“Alexandra Has a Very Good Fashion Eye”: Giorgio Armani Ambassador Charles Leclerc Takes Fashion Advice From His Girlfriend

Charles Leclerc is a popular F1 star not just because he’s one of the fastest drivers on the grid. He’s also a trendsetting fashionista, rarely seen without donning a stylish outfit, especially when he’s posing in front of the cameras.

Many, including former Red Bull driver David Coulthard, have called Leclerc the best-looking driver on the grid. This tag, no doubt, is a compliment to his charm and appeal. His taste for haute couture has also secured him partnerships with some of the world’s biggest apparel and accessory brands. That includes huge names like Richard Mille and Ray-Ban.

Luxury brand Giorgio Armani has also signed Leclerc as a brand ambassador. In fact, Leclerc was considering starting his own fashion brand last year. But his bosses at Ferrari did not permit him, citing a conflict of interest since Ferrari has a brand of its own that sells Leclerc’s merchandise.

However, despite having a strong sense of style — and sponsors guiding his fashion choices — Leclerc turns to his girlfriend, Alexandra Saint Mleux, for advice.

“If anything, I am probably the one asking her for advice,” the 27-year-old revealed in an interview with Tatler when asked who in their relationship seeks more fashion guidance.

“Alexandra has a very good fashion eye, so she has much more advice to give to me than I have to her; she is very interested in it and gives it a lot of time,” he added.

Leclerc considers fashion a huge part of his life. It’s a way for the Monegasque to “express himself without speaking”.

“With music, you can do that very well. With fashion, it is more subtle; it’s about how you want to express yourself on a particular day,” said Leclerc, who is also a talented pianist.

Since fashion is an important aspect of his life, Leclerc values individual opinions coming from someone dear over corporate advice. That’s where Saint Mleux comes in. The two began dating in 2023, and since then, she has become a familiar presence in the paddock.

Saint Mleux was present to witness one of Leclerc’s happiest moments

Saint Mleux has stood by Leclerc through all the highs and lows of his racing career over the past two years. The couple’s happiest moment perhaps came in 2024 when Leclerc finally broke the so-called ‘Monaco curse’, to win his first-ever race in the principality.

The post-race celebrations were captured by Netflix cameras, with Saint Mleux standing beside Leclerc’s mother, Pascale, watching him lift the trophy — a moment featured in Drive to Survive Season 7, which was released last Friday.

Saint Mleux rarely seeks the spotlight, but moments like these have made her a fan favorite. The rise in Saint Mleux’s popularity is evident from her Instagram following.

Before she became a familiar name among the F1 community, she had just a few thousand followers. Today, that number has soared to over 1.6 million.