Bentley and Los Angeles shoemaker 'The Surgeon' Announce Sneakers Collaboration

The Lady Of The World

Nov 29

Bentley Motors, the most sought-after luxury car brand in the world, has announced a collaboration with leading force of the customised shoe industry Dominic Ciambrone -from Los Angeles-based collective of creatives The Surgeon - to create a limited-edition line of Bentley-inspired sneakers, reserved by Mulliner clients and collectors.

This collaboration brings together two icons of design, each known for their own blend of craftsmanship and unparalleled style, to create unique fashion pieces. Bentley will unveil the 1-of-1 Bentley x The Surgeon vehicle in December during design week at Art Basel Miami to illustrate the collaboration.

Alongside the car, one buyer will receive a matching pair of 1-of-1 sneakers – the 'Bentley x The Surgeon adidas Forum Low.' Interested parties should inquire to their local US dealers for purchase information.
Dominic Ciambrone craftsmanship skills and design sensibilities focus on the ability to combine high fashion with street culture. In utilizing his eye to blend the intersection of these two worlds, he has successfully pioneered a unique shoe category. Dominic famously reimagines and fuses sneakers with ultra-premium materials, creating his own inimitable style.

Dominic commented that the collaboration is a very special moment for The Surgeon brand and to showcase our creativity in a new light collaborating with Bentley. "They are at the top of their craft and understand luxury and craftsmanship at the highest level as we do— it's very exciting to partner with them and bring these visions to life."

The Bentley x The Surgeon collaboration began in early 2022 when Dominic visited the Bentley campus to immerse himself in the luxury British brand and explore the variety of materials, finishes and bespoke elements used throughout the creation of each and every Bentley. He tapped into the coachbuilding division of the brand, Bentley Mulliner, to realize additional creative details and bespoke elements to his designs, with exquisite direction.

Christophe Georges, President & CEO, Bentley Americas, said via press release:"Creativity and bespoke design is consistently woven into our DNA and has been since 1919, especially as it relates to our private coachbuilding division of Mulliner. Connecting and producing with a likeminded creative like The Surgeon is not only rewarding but also exciting to watch as we support the next generation of diverse craftspeople who share similar brand values."

Each of the limited-edition, handcrafted sneakers boasts unique facets such as Bentley's signature diamond quilting, cross-stitching found on the steering wheel, and premium hides identical to those used to trim Bentley's unrivalled interior designs. These beautiful elements combine with The Surgeon's signature aesthetic and skull-and-scalpel monogram.

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