High Fashion Hits The Gas This Summer
As F1 heats up the racetrack these hot heels heat up the runway.
Just as the air heats up and spring melts into summer, racers start their engines and fans hold their breath in anticipation. Welcome to the world of Formula 1 racing, a sport so deeply intertwined with fashion that it’s nearly impossible to think of one without the other. Gucci partners with Alpine, Aimé Leon Dore continues its collaboration with Porsche, and Charles Leclerc has teamed up with both Nahmias and Puma.
But this fashion moves fast in more ways than one. For summer, sleek statement heels from Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and more race ahead as the season’s ultimate essentials.
Heel DOLCE&GABBANA (Pre-Fall ‘26) Polished calfskin slingbacks ($1,145, available at select boutiques) | Watch CARTIER Panthère de Cartier watch, small model ($42,900).
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Photography Greg Delves
Fashion Market Editor Copelyn Bengel
Prop Stylist Christine Mottau
Model Pam Lima (Close Up Models)
Photo Assistant Abe, Xaiong You
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