Invictus TT550 and ST550: When a Finish Changes How a Product Is Perceived
Cannes, Vieux Port. Invictus Yacht's new models are moored side by side: the TT550 and the ST550, the latter presented at Cannes in the Deep Horizon version developed with architect Fabio Rotella. We went on board with Katia Paracchini to talk about one thing only: finishes.
A very precise identity
"Here the design has a very precise identity," Katia says in the video, "and every element of the interiors has been chosen to create an extremely coherent whole. And it is precisely in projects like this that the choice of faucets, colors and finishes also plays an important role."
Behind that coherence lies a precise interior design project. A key role was played by architect Fabio Rotella and his studio, together with Paolo Avellone of Atelier Invictus, the shipyard's creative lab, who oversaw the choice of colors and the selection of materials. The ELKA finishes were selected to fit in harmony with that concept: not a separate element, but part of the space.
Two boats, two finishes
On the TT550 the chosen finish is satin champagne PVD: a warm, restrained light, closer to sunlight on the water than to metal, that accompanies the light-toned materials and soft surfaces on board. On the ST550 it is satin Black Airline: a deep black, softened by the satin texture, which in the interplay of light and dark across the interiors becomes an accent rather than a contrast.
The same product, two interpretations. "A finish can completely change how a product is perceived," Katia explains. "Our work is not simply about supplying faucets. It means engaging with the shipyard, understanding the language of the project and identifying the most consistent solution in terms of colors, materials and style. This is exactly where the ability to customize becomes important: the product remains ELKA, but it is interpreted according to the boat."
Color is identity too
When you look at these interiors, you see a continuity between colors, materials and details. The faucets must speak the same language: the finish brings out their character and, at the same time, allows the product to integrate into the interior architecture. It is the result we look for every time. "A recognizable product," Katia says, "but one that seems to have been designed for that boat from the very beginning."
Designer, shipyard, ELKA
This is the value of collaboration. On one side, the shipyard's project; on the other, the architect's work, with a very precise vision of the interiors; and then ELKA, with the ability to work on the product and its finishes. "For us, the best result always comes from dialogue," Katia concludes. "When these areas of expertise talk to each other, even a technical element becomes part of the yacht's identity. And it is precisely in the details that a project finds its coherence."
ELKA finishes
Champagne PVD, Black Airline, matte black, brushed nickel, satin stainless steel: ELKA finishes are not a catalog to choose from, but a starting point to develop together with those who design the boat. On any collection, in AISI 316 stainless steel or brass. Discover our materials: https://www.elkadesign.us/materials
Watch the other episodes
Fourth episode of the "ELKA at Cannes 2026" series:
Episode 1 — ANTEPRIMA: https://youtu.be/7PnZ2s0bM6I
Episode 2 — PARDO GT65: https://youtu.be/OMcPRj4QtjU
Episode 3 — CONTESSA 580: https://youtu.be/gyr_bj6rgzY
PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_9thBVPYxo
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