Chris Brown's Rolls-Royce Wraith divides opinion with bold wrap
The singer’s Wraith receives a custom matte black and red wrap, sparking debate over aftermarket design choices for ultra-luxury coupes.
Chris Brown’s Rolls-Royce Wraith has drawn sharp reactions after being spotted with a custom matte black and red wrap. The bold colour scheme, applied by an unnamed specialist, has split opinion among car enthusiasts and designers, with many questioning whether such a finish suits the British luxury coupe.
The Wraith, introduced in 2013 and built at Goodwood, is one of the most powerful models in Rolls-Royce’s modern line-up. Its 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V12 delivers 623hp and 800Nm of torque to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The coupe sits on the same platform as the Ghost, but with a shorter wheelbase and a more dramatic roofline.
Rolls-Royce customers have long been encouraged to customise their cars, but the brand’s own Bespoke programme typically favours subtle two-tone finishes and detailed pinstriping over high-contrast wraps. In this case, the combination of matte black and gloss red accents has proved divisive. Social media reaction has ranged from admiration for Brown’s willingness to individualise a £230,000 coupe to criticism that the wrap undermines the car’s understated luxury.
Aftermarket wraps on ultra-luxury cars
High-profile owners have increasingly turned to vinyl wraps to personalise luxury and supercars, with results ranging from restrained satin finishes to more controversial designs. While wraps offer reversibility and protection for the factory paint, the visual impact can be polarising, particularly when applied to brands known for traditional styling. Brown’s Wraith is not the first celebrity Rolls-Royce to attract attention for its finish, but the matte black and red combination stands out even in a crowded field.
For buyers considering a Wraith, the episode is a reminder that personalisation has its risks as well as its rewards. Those seeking a more classic approach can read ourWraith test drive reviewfor a look at the car in its standard form.
