A stylish year for Porsche just gained an even more covetably cool entry: Cult favorite luxury fashion brand Aimé Leon Dore put its spin on an iconic Porsche model, with stellar apparel to match.
In addition to carving out closet space for a series of sharp, auto-inspired attire, the New York City favorite partnered with the automaker on a bespoke, one-of-one Porsche 993 Turbo in a rich shade of Mulberry Green.
As the two longtime partners note (this marks the fifth restored model between the duo), the redesign looked to give the ride a sportier look, and the “restoration goes beyond aesthetics, delivering both a visual and technical revival of the celebrated classic,” Porsche noted.
Improved aerodynamics for the 993 Turbo S Exhaust and Front Split mark the redesign, while 18-inch Porsche Turbo Twist rims get a Mulberry Green finish to match the exterior. The revamp is about more than just aggressive performance, although it’s got plenty of that in spades.
The fashion favorite offered its own take on an impressively luxe interior, including dark brown leather and lambs wool accents, plus hardback seats. Custom steering wheel and headrest logos from the duo also give the automobile a distinctly bespoke feel.
Inspiration extends far beyond the wheel of the vehicle and into an exclusive, auto-inspired capsule collection that uses the car’s Mulberry Green and bold design as a springboard. A covetable Leather Club Jacket gets bold co-branded touches, while a further offering of apparel, accessories and knitwear combine ALD’s fashionable sensibility with the luxe lines and design inspiration of Porsche.
As of last week, the collection is available in stores and online via ALD. For a company as recognizable as Porsche, one that’s debuted everything from an alpine ski collaboration to an eye-catching sport watch in recent weeks, the new venture is as fashionable as it is functional (for the right price, of course).
