Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair

The extraordinary and exquisite highlight of this landmark motor car is the remarkable holographic paint finish that creates a captivating "rainbow" effect.

The commission takes its inspiration and name from the optical phenomenon of a lunar halo, which appears as a colorful circle of light around the moon. It is caused by moonlight passing through ice crystals in high-altitude cirrus clouds, which act as microscopic prisms: the light refracts creating a spellbinding technicolour ring effect, similar to light passing through a diamond.

Capturing this phenomenon in a Bespoke paint finish required more than one year of experimentation. The paint chemistry, application timings, and base coat were extensively trialled in order to meet the client's concept. The final finish is achieved by applying seven layers of lacquer, including a specially formulated pearlescent coat, infused with fine flakes of magnesium fluoride and aluminium. This creates a strong metallic effect under low light that bursts into rainbow technicolor in bright sunshine.

Another Bespoke masterpiece, the one-of-one Phantom Syntopia, partially inspired the Spectre Lunaflair concept. Revealed in 2023, it features a dark iridescent Liquid Noir finish infused with color-shifting, mirror-like pigment. Captivated by Phantom Syntopia's appearance, the commissioning patron asked the Bespoke Collective to create a light and luminous expression of this concept that reflected their fascination with the lunar halo phenomenon.

This cross-pollination of ideas, where a previous commission directly informs and inspires an entirely new concept and story, speaks to the power of Bespoke. For the marque's Bespoke Collective of designers, engineers, and craftspeople, this virtuous creative circle and interconnection of ideas constantly provides new opportunities for advancing their art.

A fully Bespoke interior complements Spectre Lunaflair's dramatic coachwork. It includes Navy Blue, White, and Peony Pink tones, recalling the spectrum of hues that can be witnessed during a lunar halo. The color scheme appears on the seats, doors, and the Starlight Headliner. This theme is also carried onto the dual-tone steering wheel, with a Navy Blue outer and an Arctic White inner side.

Only one Spectre Lunaflair will ever be produced, and the unique Lunaflair paint finish is reserved exclusively for the commissioning patron.