The Art of Luxury Issue 43 2020 | Page 34

AUTOMOTIVE THE NEW FLYING SPUR IN DETAIL: THE MOST COMPLEX BENTLEY INTERIOR EVER With the new Flying Spur comes the ultimate example of a All leather hides found in the interior of the Flying Spur remain handcrafted interior, presenting the world’s most sophisticated sustainably sourced from Northern European bulls, entirely as by- and luxuriously stitched cabin. products of the meat industry. More temperate climate zones ensure there are fewer parasites and the leather remains naturally blemish As all 350 unique leather pieces are adorned to 60 bespoke free. components using over three kilometres of thread to make up a complete Flying Spur interior, each passes through the hands of Bentley customers have the luxury of choosing from as many as 14 141 Bentley craftspeople. interior leather hide colours, which can be complimented by a vast selection of 23 different colours of contrast thread. A minimum of five months training under Bentley’s Master Trainers is essential in order to reach the upmost levels of ability, and to learn the vast array of techniques required to craft Bentley’s interiors to the highest of standards. 34 The Art of Luxury Issue 43 2020