Tag: 2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani

  • 2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani – an inspiring design

    2012-MINI-Roadster-by-Franca-Sozzani-THUMB2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani is the special car, designed by Franca Sozzani (chief editor of Vogue). This exquisite MINI car was made to mark the 20th anniversary of the Life Ball charity event in Vienna.

    MINI Roadster served as a base model for this inspiring floral design of the vehicle. In fact, the Roadster is the first open-top two-seater in the brand’s history. It comes with 184 horsepower (135 kW) and has a top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph).

    2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani
    2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani

    Franca Sozzani decorated the roof of the Roadster in a stylishly intricate floral design. All those floral motives are harmoniously combined with the trendiest color of all the Deepest Purple. It was applied as a matt paintwork over the car, and in addition is complemented by gold hallmark MINI rally stripes.

    As you can see the overall appearance of the vehicle is more than impressive. In my opinion it is even a work of art.

    The interior of the car is as inspiring and exceptional as the exterior itself. For instance, for the instruments and brass-colored touches on the circular elements is used printed leather.

    The designer Sozzani spoke about the inspiration behind this unique design, which will stay in the history of the MINI:

    “The concept behind the MINI customisation is inspired by the beautiful and elegant women who in the past used to wear a scarf draped around their head when driving a convertible. Flowers are a symbol of joy and life. And the Life Ball is always fighting for life and joy.”

    2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani Interior
    2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani Interior

    Source: MINI

  • 2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani supports the Life Ball in Vienna

    MINI-Roadster-designed-by-Franca-Sozzani---Sketch-Thumb2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani is the lasted design concept which however has some unique qualities and is made with an aim of a special contribution.

    For eleven years already, MINI brand has been a partner of the Life Ball, which annually takes place in Vienna. What is very specific about this event is that every year one special design comes under the imagination of a renowned designer to support the event.

    For the 20th anniversary of the Life Ball the tradition is continued, with the donation of a vehicle which has been creatively transformed by an international celebrity. All the proceeds of this car will go to projects fighting HIV and AIDS.

    In details, all in all the auctioning of these one-of-a-kind MINI models has accumulated inclome of more than 500,000 euros for this charitable purpose.

    It is important to mention as well that these models have been designed in previous years by international fashion designers like: Joseph Corré for Agent Provocateur, Donatella Versace, Renzo Rosso for Diesel and Missoni, Mario Testino and The Blonds for Katy Perry.

    2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani
    2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani

    The latest Life Ball MINI is created by the gifted Franca Sozzani, who is the chief editor of Italian VOGUE and UN Goodwill Ambassador for Fashion 4 Development.

    He describes the creative process and speaks about the inspiration which has provoked this unique design the following: “I thought at MINI as a beautiful woman who put a scarf on her head when she drives a Roadster.”

    The Deepest Purple matt paintwork gives the MINI Roadster a thoroughly unmistakable look as are doing floral motifs and mannequins. Nevertheless the highlight of this year’s Life Ball MINI is the floral design on the roof of the MINI Roadster.

    As you can see there are also added some steel-coloured accents on the exterior mirrors and alloy wheels. The typical MINI rally stripes are also in the same colour and they elegantly round off this unusual colour concept.

    On the other hand the interior of the car is said to include the highest-quality of materials and a sophisticated seat design.

    2012 MINI Roadster by Franca Sozzani will be auctioned in the Hall of Ceremonies at Vienna’s Hofburg palace as part of the AIDS Solidarity Gala.

    Source: MINI