Lifestyles of the rich and famous often keep us mesmerised. The budget, the glamour, the extravagance all keep us hooked and following the latest trends. Now one story has emerged which continues to astound with its opulence but gives us a little bit of credit for our own style as well.
Newborn daughter of ex-Destiny’s child singer Beyonce Knowles and RnB superstar Jay-Z was always going to be born into the royalty of rock. It was to be expected that her birth and everything associated with it was always going to be prefixed with the word ‘super’. Now it has been seen that the supercar in which she left the hospital of her delivery was a customised Mercedes van, not unlike the bespoke Mercedes-Benz Viano recently delivered to Signature Car Hire.
Blue Ivy Carter left Lenox Hill Hospital in New York in the dark hours of Tuesday morning in a $1 million-outfitted Mercedes van. This followed a birthing experience whose price tag surpassed even that figure. Blue was born in the already-exclusive private clinic and then spent her time with her mum in the recovery area and private suite, remodelled by Knowles and Jay-Z over the last few months with a budget in excess of one million dollars.
Renovations included demolishing up to eight rooms to make way for two suites, and the addition of a bullet-proof door. Their own personal security force was also brought in to add to existing hospital security.
The Mercedes van brought them home no doubt to their luxury penthouse, also recently redecorated for her impending arrival. Beyonce and Jay-Z bought a $20,000 cot in the shape of a carriage with rear luggage rack changing table. Perhaps having great wheels is very important to this couple.
It is reported that Beyonce acquired the Mercedes a few months ago, in preparation for the birth. She may have been disappointed to see the back end of her luxury Maybach but the customised Mercedes may well have helped to keep up her spirits. The oversize engine capacity ensures that the star family can get away from any tricky situations, whilst the enhanced exterior certainly fits with their flamboyant sense of style.
Inside are all the creature comforts that the three of them could enjoy. Hand-stitched Cream Italian leather seats are lined with Chestnut. A full bathroom with shower, basin and toilet is installed. The sumptuous interior is pictured as featuring wide-screen television, plush cream carpeting, and electronic entertainment and privacy controls.
It is not far removed from the customised Mercedes-Benz Viano now available at Signature Car Hire, so it would seem as though the happy family are in good company. The Viano Ambiente 2.2 CDI is also available in Obsidian metallic black for that classic look. Tinted privacy glass ensures complete security and comfort at all times. Inside, the hand-stitched Connelly Italian leather seats are finished in Peltro grey. Quilted roof panels, electronic climate control, two entertainment screens, laptop stations, and armchair style seating characterise the vehicle. With such a cocoon of luxury, you can be forgiven for thinking that you are on your way to a glittering awards ceremony or other celebrity occasion.
In keeping with the biggest A-list stars on the planet, the largest fleet of the world’s most beautiful vehicles now contains everything to give you that trademark of the idols.