Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin Design Fantastical Belmond Train Carriage
Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin have designed a bespoke Pullman carriage for the Belmond British Pullman, inspired by an imaginary 1920s actress named Celia. The carriage features marquetry walls by A Dunn & Son, custom furniture from Bill Cleyndert, glass from Tony Sandles, embroideries from Hand & Lock, and a custom scent. It accommodates up to 12 guests for exclusive group bookings. The carriage was assembled from components built across England. Luhrmann and Martin, known for films like Moulin Rouge! and Elvis, collaborated with Belmond after senior vice president Gary Franklin approached them. The carriage's first journey is scheduled for later this week. Luhrmann describes the project as a natural extension of his filmmaking, aiming to create an immersive experience. The couple also recently oversaw creative direction for the Met Gala and are preparing Luhrmann's Joan of Arc biopic.
Key facts
- Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin designed a Pullman carriage for Belmond British Pullman.
- The carriage is inspired by an imaginary 1920s actress named Celia.
- Marquetry walls were executed by A Dunn & Son, a family-run workshop established in the late 19th century.
- Custom furniture by Bill Cleyndert in Norfolk, glass by Tony Sandles in Essex, embroideries by Hand & Lock in Fitzrovia.
- A custom scent is used in public areas and translated into soap and hand lotion.
- The carriage accommodates up to 12 guests for exclusive group bookings.
- Gary Franklin, Belmond's senior vice president of trains and cruises, initiated the collaboration.
- The carriage's first journey is scheduled for later this week.
- Luhrmann and Martin also oversaw creative direction for the Met Gala and are preparing a Joan of Arc biopic.
- The carriage was last on rails in 1972.
Entities
Artists
- Baz Luhrmann
- Catherine Martin
Institutions
- Belmond British Pullman
- A Dunn & Son
- Bill Cleyndert
- Tony Sandles
- Hand & Lock
- Belmond
- Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
- Met Gala
Locations
- Essex
- Norfolk
- Fitzrovia
- London
- Sydney
- New York
- England
- Japan
- South China Sea