- Rolls-Royce debuts Cullinan Cosmos, a one-of-one commission inspired by space
- First Rolls-Royce to feature a fully hand-painted Starlight Headliner
- Headliner created over 160 hours by an in-house artist
- Bespoke details include a unique Star Cluster motif
A Cosmic Vision Realized
Rolls-Royce introduces Cullinan Cosmos, a one-of-one commission inspired by the wonders of outer space. Created for a family who shares a passion for the universe with their young son, the SUV showcases an array of Bespoke details. Its centerpiece is a Rolls-Royce first: a fully hand-painted Starlight Headliner, developed over 160 hours by one of the marque’s in-house artists.
The SUV shines in Arabescato Pearl, a finish that recalls moonlight against a midnight sky. A hand-painted twin coachline in Charles Blue and an Illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy complete the cosmic theme, glowing like a distant star at night.
“We wanted to create something our family would remember forever: a Rolls-Royce that captures the essence of the cosmos and shows that no dream is out of reach.”
— Commissioning Client, Cullinan Cosmos
Interior: Inner Space
Inside, Cullinan Cosmos offers a serene environment inspired by the stillness of deep space. Seats recline in Charles Blue and Grace White leather, accented with contrast stitching and piping. Piano White veneers add a crisp, technical touch reminiscent of satellite casings.
The commissioning family collaborated with Rolls-Royce designers to craft a bespoke Star Cluster motif, which appears as embroidery on the door panels and headrests and as a hand-painted fascia artwork.
Starlight Headliner: New Horizons
The hand-painted Starlight Headliner sets a new standard for Bespoke design. Painted entirely freehand, it portrays the Milky Way as a luminous band of stars and cosmic mist, graded in colors that harmonize with the interior palette.
The artist applied more than 20 layers of acrylic paint with a mix of brushes to create depth and texture. For the lightest pigment layers, the artist used a make-up brush, allowing the colors to settle softly. Fine brushes and a speckling technique added a natural star-like shimmer. Once finished and sealed, fiber-optic perforations were individually punched and aligned by hand to enhance the artwork.
“Space travel has long fascinated our commissioning clients. For the Bespoke Collective, this project pushed us into new territory with the first hand-painted Starlight Headliner. Bold in conception and spectacular in execution, Cullinan Cosmos shows how Rolls-Royce transforms clients’ visions into reality with precision and artistry.”
—Phil Fabre de la Grange, Head of Bespoke, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
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