Jack Barclay Bentley and renowned Savile Row tailor, Huntsman, have teamed up to create a bespoke, limited edition Bentley Bentayga
- The special Bentayga features a distinctive interior featuring a Huntsman Peck 62u00a0tweed u2013u00a0specially created for Huntsmanu2019s centenary
- Buyers can choose between u2018The Sportsmanu2019 edition or u2018The Businessmanu2019; two subtly different variations designed to reflect customersu2019 individuality
- Anyone who buys a Huntsman Edition Bentayga will also receive a bespoke Huntsman jacket, featuring a lining made exclusively for Bentley Motors
(London, 2 July)u00a0The flagship Jack Barclay showroom, Bentleyu2019s oldest retailer, today announces a limited edition Bentayga with renowned Savile Row tailor, Huntsman. Itu2019s a creative partnership between two brands this year both celebrating a Centenary u2013u00a0Bentley Motors was founded in 1919, the very same year Huntsman established its Savile Row boutique.
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The synergies run deeper still, with both Huntsman and the Jack Barclay Bentley showroom icons of Londonu2019s stylish Mayfair district, an epicentre of luxury and craftsmanship. Jack Barclay Bentley was established in Mayfair in 1927 by famous u2018Bentley Boyu2019, Jack Barclay, just eight years after Huntsman arrived on Savile Row. The shared heritage is complemented by the mutual values of bespoke creation, exemplary customer service and a quest for perfection.
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Each of the Huntsman Bentley Bentaygas has been commissioned with Bentleyu2019s bespoke Mulliner division, with buyers able to choose between u2018The Sportsmanu2019 or u2018The Businessmanu2019.u00a0 Both feature a distinctive Peck 62 tweed throughout the interior, which has been exclusively created in celebration of Huntsmanu2019s Centenary year and inspired by an original Gregory Peck coat from the Huntsman archives.u00a0 The inner door panel and each front seat map pockets are overlaid with a carbon fibre veneer.
Buyers of both variants will also notice the bespoke Mulliner wooden chessboard in the rear seat rest, complete with a drawer trimmed in Huntsman fabric that houses the chess pieces. The chessboard nicely mirrors the Jack Barclay showroomu2019s chequerboard floor, which has been in place since Jack Barclay moved to the site in 1953. Huntsman and Jack Barclay logos are embroidered into each of the seat rests.
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u2018The Sportsmanu2019 is geared more towards a relaxed countryside pursuits feel, including Imperial Blue leather and Liquid Amber veneer inserts, paired with a vibrant Candy Red exterior. Meanwhile, u2018The Businessmanu2019 has a much more urban feel, with a deep black Anthracite Satin finish to the lower half, and a contrasting Anthracite Gloss finish to the top half. The interior is crowned with dark Beluga hide and carbon fibre veneer inserts.
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Stefan Sielaff, Director of Design and Mulliner, Bentley Motors, commented: u201cBentley is delighted to bring together two brands which have such an impeccable heritage in the heart of London u2013 Jack Barclay and Huntsman. The personalisation work we do at Mulliner is about bringing a vision to life u2013 like creating a perfect tailored suit u2013 so adding an element of bespoke Huntsman material to the Bentaygau2019s lavish and beautiful interior is a perfect fit.u201d
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Anyone who purchases a Huntsman edition Bentayga will receive a Huntsman bespoke jacket that will be delivered with the car and can select from a variety of cloths and tweeds for their garment. The jacket will feature a lining made exclusively for Bentley Motors.
Huntsman owner, Pierre Lagrange commented: u2018We are delighted to work with Jack Barclay celebrating Bentleyu2019s centenary and Huntsmanu2019s 100 years on Savile Row. Bentley espouses the timeless British values of authenticity, bespoke craftsmanship and attention to detail, all of which Huntsman embrace in each tailored suit we create for our clientsu2019.
Jack Barclay Bentley, now managed by the H.R. Owen Group, is an important part of Bentley history that has been exquisitely preserved. Recently subject to a multi-million-pound renovation, the Jack Barclay site retains many of its original design features, including the chequerboard floor, art deco signage and ornate entrance.
Those interested in purchasing a Huntsman Edition Bentayga can contact the Jack Barclay Bentley showroom on 020 3053 0758 or visit the team in Berkeley Square, Mayfair.
