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Fashion has had a thing for Formula 1 and other extreme sports for a while now. There was Martine Rose’s -inspired collection back in 2019 (I am destined to forever have those ‘Speed’ track pants on my eBay alert) and Chanel’s resort 2023 show, which saw models sporting logo-laden helmets and boiler suits. My own is amongst my most prized wardrobe possessions.

, Diesel (very apt), Vetements, Moschino, Marine Serre, Balenciaga, and—of course— Ferrari have all played with racing signatures in their collections. Then there are the drivers. At this point, Lewis Hamilton is as celebrated for his style as he is for his sporting prowess.



We’ve had gowns accessorised with driving gloves à la Christian , Chanel chequered tops, panelled leather pants from Marine Serre, and Balenciaga’s eternally coveted ‘Motorcycle’ bags. High-speed sport is fertile ground for design inspiration. This weekend, editors, stylists and flocked to Monaco for the Grand Prix.

I don’t much care for the races, but the looks didn’t disappoint. Emily Ratajkowski opted for a leather racing jacket slung over a black bikini top, befitting Devon Aoki’s Suki in (a look that lives rent-free in my head). teamed her with a black (bodycon always makes an appearance at these events) and .

DJ Peggy Gou with Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr in a black and a houndstooth panelled ; again, the latter has been a trackside staple since donned a corset and matching pants at the Monaco.

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