By Anthony Henson, March 12, 2025
Bentley’s Black Rose is not merely a car—it is a statement, a symbol of excess draped in the illusion of artistry. In an age where the planet groans under the weight of unbridled consumption, where wealth is hoarded while ecosystems collapse, Bentley unveils its latest indulgence: a machine wrapped in Black Rose metallic paint, its body trimmed with Beluga gloss, its accents dipped in satin 18K Rose Gold. A monument to decadence, built for the few.
Inside, the Black Rose is draped in the kind of darkness that wealth finds comforting—deep Beluga leather, charcoal grey tweed—pierced only by the glint of an industry-first: 18-karat rose gold, 3D-printed into the dashboard, steering wheel, and drive mode selector.
This gold, recycled from discarded jewellery, is presented as a gesture toward sustainability—an empty nod to environmental consciousness. At the same time, Bentley expanded its manufacturing empire, doubling down on an industry designed for the privileged.
The Black Rose is part of Bentley’s exclusive Batur line, a fleet of just 18 vehicles, each a testament to wealth’s ability to shape the world to its desires. And the indulgence does not end there—Bentley has already unveiled its next creation, the Batur Convertible, the most powerful W12-powered drop-top Grand Tourer in its history, another trophy for the elite in a world where luxury is hoarded, and ruin is shared.
