Dsquared2 unveils latest Life Ball Mini

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The brothers behind Canadian fashion label Dsquared2 have unveiled a fashion project of a rather different kind, dressing up a Mini Cooper S in aid of charity.

Dean and Dan Caten, familiar fixtures on the global fashion circuit, unveiled the exclusive Life Ball Mini 2011 in Vienna, the latest in a series of designers to have added their touch to the iconic car.

The twins’ model has been “armed for adventures of all kinds,” with a large front guard, rally-style headlamps and a spare tire mounted to the tailgate.

The chassis has been raised further from the ground, and new all-terrain tires with a deep tread have been added, while the interior has been revamped with aluminium sheeting for floormats and a mounted compass.
The trademark Dsquared2 maple leaf is also prominently visible on the head rests and side doors.



The overhaul of a Mini is conducted annually by a different designer for the occasion of the Life Ball, Europe’s largest AIDS charity event, held May 21.
In previous years, Agent Provocateur, Donatella Versace, Diesel, Missoni and Gianfranco Ferré have all added their unique style.



More than half a million euros has been generated by the models over the past 11 years, according to Mini.
Source: AFPrelaxnews

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Cloud 10 Status: Mini x Fashion Designers for Life Ball

Calvin Klein 

Mini Cooper has gotten a fashionable overhaul from the likes of Diane Von Furstenburg, Kenneth Cole and Calvin Klein in preparation for the Life Ball.  I remember Ford Explorer previously got some designer treatment back when Explorer's were the go-to SUVs (yall remember that?) The Calvin Klein model features a sleek ALL BLACK EVERYTHING -Jay-Z voice- aesthetic.  The Diane model is definitely targeting the cheery and colorful females out there.  The Kenneth Cole edition keeps it simple with a cool silver model with some raise bump like nodules on the outside. 

Click READ MORE to learn more about the Life Ball and to view the other cars!!!

Diane Von Furstenberg 

According to Highsnobiety "
Mini has teamed up with Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg and Kenneth Cole on special one-off designers of the iconic car. The cars will be auctioned off on July 17th, with the proceeds going to the Life Ball in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS.

“Over the past 10 years of supporting the Life Ball, Mini has teamed up with a variety of fashion designers to create unique one-offs to support the largest annual HIV/AIDS fundraiser event. Past collaborations have included the likes of Diesel, Versace and Agent Provocateur, to name just a few. To date the special Minis have raised half a million Euros for the cause. But for the tenth rendition, the Anglo-German automaker has brought in no fewer than three big-name designers to create a trio of specials.
Calvin Klein creative director Francisco Costa has taken on the new Countryman in stealthy black-on-black; Diane von Furstenberg, a red Mini hatchback with a lip motif; and Kenneth Cole a Mini convertible with industrial-style studs. Each will be auctioned off at the event in Vienna on July 17 to kick off the 18th International AIDS Conference.”

Via: Highsnobiety 

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