any hide colour that Bentley offers, since we use the same leather as Bentley.



“Due to this level of personalisation we only produce to order according to the customer’s specifications. We do not carry stock at present.”



The eyewear is sold through optical retail networks around the world.





Estede for Bentley Mulsanne range



Model B-001 in Red Gold, White Gold and 950 Platinum

Handcrafted from 18ct red gold, white gold or 950 platinum, the limited edition sunglasses will each be made to order featuring an engraved serial number ranging from 1-100.



Design details from the Bentley Mulsanne include the knurling effect and Bentley 'B' which feature on the handcrafted gear lever.



Zeiss polarised lenses provide improved vision in strong light conditions.



Handmade in Germany.



The sunglasses come with a leather presentation box and a hard case made to fit into the console of the Bentley Mulsanne.



Prices

Prices start at € 10,000 for the limited edition 18ct gold sunglasses and at € 7,700 for other 18ct models in the range. Platinum sunglasses start at € 31,500.







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