LARTE Design has introduced a new Suede Carbon finish for a 2026 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sport. This new finish was developed to match the vehicle's Espresso-toned interior, which had been completed prior to the exterior customization.
The client had the Escalade's interior finished in a uniform Espresso leather and suede. When the vehicle arrived at LARTE Design's atelier in Erkrath, Germany, this interior served as the reference point for the exterior components. All sixteen ESTHETE exterior parts were then produced in Suede Carbon, a brown tone specifically developed to complement the cabin's color.
This Suede Carbon finish is achieved by introducing the color during the carbon fiber layup process, before the material is cured in an autoclave. This method integrates the tone into the weave, rather than applying a tint or film to the surface. Components such as the hood, mirror caps, splitter, fender extensions, rocker panels, and rear diffuser on this build feature this structural brown color, matched to the Espresso interior.
LARTE Design's ESTHETE kit for the 2024–2026 Cadillac Escalade includes sixteen exterior components made from 100% dry carbon. These parts, which include a front fascia with integrated daytime running lights, a functional front splitter, and a vented hood, are designed to mount to factory attachment points without modification. Parking sensors, cameras, and driver-assistance systems remain functional. The kit is TÜV-certified and manufactured in Germany.