Valentino design directors Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli are partnering with

world ‐ renowned British luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin to create a

unique Vanquish sports car through its Q by Aston Martin bespoke service. This

exclusive sports car features the Valentino Camouflage livery and is further

embellished with the brand’s iconic studs. The car will be auctioned during the Cash

& Rocket opening Gala Dinner on 14 May in London, with proceeds donated to the

charities involved.

‘I am so proud to be supporting Cash & Rocket for the third year in a row, to help in

collecting funds for women and children who need our help. As a woman and

mother I strongly believe that it is fundamental to help all women and children to

give each of them equal opportunities’ says Maria Grazia Chiuri Co ­‐ Creative Director,

and driver of one of the Aston Martins in the event.

‘It is very exciting for us in the Aston Martin Design team to work alongside the

designers at Valentino and create this unique piece of automotive haute couture.

Cash & Rocket is a truly worthy charity, raising awareness and funds for an amazing

cause, and we have created a wonderful piece of motoring art to support the auction.

This is a unique collaboration and a rare mix of iconic luxury marques,

I can’t wait to see the finished car!’

says Marek Reichman Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin.

‘I am excited that we have been able to bring together two lead Partners for our

2015 event to create such an amazing vehicle and then for them to allow us to

auction it to the benefit of our three Charity partners – Shine On Sierra Leone,

OrphanAid Africa and Sumbandila. To make the investment of time, money and

creative energy and to produce a unique item is inspiring and truly embodies

the spirit of Cash & Rocket and our ladies – don’t just be something, do something!’

says Julie Brangstrup, CEO and Founder, Cash & Rocket.