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Fashion designers are masters of the use of color, proportion, and textiles, which are all very important elements in automotive design. As such, many fashion houses have teamed with automotive manufacturers on special edition models. Most of the time – let's be honest here – they suck, but there are a few that are truly interesting and appealing. These are 15 of the most stylish cars ever.
15 Interesting Cars By Fashion Designers.
Fiat 500 by Gucci
The Fiat 500 is a divisive car: some people love it, some people can't get past its small stature and mod styling. I think that we can all agree that it the Gucci applied striping inside and out looks fantastic, and that this is one of the most stylish interiors on the market.
That hood ornament is pretty easy on the eyes as well.
Jeep CJ7 by Levi's
One of the great things about Americana is that even when it starts to get cheesy, it can remain charming. Case in point: a Jeep CJ7 upholstered in Levi's denim.
AMC Hornet Sportabout by Gucci
AMC is dead and buried for many reasons, but this sexy Gucci-wagon isn't one of them. Think of this interior as the precursor to today's Gucci Fiat 500.
Lincoln Mark. V by Givenchy
The color is a touch dated now, but we appreciate bold statement made here. The Lincoln Mark Series was already intended to be one, so it makes perfect sense to go with a wild blue along side that beautiful wood. We wonder why Kanye hasn't tried to dig one up yet.
Range Rover Evoque Victoria Beckham Edition
When we got news that a Posh Spice Land Rover was in the cards, we were afraid. But the final product ended up looking badass and masculine. Just be sure to give the included purse to your girl.
Chrysler 300C by John Varvatos
First of all, this car gets bonus points for having been made to be auctioned off at a charity event designed to support sexually abused children. Even if it weren't for the altruistic mission, this would still be a sweet ride though. The exterior is menacing and slick, but the interior is where Varvatos put some unique finishes.
Cadillac Seville by Gucci
Cadillac doesn't have quite the appeal that it used to. In the '30s Caddies were considered competition to Rolls-Royce and Hispano-Suiza, and in the '70s they were still the kick-ass whips of pimps and casino owners. What could possibly be a better car for the discerning casino baron than this Gucci upholstered and designed example?
Citroen Lacoste Concept
It's weird as hell, but it just looks so tunable. This would be the perfect car for kicking up a hug dust cloud with a bikini clad woman. It's a fun design, and we'd love to see something similar, albeit a bit more sane, in production.
Rover Mini by Paul Smith
The "cheesy" British stereotype is overused an more than a bit irritating, but this Mini by Paul Smith shows us why it's also a good thing. It's impossible not to love a car like this.
Nissan Pathfinder by Marc Ecko
It might be the ultimate party vehicle, and it might be a Zombie Apocalypse Rapid Response Team insertion vehicle. Either way, it's awesome.
Mini Cooper by Kenneth Cole
Kenneth Cole's not so hidden fetish-like obsession with dark leather and studs showed up again in this Mini Life Ball car. Despite the inherent weirdness of covering a car with studs and making the interior look like it came from a BDSM outlet mall, we like this Mini a lot.
Chanel Fiole by Jinyoung Jo
Jinyoung Jo was a design student when she penned this gorgeous Chanel-inspired concept car. We like to imagine it with a bat-shit-nuts AMG V8, rear wheel drive, and the whole of the Nurburgring in front of it.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur by Linley
So David Linley isn't a fashion designer (he's a furniture maker)... challenge us to a duel if it bother you that much. This is still a non-industrial designer/automaker joint venture and the result was so good we couldn't pass it up. The signature Linley helix looks like it was made to adorn the wood of a Bentley.
Mini Cooper Red Mudder by DSquared
If you ask us, this looks more like what the Mini World Rally Championship car should have been than a Countryman ever will. Pure awesomeness right here.
Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 By Versace
Lamborghini and Versace teamed up to make just 10 examples of this special edition Mercielago LP-640. While limiting the exterior color options to only black and white was nothing special, the leather that was quilted in Versace's greek fret pattern all throughout the interior was striking, unique, and beautiful.
