Back in July, Mercedes-Benz announced an unexpected partnership with Virgil Abloh, now we have the first look at the Abloh's upcoming G-Wagen design.
Little is known about the project aside from the fact that it is meant to combine both fashion and art with the popular Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen model. While the collaboration is set to be revealed on September 8, 2020, the car manufacturer has shared a teaser of what's to come.
These teasers shared to Instagram include closeups of Virgil's "Project Geländewagen," a very unique looking G-Wagen. The shots show elements of the one-of-a-kind, home-scale replica including a light gray-white paint job, retro odometer and bright yellow tire details reading GELÄNDEWAGEN - German for SUV.
"Project Geländewagen" will be auctioned off later this year with proceeds to be donated to an as-yet-unnamed charity that supports the arts. Furthermore, the winner of the auction will also get to meet the co-creators, with a personal introduction to the inspirations behind the artwork and the aspirations for it.
Yesterday, Virgil Abloh also showed of a new shirt that we assume will be part of a clothing collection.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get them.