I have just installed my Imperial on my Gary V Titanio.

• Placement of the saddle was simple, as it replaces a Swallow. They're identical sizes, of course.
• The lacing impeded the installation of the saddle completely. I loosened the laces and still felt that, even if I could mount the saddle still laced, they would be in constant contact with the top of the seatpost, a Thomson Elite. Thus, I removed the laces entirely. I don't think this saddle can be mounted on a Thomson seatpost in any fashion while the laces are installed. I definitely recommend removing the laces and relacing while the saddle is on the bike.
• I decided to try re-lacing the saddle in a different pattern, which while possible, proved difficult with the saddle on the bike. Mounting the bike on the workstand helped a lot.
• My lacing pattern moves forward several holes of the default, makes two crosses, then runs inside the saddle to the rear, behind the seatpost, where I crossed again and tied it. This way, the laces don't contact the seatpost head. It was tough to get any tension--even light tension--in this manner, but I used a set of vice-grips to hold my knot while tying, neatly solving the problem.
• I notice the laces still contact the seatpost head a bit, as does the saddle skirt. I wonder how frequently the lacing will need to be replaced?

Anyway, that's my installation rundown. It's a beautiful saddle, and I'm looking forward to using it. I wonder if the removal of the long skirt and a metal clip like that on the Swallow might work instead of the lacing?