This 55k LV grill was flown to Miami on December 8, 2023, and painted there by artist ARTLANTA.
Afterward, we exhibited it at what is probably the world's largest art exhibition, "ARTBASEL MIAMI," before the grill was stolen on December 10, around 5:55 PM.
After endless media attention and police investigations, the grill was thankfully recovered 2 days later.
In 2024, it could finally be delivered to its new owner.
Below is the story of the 55k LV Grill.
Azado x SHB
For the launch of its "Tailor Made" line, azado came up with something very special and initiated a Luxury Upcycling Cooperation with Secondhandbags (SHB), THE Swiss online platform for luxury second-hand products.
55k for a grill? A Louis Vuitton Keepall size 55 from 1989 was provided as the basis for the brand new azado "55k" Tailor Made. With the fusion of an azado "El Maestro" grill, the travel bag was given new life and now shines again in luxurious splendor as the "55K" Tailor Made azado.
The typical canvas of the LV bag was precisely crafted to adorn the hose, handles, and shelf of the grill with a robust, hand-stitched cover. An original, coated LV thread was used for the stitching, supporting its robustness and ensuring an authentic look. The Louis Vuitton manufacturer code adorns the shelf, providing information about the origin and manufacturing date of the underlying bag. The original luggage tag of the bag retained its shape and dangles playfully above it all.
The black look of certain stainless steel elements (Black-Inox process) is reminiscent of the "Ur-azado," the very first prototype, which was constructed and built with great passion in 2010, thus also experiencing a revival.
For the design and production, they collaborated with Sattlerei Zollet, who executed the handcrafts with the utmost perfection.
Tailor Made
The azado "55K" Tailor Made Grill is a custom-made item and was produced upon request.
Product Details
- Grill surface size: 2400 cm2
- External dimensions: 75 x 45 x 180 cm
- Side shelf: 40 x 30 cm
- Weight: 65 kg
