ROAD NEWS
VESPA 946 CHRISTIAN DIOR
S
ince its founding in 1946, Vespa has been
an icon of European style and likewise
so has the Christian Dior fashion brand,
though the latter is probably more in our
consciousness for bizarre artsy advertising.
Nevertheless, the two have teamed up with a
special edition Vespa 946 complete with stylish
Dior luggage and accessories.
Strictly a limited edition affair, the Vespa 946
Christian Dior is set to launch in the European
spring of 2021 through Dior boutiques around
the world and subsequently in a selection of
Piaggio Group’s Motoplex stores.
While it is currently unclear as to whether we
will see any make their way down under as
Vespa is privately imported by Salero Holdings.
A contemporary version of the iconic Vespa
946, the new model was designed by Maria
Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of Dior
women’s collections. The scooter is made
in Italy, adhering to the exacting standards,
commitment and precision of a couture studio.
Echoing the design of the saddle, a top
case patterned with the Dior Oblique motif –
designed by Marc Bohan way back in 1967 – is
specially designed to be fixed on the luggage
rack, adding a distinctive allure to the limited
edition 946. A helmet adorned with the same
iconic motif rounds out the unique range.
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