If James Bond had a Hot Wheels collection, he probably wouldn’t miss out on the limited-edition “sculptures” just dropped by Range Rover. He’d be obligated to buy in, really, given the iconic vehicle’s placement in No Time to Die. And since he’s a globe-trotting super spy, he likely wouldn’t blink at paying $563 just for an all-aluminum version of a classic children’s toy.
The rest of us, however — lacking overseas bank accounts — are left to ponder important questions we’ll never know the answers to, like: How painful is it to step on a $500 toy car when your kid inevitably leaves it on the kitchen floor?
But the toys sculptures are just one small piece of Range Rover’s London Collection, the automaker’s first-ever foray into lifestyle and fashion. But the limited-edition collection, which includes a handful of scarves, jackets, and blankets splashed with modernist art, is more like a destination of Range Rover’s long history rather than a detour.
While the iconic vehicle was once lauded for its off-road performance, its power as a status symbol has long since eclipsed those adventurous origins.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that. After all, while the Range Rover’s designer may have lamented the vehicle’s turn toward luxury, legacy brands become, well, legacies. And that usually means sating fans’ thirst for sweet gear that reflects their fandom, which these finely made duds will likely do.
Chic Jackets & Silk Scarves
