THIS CL16 DROP IS THE BEACHY VIBE WE NEED THIS SUMMER

words by ANOUK WOUDT

As the days grow longer and warmer, Ferrari’s Formula 1 star, Charles Leclerc, is serving up the ultimate laid-back looks for your next beach escape, radiating effortless French Riviera luxe in an homage to his Monégasque roots. Following up on the Spring release, the latest CL16 collection delivers all the summer essentials — towels, beach bags, bucket hats — alongside a breezy lineup of flowy clothing pieces, all dipped in the dreamiest signature baby blue. With June somehow just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to get your summer wardrobe sorted before the season slips away.

all images courtesy of CL16

Serving as a pre-summer drop, this collection definitely has a different energy than their Spring collection from February. The baby blue that serves as a motif again for this CL16 collection was introduced, but the clothing options trended towards more classic lifestyle pieces like unisex hoodies and t-shirts. This time, they’re expanding the CL16 universe, introducing summery accessories along with their usual hoodie and tee combo. A terrycloth bucket hat, silk beachwear set and the hooded knit sweater with baby blue accents stand out, the latter being Charles’ favourite piece he’s ever made.

Striped beach totes pair perfectly with the matching terrycloth towel, stocking you up for seashore vacations. Each piece feels very true to Charles’ personal style, with clothes that are wearable for everyday occasions. While he’s abandoned that iconic Ferrari red he’s usually sporting, this collection unveils the more relaxed side of him, capturing the essence of the Monaco lifestyle.

The drop may be small, but worry not! Labelled as the pre-summer collection, we’re pretty sure that another fully fledged summer collection is on the way… and we can’t wait.