Fashion designers showcase McLaren's F1 history at runway event
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
On September 18, 2026, the McLaren Technology Centre hosted its first-ever fashion show, 'Designed to Race.' Forty-six MA fashion students from Central Saint Martins presented 12 unique designs inspired by over six decades of McLaren history. The collection featured elements from legendary drivers like James Hunt and Ayrton Senna. Each design explored different themes such as Grit x Glamour and the Papaya Era, reflecting on the team's evolution in motorsports. Following this event, McLaren's collaboration with fashion students allows for ongoing engagement between motorsport and contemporary fashion.
- •McLaren's first fashion show transformed its Technology Centre into a runway.
- •Students presented designs inspired by iconic drivers and eras in McLaren's history.
- •The collection explored themes including engineering, design, and fan culture.
- •McLaren's partnership with Central Saint Martins students spanned nine months.
"Central Saint Martins students brought 12 McLaren-inspired looks to the runway, drawing on racing icons, engineering and modern F1 fandom.
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