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P R Od Uc T G Uid E 2 0 17/1 8 the Bentley Collection THE BENTLEY COLLECTION THE BENTLEY COLLECTION BENTLEY PRODUCT GUIDE 2017/18 PRODUCT GUIDE 2017/18 GUIDE PRODUCT Bentley Motors Limited, Pyms Lane, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL, England. www.bentleymotors.com The products, including their fabrics and colours, are subject to change without notice. The name ‘Bentley’ and the ‘B’ wings design are registered trademarks of Bentley Motors Limited. Bentley Motors Limited acknowledges the rights of third parties in other trademarks. © 2017 Bentley Motors Limited. Printed in England. VERSION UK - Contents REPRO OP REPRO SUBS ART PRODUCTION THE BENTLEY COLLECTION PRODUCT GUIDE CLIENT 05 / ICONIC CLASSICS 21 / BESPOKE 27 / COLOUR 39 / HERITAGE 55 / BUSINESS 73 / HOME 87 / FRAGRANCE 95 / BENTLEY BENTLEY COLLECTION 1 BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN 91BCOBUK17100.pgs91BCOBNE17100.pgs 25.09.201719.09.2017 15:3319:20 UK - Intro VERSION REPRO OP REPRO SUBS AN INTRODUCTION Welcome to The Bentley Collection, an exclusive, handpicked selection of luxurious pieces reflecting Bentley’s vision, passion and revered craftsmanship. ART This Product Guide contains detailed specifications about all of the pieces in The Bentley Collection together with interesting facts and tips to help to make you an expert. From the time it takes to craft one of our replica model cars to the exemplary PRODUCTION craftsmanship employed to create our sumptuous leather handbags, you will learn everything you need to know to engage in a conversation with a customer and make the most of this important, year-round revenue stream. CLIENT COMPLEMENTARY SALES Throughout the Product Guide, you will notice a icon. Wherever you see this icon, we’ve suggested additional items to complement the products in question, providing you with greater product knowledge and increased revenue opportunities. WANT TO KNOW MORE? If you require any further support or advice with products, marketing or merchandising of The Bentley Collection, please contact your Regional Manager or: Sophie Heathcock, Marketing Manager – Brand Lifestyle [email protected] Susannah Platt, Commercial Manager – Brand Lifestyle [email protected] BENTLEY COLLECTION 3 BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN 91BCOBUK17102.pgs91BCOBNE17102.pgs 25.09.201720.09.2017 19:0100:14 VERSION ICONIC ICONIC CLASSICS UK - Openers, 1 REPRO OP REPRO SUBS ART PRODUCTION CLIENT ICONIC CLASSICS COLLECTION Iconic Classics is inspired by the timeless, elegant design of the Continental GT, which was voted one of the most iconic cars of the 21st century. From a stunning new range of contemporary handbags to tailored leather jackets and stylish sunglasses, this highly desirable collection of apparel and accessories for men and women draws on the meticulous craftsmanship and finest materials for which Bentley is renowned. Appealing to customers who appreciate exquisite style and supreme luxury, each piece in this collection is classically designed and discreetly branded; a selection of elegant pieces that go beyond the world of fleeting fashion. BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN 91BCODUK17100.pgs91BCODNE17100.pgs 17.10.2017 10:5410:52 VERSION UK - ICONIC, 3 Ladies Silk Scarves – Page 10 ICONIC CLASSICS COLLECTION Barnato Handbag – Page 58 REPRO OP REPRO DID YOU KNOW Using Bentley’s classic styling lines as a point of inspiration, the Italian-crafted Diana B handbags are named after the pioneering aviator and daughter of Bentley chairman Woolf Barnato. SUBS ART PRODUCTION CLIENT DIANA B HANDBAG DIANA B CLUTCH Irresistibly elegant with superior functionality, this classic handbag A chic leather clutch enhanced by hand cross-stitching on the front features beautiful hand cross-stitching echoing Bentley’s exterior panels and a baguette-shaped clasp featuring the Bentley knurl styling lines. It has 3 interior compartments, including a closed pattern, with a soft opening and closing mechanism. The diamond- centre section with lamb nappa leather diamond quilt lining. quilted lamb nappa leather interior contains a mobile phone slip The central compartment is secured with a baguette-shaped pocket. A detachable chain adds versatility. clasp adorned with the iconic Bentley knurl pattern and wording. Features a soft opening and closing mechanism. Material 100% leather Material 100% leather Metalwork: palladium-plated zamac and brass Metalwork: palladium-plated zamac and brass Colour & Part No Beluga BL1828 Colour & Part No Beluga BL1830 Rich Plum BL1829 Rich Plum BL1831 Dimensions W 33 x H 22 x D 15cm Dimensions W 28 x H 13 x D 9cm Handle drop: 17cm Country of origin Italy Country of origin Italy ICONIC CLASSICS COLLECTION 7 BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN 91BCOBUK17106.pgs91BCOBNE17106.pgs 17.10.2017 11:3411:32 VERSION Ladies Cashmere