Wally and Hérmes strike it large

On the subject of the filthy rich and stuff that I will never own but thankfully actually can do without, let’s talk yachts. Ok, I’m actually quite bored of these monumental unnecessary floating objects of over indulgence. I honestly could not care less if Abramovich has the biggest (most obscene is a better word actually) one on the planet or not. However, like with everything there are always exceptions. The partnership of the outstanding boatbuilders/designers Monaco based Wally and the renowned Paris fashion icon Hérmes is something completely different. As one may expect of this collaboration attention to detail, superior quality and aesthetics is a given. But equal focus has been on being eco friendly and environmentally sound. If you like me conclude that this creation is like nothing else you’ve seen then maybe part of the reason could be that the makers themselves say “we didn’t design a boat, we gave shape to an idea”. I say we as designers need to think and create more along that line of thinking. Regardless if it’s a coffee cup or a yacht we are designing… Anyway, as the entries tonight may be a bit discouraging when it comes to being within reach, I’ll just sum up with a quote by Mick Jagger: “The only thing better than owning a yacht, is knowing someone who owns a yacht”.