An Homage to Haute Couture
“We always say that inspiration for a motor car commission can be found anywhere, and after more than two decades, our clients constantly prove how true this is. This stunning Phantom Dentelle, commissioned through Private Office Dubai, is an homage to the exquisite handmade lace used in some of the world’s leading haute couture ateliers. Using the medium of embroidery, we translated this delicate material into our pinnacle product, which, in its uniqueness, beauty and craftsmanship, can be regarded as an authentic expression of haute couture.”
— Michelle Lusby, Private Office Dubai Designer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Inspired by a rare piece of handmade couture lace woven on a Leavers loom, the Phantom Dentelle draws on the textural richness and subtle palette of the original fabric, translating its artistic essence into both the interior and exterior of the car.
A Gallery of Embroidery: Interior Inspired by Lace
Inside, the Phantom Dentelle is defined by an extraordinary display of embroidery, integrated within the Phantom’s signature Gallery—a full-width fascia designed to showcase bespoke artwork. The Gallery features an intricate floral embroidery composed of over 160,000 stitches layered across eight different techniques, using threads in Rose Gold, Sunrise, and Oatmeal to emulate petals, lace, and ferns.
A triple-run stitch forms a delicate mesh-like base, over which satin stitching and raised accents replicate the shimmer and depth of pearl-encrusted lace. The rear Waterfall section between the seats continues the motif with an additional 70,000 stitches, complemented by Rose Gold speaker grilles.
“The embroidery detailing in the Gallery and rear Waterfall is incredibly complex and designed to capture the soft lustre of pearls. It catches the light as you move around the motor car – or as the sunlight shifts while driving – like the shimmer of a couture gown under flashbulbs on the red carpet. It brings a remarkable sense of movement and theatre to something entirely still.”
— Brienny Dudley, Interior Trim Centre, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
The interior suite is finished in Sunrise and Grace White leather, with embroidered ‘RR’ monograms on all headrests and refined Piano White veneer.
Exterior Craftsmanship: A Palette of Precision
The Phantom Dentelle’s exterior showcases a sophisticated two-tone Bespoke paintwork: Crystal over Arctic White for the lower body and Crystal over Palais Nemasker Dawn—a client-exclusive colour—for the upper. A hand-painted double coachline in Sunrise is completed with a botanical motif featuring pearl-like ‘berries’, echoing the interior’s embroidery theme.
Finishing touches include:
- 22” Fully Polished Disc wheels with Arctic White pinstripes
- A polished Pantheon Grille
- A Rose Gold Spirit of Ecstasy mascot
- Rose Gold-engraved treadplates
