“NAMESAKES & alter egos”
Date: February 18 & 19, 2023
Venue: Maison De La Chienne Noire
Description: It Has Been Almost One (1) Year Since The Idea To Do This Series Came To Me.
At The Time, I Was doing A Number Of Series With Fragrances & Scale Model Cars, Dedicated To Abosede Akintan.
When I Discovered The “Dark Lord” Fragrance By Kilian, The Idea Of Pairing It With My “The Black Prince” 1:18 Scale Model Occurred Immediately.
However, I Went On To Do Other Projects…
Now, Here We Are…
Models Featured:
CMC Mercedes-Benz SSK Trossi, 1932, “The Black Prince”, 1:18 Scale
Dark Lord - “Ex Tenebris Lux”, Smoky Leather Fragrance By Kilian
CMC Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupé, 1938, Chassis-No. 57.591 (Schwarz), Post-Restoration By Ralph Lauren, 1:18 Scale
Speed, Style, And Beauty: Cars From The Ralph Lauren Collection. Book By Beverly Rae Kimes and Winston Goodfellow. Published March 15, 2005
Dedicatee: “Le Chien Noir”. Yes, This One Is For Me.
Special Thanks: To Abosede Akintan, For Allowing Me To Shoot “Series 107” On Her Dining Room Table.
Moreover, For The generous Loan Of Her Black 1:18 Scale 1938 Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupé.
Note: Fashion Mogul Ralph Lauren Owns One Of The Most Significant Classic Car Collections In The World. The Two (2) Cars Featured Here Are Among Several Historically Important Classic Cars That He Owns.
