The Art of Design Issue 22 2016 | Page 132

Luxury Interior Design Studio, Appointed To Reinvent The Ability Group’s Flagship Vessel WORDS: Designer Touches PHOTOS: Designer Touches Designer Touches Ltd has recently completed the interior renovation and re-fit of the Ability Group’s flagship vessel, the M/Y ABILITY. The 39.6 meter luxury super yacht, formally owned by the fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, has been listed as one of the top 10 most iconic celebrity mega yachts and for the first time in its history is available for private charter. The new owners of the M/Y ABILITY commissioned the leading Surrey based interior design firm to undertake the project of a major interior refit, to ensure that the ABILITY is ready to charter. The brief included the desire for the interior to be sympathetic to the yacht’s history and previous owner’s flare for design. Mary Georgiou, Founder and Principle Designer at Designer Touches said “The ABILITY is sure to stand out from the crowd. Working closely with its current owner, we used a couture pallet of taupe and greys ranging from muted dove grey to dark and more intense shades to provide an injection of drama and atmosphere. We combined this pallet with opulent leathers, to provide texture, animal prints and natural fabrics to create a lavish yet elegant and tasteful interior, worthy of the yacht’s history and status.”