Airtel Indian Grand Prix 2013 - Trophy and costume design revealed

Airtel Indian Grand Prix 2013 Trophy design

Trophy Design

Bengaluru-based designer Michael Foley has crafted the trophy for the forthcoming Airtel Indian Grand Prix 2013. The design of the trophy for 2013 Airtel Indian Grand Prix is an aesthetic interpretation of a contemporary and forward looking India on a global pedestal. To be bagged by the winner of the 2013 edition of Airtel Indian Grand Prix, Foley’s trophy is all set to be an aesthetic interpretation of a contemporary trophy with a touch of Indian tradition.

The final trophy is an interesting combination of sports, technology, glamour, entertainment and youth – and we wanted the trophy for Airtel Indian Grand Prix to reflect each of these elements. After a lot of design work, we finally arrived at a trophy that is a perfect blend of contemporary and traditional India. The conceptualization stage lasted over a month and the final trophy is in production now.

Indian GP Trophy Design

Formula 1 as a sport expresses the pinnacle of human endurance combined with the best of automotive technologies. The concept driving the trophies stems from this unique expression of the sport using a fusion of exquisite craftsmanship and high precision engineering. The cup is created with 24 metal slivers that are assembled around an axis, inspired by the 24 spokes of the ‘chakra’.

The material used to aptly depict this fusion is aircraft grade light-weight aluminium. The colours green, white and saffron are embedded in the gaps between the slivers depicting a subtle expression of the Indian flag. The final avatars of the cup use a resilient ion-plating and anodising of aluminium to create a unique blend of metallic black, red and silver.

The brain behind The 2013 Airtel Indian Grand Prix trophy, ace trophy designer Michael Foley has various grand projects to his credit including the laudable commonwealth’s queen’s baton. An alumnus of NID, Michael has every bit of “Indianess” in him which he further translates in his designs. He set up his own design studio ‘Foley Designs’ in Bangalore, a couple of years ago.

Costume Design

“Express Yourself” – This has been the whole idea behind creating the uniforms for the grid girls for Airtel Grand Prix 2013. Being known for elegance, feminity and sensuality, Mandira Wirk has tried to express herself in designing these uniforms. Considering Airtel F1 as a chic sport in itself, she has experimented and created uniforms keeping the latest fashion trends in mind.

Airtel Indian GP Costume Design

Fall winter being the coming season, uniforms have been inspired from trendy trench coats which Mandira herself is very fond of. She feels that they are very elegant as well as stylish. Use of jersey, makes it comfortable as well as adds the oomph factor to the garment. Belt, buttons and lapel makes it different and creates a sporty style statement.

To make it more chic, the Airtel logo printed scarf has been added. Even beautiful wedges have been designed to complete the look. This time it is not just a uniform but a style statement or trend to stay for long.