Infiniti Concept Car to Debut in Geneva with Louis Vuitton Luggage?
Celebrating the brand's 20th year in business
By Michael Gauthier
February 5, 2009 10:55 PM
Filed Under: Concept Car, Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti, Japanese, Lifestyle
Infiniti will team up with luxury goods maker Louis Vuitton for the introduction of a new concept car that will appear at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Little is known about the concept but Infiniti says that it will be a dynamic celebration of brand's 20 years in business. The only thing that is certain is that Louis Vuitton has created a bespoke set of luggage for the concept, a move that should peak women's interest in the car.
Infiniti will also use the Geneva Motor Show to make the European debut of the new G37 convertible.
Look for more information to released when Infiniti unveils the concept at their press conference on March 3.
Press Release (Click to expand)
INFINITI PACKS LOUIS VUITTON FOR GENEVA
ROLLE, Switzerland (February 5 2009) - Infiniti, the luxury car company from Japan, has announced its collaboration with Louis Vuitton, the French luxury brand, for the creation of a bespoke set of luggage for a concept car to be revealed at the 2009 International Geneva Motor Show next month.
The dramatic concept will be a celebration of Infiniti and its 20 years history as a creator of performance cars. But equally it will be an inspiring exploration into the brand's future.
For Louis Vuitton, this collaboration is the latest in a long heritage of designing custom luggage for special automobiles.
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* The INFINITI press conference at the 2009 International Geneva Motor Show will take place at 10:15, March 3 2009, in Hall 1 where as well as revealing its new concept car, Infiniti will also display the G37 Convertible for the first time in Europe.
* INFINITI comes from Japan. Its line-up of performance sedans, coupes and crossovers is now being launched across Europe through a dedicated network of Infiniti Centres which share a commitment to individualised and exceptional customer service. For more information, see www.infiniti.eu.
* LOUIS VUITTON has been synonymous with the art of stylish travel since 1854. Since 1987, it has been part of L.V.M.H. / Moët Hennessy; Louis Vuitton, the world's most prestigious luxury goods group, is headed by Bernard Arnault. Since 1997, with the arrival of the designer Marc Jacobs, it has extended its expertise to women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, watches and jewellery, sunglasses, combining traditional craftsmanship with flair and innovation to create a complete lifestyle experience. For more information, please visit www.louisvuitton.com.
* PICTURE CAPTION: Shiro Nakamura - Senior Vice President Infiniti Design - collects part of the Louis Vuitton custom luggage from the LV store in Roppongi, Tokyo for a concept car Infiniti will reveal on March 3, 2009.
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