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The marriage of fashion and automobilia is a natural, if at times awkward, relationship. No mass-market manufacturer knows or exploits this fact better than Mercedes Benz, and now the fashion industry is returning the favor. Designed by Christian Audigier, branded by Ed Hardy and built by Empire Coachworks, the Ed Hardy Mercedes-Benz CL63 is a prime example.

The outside of the CL is the first thing that grabs the eye, with a rubberized, self-healing synthetic matte finish and Ed Hardy tattoo-style designs. Custom wheels a some unique aero pieces and lighting are all that's done to the exterior aside from the new hood scoop.

Inside, the car... The marriage of fashion and automobilia is a natural, if at times awkward, relationship. No mass-market manufacturer knows or exploits this fact better than Mercedes Benz, and now the fashion industry is returning the favor. Designed by Christian Audigier, branded by Ed Hardy and built by Empire Coachworks, the Ed Hardy Mercedes-Benz CL63 is a prime example. The outside of the CL is the first thing that grabs the eye, with a rubberized, self-healing synthetic matte finish and Ed Hardy tattoo-style designs. Custom wheels a some unique aero pieces and lighting are all that's done to the exterior aside from the new hood scoop. Inside, the car gets a complete custom build with black crocodile leather upholstery. The rear-seat armrest also feature a built-in wine bottle cooler for those times when the celebration just can't wait. Empire Coachworks is a U.S.-based outfit that specializes in complete custom builds of everything from SUVs to stretch limos - but all extremely high-end and all built-to-order. It was Empire that approached Audigier and invited the designer to their New Jersey factory. Once there, Audigier was so impressed with what he saw that the contracted with Empire to license out the Audigier and Ed Hardy labels for a range of custom vehicles. Expect more joint creations from this pairing of speed and style, but don't expect them to adhere to conventional rules of automotive design wisdom. Via: Autogespot Read More

Expensive accessories, unique colors and premium materials - whether it's fashion or automotive, the formula for luxury is the same. The latest collaboration between the two fields comes from Hyundai and Prada, with the unveiling of the Hyundai Genesis Prada in Seoul yesterday.

Prada's treatment of the Hyundai Genesis Sedan lends a healthy dose of credibility to the Korean carmaker's bid to be recognized as a legitimate luxury brand as well. With its 20in alloy wheels, special saffiano leather and prada-designed body work, the Genesis Prada is more than just an upholstery job.

A unique shade of metallic midnight blue was employed to bring... Expensive accessories, unique colors and premium materials - whether it's fashion or automotive, the formula for luxury is the same. The latest collaboration between the two fields comes from Hyundai and Prada, with the unveiling of the Hyundai Genesis Prada in Seoul yesterday. Prada's treatment of the Hyundai Genesis Sedan lends a healthy dose of credibility to the Korean carmaker's bid to be recognized as a legitimate luxury brand as well. With its 20in alloy wheels, special saffiano leather and prada-designed body work, the Genesis Prada is more than just an upholstery job. A unique shade of metallic midnight blue was employed to bring out the Genesis' character lines, which Prada enhanced with titanium metal and dark matte plated gold elements including the grille, emblem and exterior door handles. Inside, the car gets further upgrades to bring the materials and build quality up even further than the already-impressive standard vehicle, including wood grain paneling and gold-plated details.Hyundai Genesis Prada Read More

The four-door coupe segment is rapidly growing, but the modern progenitor of the niche, Mercedes-Benz's CLS, is still powering along. Today the company released an all-new special edition of the CLS dubbed the Grand Edition.

Mercedes' obsession with tying cars to fashion finds another outlet in the CLS Grand Edition. Presented by Mercedes model and brand representative Julia Stegner to help cement the car's tie-in to the accessory-rich world of design and style, the CLS Grand Edition is mechanically unchanged from the standard edition, instead relying on styling and materials to differentiate it from the pack.

One of the most immediately... The four-door coupe segment is rapidly growing, but the modern progenitor of the niche, Mercedes-Benz's CLS, is still powering along. Today the company released an all-new special edition of the CLS dubbed the Grand Edition. Mercedes' obsession with tying cars to fashion finds another outlet in the CLS Grand Edition. Presented by Mercedes model and brand representative Julia Stegner to help cement the car's tie-in to the accessory-rich world of design and style, the CLS Grand Edition is mechanically unchanged from the standard edition, instead relying on styling and materials to differentiate it from the pack. One of the most immediately noticeable features of the CLS Grand Edition is the matte platinum paint. Just as white is being dubbed the new black, so too is matte overtaking gloss finishes among style-conscious carmakers. The Lamborghini Reventon is a notorious example. Obsidian black, iridium silver, carneol red and flint grey metallic finishes are also available for the Grand Edition, however. In addition to the self-styled 'avant garde' paintwork, the CLS Grand Edition also gets a unique Grand Edition insignia on the front wings, unique 18in 5-spoke AMG alloy wheels wrapped in 245/40 (F) and 275/35 (R) rubber. Inside, the car gets a roof lined in Alcantara, a tilt/slide glass roof, leather upholstery, laurel wood trim - available in both matte and gloss finishes - and a wood/leather steering wheel. Aluminum and brushed stainless steel trim elements finish off the cabin's unique look. Four standard engines will be available in Grand Edition trim, including the CLS280 with the entry-level V6 and the CGI direct-injection engine found in the CLS350 CGI, which generates 292hp (215kW) while managing fuel efficiency of 25.8mpg (9.1L/100km). The car goes on sale today in Europe at a starting price of €67,294.50 ($93,700) (including VAT). No word yet on U.S. availability.Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition Read More

Fine fashion and fine cars are a popular combination, the element of design being the uniting force between them. To draw on that synergy, edo Competition has teamed with noted French fashion designer Christian Audigier to build a five-car limited edition Murcielago called the edo LP 710 Audigier.

The skulls and other elements that adorn the car are supposed to constitute a pirate motif, and the matte black exterior color carries through to the completely redesigned interior. To combine the look of a matte color with a pleasing tactile sensation, fine suede and alcantara have been used throughout the cabin, and the exterior styling cues... Fine fashion and fine cars are a popular combination, the element of design being the uniting force between them. To draw on that synergy, edo Competition has teamed with noted French fashion designer Christian Audigier to build a five-car limited edition Murcielago called the edo LP 710 Audigier. The skulls and other elements that adorn the car are supposed to constitute a pirate motif, and the matte black exterior color carries through to the completely redesigned interior. To combine the look of a matte color with a pleasing tactile sensation, fine suede and alcantara have been used throughout the cabin, and the exterior styling cues are repeated by embroidery. Each of the five edo LP 710 Audigier cars to be built will be completely customized to the buyer's order, with edo claiming the execution to have "no limits". Different motifs, styling, colors and materials are available, all in an effort to create a highly exclusive and valuable special edition car. As for performance, the LP 710 builds on the base of a standard Murcielago LP 640. After complete disassembly and redesign, the car is rebuilt with new aerodynamics, wheels, tires and a new exhaust. The engine is tuned and modified to increase output to the nominal 710Nm (461lb-ft) of torque and 700hp (530kW). Top speed is raised to 223.7mph (360km/h) - a speed that buyers can reach with a free visit to the Papenburg, German or Nardo, Italy high-speed test tracks. Test driver and racing instructor Patrick Simon will also be on hand to help new owners safely learn to handle their cars. Acceleration is suitably fast as well, with 0-62mph (100km/h) flashing by in just 3.2 seconds thanks to the brawny 6.5L V12 engine.edo Competition Lamborghini Murcielago LP 710 Audigier Read More