Late author and cultural commentator Gore Vidal once quipped, “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” That pearl of wisdom feels especially relevant in today’s yachting world. A decade ago, yacht making was about lineage and the confidence of classic designs. But those conventions have given way to vertical bows, bold architectural statements, sculpted interiors, and seamless indoor-outdoor living via expansive use of glass. Now, many long-established shipyards are distilling those elements into a singular ethos that will define their brands and superyacht design far into the future. Take Sparta, for example, Heesen’s 220-foot flagship and its largest steel yacht to date. The exterior, penned by Winch Design, is a study in muscular minimalism, with elegant curves and a reverse bow that advances the Dutch yard’s signature identity. But it’s the interior—a collaboration between Winch and the owner’s team—that sets a new bar. Bronze..