Wraps – Page 11 ICONIC CLASSICS COLLECTION Ladies Clip Purse – Page 12 REPRO OP REPRO DID YOU KNOW Each handbag takes between 15 and 20 hours to create, typically using 1.5 to 2 square metres of leather and incorporating impeccably fitted handbag frames and hand cross-stitching. SUBS ART PRODUCTION CLIENT MARY P BAG MINI MARY P BAG MARY P TOTE BAG Elegant and practical, this generous handbag features Bentley A scaled-down version of the Mary P Bag, crafted in calf’s leather Elegant and spacious, the contemporary handbag’s distinctive front wing-inspired front panels and cross-stitched handles. Inspired by with distinctive front panels echoing the Bentley wings silhouette. panels echo the Bentley wings silhouette. With a diamond-quilted the intrepid spirit of Mary Petre Bruce, a record-breaking motorist, Inspired by the adventurous and intrepid spirit of Mary Petre Bruce, nappa leather interior, a side zip pocket, slip pockets for mobile speedboat racer and aviator in the 1920s and 1930s. It is exclusively a record-breaking motorist, speedboat racer and aviator in the devices and a matching detachable wrist pouch and shoulder strap. lined in lamb leather with distinctive diamond quilting on the central 1920s and 1930s. Features include a slip pocket for mobile devices, Removable wings emblem charm with polished metal mirror. zip compartment. Interior features 2 open compartments and 1 a side zip pocket, bespoke palladium-plated metalware and a closed compartment along with slip pockets. Featuring a detachable removable wings emblem charm with polished metal mirror. shoulder strap and matching detachable wrist pouch. Also features Cross-stitched handles and a matching detachable shoulder strap. a removable wings emblem charm with polished metal mirror. 2 open compartments and 1 central zipped compartment. Material 100% leather Material 100% leather Material 100% leather Metalwork: palladium-plated zamac and brass Metalwork: Palladium-plated zamac and brass Metalwork: palladium-plated zamac and brass Colour & Part no. Beluga BL1863 Colour & Part no. Beluga BL1866 Colour & Part no. Beluga BL186 8 Rich Plum BL186 4 Rich Plum BL1867 Rich Plum BL1881 Light Graphite BL1865 Light Graphite BL1869 Dimensions W 22 x H 25.5 x D 12cm Dimensions Bag: W 38 x H 27 x D 18cm Handle drop: 9cm Dimensions W 31 x H 36 x D 15cm Pouch: W 20 x H 12 x D 5cm Strap drop: 38cm Handle drop: 11cm Strap drop: 40cm Country of origin Italy Country of origin Italy Country of origin Italy 8 ICONIC CLASSICS COLLECTION BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN UK - ICONIC, 4 Cashmere Wraps and Scarves – Pages 11 & 15 ICONIC CLASSICS COLLECTION Ladies Knitted Jumper – Page 12 DID YOU KNOW In addition to being crafted from the finest lamb nappa leather, our leather jackets feature our iconic matrix grille lining and twinned seams, found within our cars’ interior cabin. You’ll also discover the same meticulous hand stitching and design details that can be found on our steering wheels. LADIES LEATHER JACKET LADIES LEATHER JACKET LADIES LEATHER JACKET This luxurious, fully lined tailored jacket features twinned seams, This luxurious, fully lined tailored jacket features twinned seams, This luxurious, fully lined tailored jacket features twinned seams, straight fluting and a flattering horseshoe-shaped lower back. straight fluting and a flattering horseshoe-shaped lower back. straight fluting and a flattering horseshoe-shaped lower back. A matrix grille lining echoes the shape of the Continental GT A matrix grille lining echoes the shape of the Continental GT A matrix grille lining echoes the shape of the Continental GT dashboard. The hand-stitched hanging loop features Bentley’s dashboard. The hand-stitched hanging loop features Bentley’s dashboard. The hand-stitched hanging loop features Bentley’s signature cross-stitching, applied by hand as on a Bentley steering signature cross-stitching, applied by hand as on a Bentley steering signature cross-stitching, applied by hand as on a Bentley steering wheel. Internal and external pockets and bespoke Bentley zip pullers. wheel. Internal and external pockets and bespoke Bentley zip pullers. wheel. Internal and external pockets and bespoke Bentley zip pullers. Material 100% lamb nappa leather Material 100% lamb nappa leather Material 100% lamb nappa leather Lining: 100% viscose Lining: 100% viscose Lining: 100% viscose Colour Dove Grey Colour Beluga Colour Rich Plum Part no. Extra small BL1679XS Part no. Extra small BL1678XS Part no. Extra small BL1824XS Small BL1679S Small BL1678S Small BL1824S Medium BL1679M Medium BL1678M Medium BL1824M Large BL1679L Large BL1678L Large BL1824L Extra large BL1679XL Extra large BL1678XL Extra large BL1824XL Country of origin Germany Country of origin Germany Country of origin Germany ICONIC CLASSICS COLLECTION 9 91BCOBUK17107.pgs91BCOBNE17107.pgs 17.10.2017 10:5110:40
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