LUXURY MEETS STREET: BENTLEY X THE SURGEON

Bentley Motors is collaborating with The Surgeon to create a line of limited-edition Bentley-inspired sneakers, which will be unveiled at Art Basel Miami design week

Bentley Motors is collaborating with renowned custom shoe designer Dominic Ciambrone, known as The Surgeon, to create a limited-edition line of Bentley-inspired sneakers. The collaboration will bring together the two icons of design to create unique fashion pieces. Bentley will unveil a one-of-a-kind Bentley x The Surgeon vehicle next month during Art Basel Miami, and the buyer of the car will receive a matching pair of one-of-a-kind sneakers, the Bentley x The Surgeon adidas Forum Low.

Dominic is known for combining high fashion with street culture and using ultra-premium materials to create his own inimitable style. The collaboration between Bentley and The Surgeon began in early 2022 when Dominic visited the Bentley campus in Crewe to learn about the brand and the materials, finishes, and bespoke elements used in its creations. He worked with Bentley’s coachbuilding division, Bentley Mulliner, to add creative details and bespoke elements to his designs. Each pair of the limited-edition, handcrafted sneakers features unique elements, such as Bentley’s signature diamond quilting, cross-stitching found on the steering wheel, and premium hides used to trim Bentley’s interiors. These elements are combined with The Surgeon’s signature aesthetic and skull-and-scalpel monogram.

Three different pairs of sneakers will be created to embody the different Bentley model ranges. One pair will have a performance focus, reflecting Bentley’s S and Speed ranges and featuring a Titan Grey and deep red Cricket Ball color palette. Another pair will have a wellbeing focus, as per Bentley’s new Azure range of models, and will be highlighted with Saddle-colored details inside. The third pair will be a pinnacle design to match a bespoke Mulliner collaboration car, with more information to be revealed in December.

Christophe Georges, President & CEO of Bentley Americas, said of the collaboration: “Creativity and bespoke design are consistently woven into our DNA and have been since 1919, especially with our private coachbuilding Mulliner division. 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.”

Dominic Ciambrone added: “Growing up, I was building, painting and sewing – and not just shoes – it was anything I could get my hands on. This is a very special time for The Surgeon brand and to showcase our creativity in a new light, collaborating with Bentley. The Bentley brand is at the top of its craft and represents luxury and craftsmanship at the highest level as we do— it’s very exciting to partner with them and bring these visions to life.”