Invictus TT460 Shell Edition photo
The sea as inspiration, nature as language, and design as an expression of balance. This is the philosophy behind the Invictus TT460 Shell Edition, a new interpretation of the Calabrian shipyard’s flagship, ready to make its debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026.
Issued from the collaboration between Fabio Rotella and the Invictus Atelier, this special edition redefines the concept of elegance on board, introducing innovative materials, sustainable solutions, and a new harmony between aesthetics and functionality. The result is a boat that retains the charisma of the original TT460, designed by Christian Grande, while reimagining in a more intimate, natural, and contemporary key.
Visitors to boot Düsseldorf 2026 will have the opportunity to discover it first-hand from January 17 to 25, at Halle 5 – stand C20, where Invictus Yacht will present to the public a boat that, in every respect, represents the new face of its future.
Internationally renowned architect and designer Fabio Rotella makes his debut in the boating world with a project that combines experience, design culture, and artistic vision. Coming from a family that has made creativity a defining trait—his uncle is the famous artist Mimmo Rotella, a leading figure of Pop Art—Rotella brings to the Invictus world his idea of design as a way of life. “I consider the boat an intermediary for experiencing nature – he explains – Hence the name Shell Edition: like a seashell in the sea, it welcomes, protects, and wraps around”.
His approach rejects excess in favor of a return to essence: a boat that does not imitate a home, but becomes a living organism in constant dialogue with water, light, and wind. Within this balance, every detail takes on symbolic value. Natural materials, warm colors, and organic fabrics bring life to a coherent and sensorial narrative in which luxury is measured through the purity of the experience and environmental consciousness.
The Invictus TT460 Shell Edition stands out for its use of recycled and lightweight materials resulting from the extensive research carried out by the Invictus Atelier. In the below-deck area, an innovative system of lightweight structural honeycomb panels makes its debut, used for building the partition walls and interior furnishings. This material, new to the shipyard, is not only recycled but also unsinkable, and enables a 20% reduction in the boat’s overall weight, improving efficiency and environmental impact.
The result is a lighter, brighter, and more natural environment, finished with wood essences and tactile surfaces that convey warmth and authenticity. Precisely calibrated lighting further contributes to an atmosphere of widespread well-being, where technology and comfort coexist without taking over the scene. The color palette, inspired by elements of nature—sand, water, stone—strengthens the connection between the boat and its surrounding landscape, merging design and nature into a single sensory experience.
Behind every detail of the Invictus TT460 Shell Edition lies the work of Invictus Atelier, the creative and experimental heart of the shipyard. Led by Paolo Avellone, the workshop represents the brand’s most flexible and innovative soul: a place where ideas take shape and the requests of the most demanding owners become concrete projects.
“Fabio Rotella’s creativity found proactive collaboration within our Atelier – Avellone explains – After a long period of research into new solutions and materials, it was possible to shape a version of the TT460 that meets market needs and an increasing environmental awareness”.
Within the Atelier coexist several identities, each with a specific role. The Style and Interior Design division handles the selection of materials, fine woods, and premium fabrics, while also introducing cutting-edge technologies such as the use of carbon fiber in the most distinctive elements. The Harmony and Atmosphere section instead focuses on the overall perception of spaces, studying color combinations and lighting solutions capable of creating environments that are understated, balanced, and emotionally engaging.
The External Customization division, a longstanding strength of Invictus, offers up to seventeen hull color options—metallic or classic, and also extendable to the interiors—paired with more than seventeen upholstery combinations. The Interior Customization division allows the below-deck spaces to be redesigned according to the owner’s needs, within structural limits, offering endless configuration possibilities to create truly unique environments. Finally, the Sustainability and Innovation division represents the most experimental soul of the workshop, dedicated to researching eco-friendly materials and low-impact technological solutions.
| LOA | 14.27 m |
| Max Beam | 4.43 m |
| Max Passangers Capacity | 14 |
| Fridge | 200 l |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,200 l |
| Water Capacity | 360 l |
| Black Water Capacity | 230 l |
| Engines | 2 × Volvo Penta D6-IPS 650 |
| Material | Fiberglass |
| Design | Christian Grande |
| Shipyard | Aschenez |
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