Some say Ralph Lauren’s passion for fashion is rivaled only by his love for automobiles, particularly Ferraris and Porsches. In 2017, the world-renowned designer debuted a runway collection that paid homage to his prized car collection, blending the aesthetics of luxury sports cars with high fashion.
While the Spring/Summer 2018 collection wasn’t yet available at the time, actress Camilla Belle offered an early glimpse of it during the Inaugural Fundraising Gala for The Fred Hollows Foundation in Hollywood.
Camilla Belle attends The Fred Hollows Foundation Gala in Hollywood on November 11, 2017, complementing her look with sleek hair, natural makeup, and dazzling drop earrings (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Camilla embraced the automotive-inspired aesthetic with a Ferrari-red Ralph Lauren dress crafted from reworked patent leather, giving the look a bold, high-gloss finish that echoed the sleek curves of a luxury sports car.
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Camilla Belle showcases a striking strapless red patent leather Ralph Lauren dress, elegantly paired with her signature minimalist nude Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals
To ground the vivid Ferrari red, Camilla opted for the iconic Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandal. This minimalist, high-heeled silhouette has become a red-carpet mainstay since its launch in 2013.
A close-up view reveals the minimalist elegance of the neutral-toned Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals, which the actress strategically chose to soften the intensity of her bold look on the red carpet
Designed by Stuart Weitzman himself after 19 prototypes over five months, the Nudist is renowned for its barely-there elegance, featuring just two delicate straps—one across the toes and one around the ankle—and a lightweight titanium stiletto heel engineered for both style and comfort.
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With a 115 mm (4.5-inch) heel height and a design that elongates the legs while complementing nearly any look, the Nudist has earned a reputation as the “little black dress of shoes.” Camilla’s neutral-toned pair softened the intensity of her bold leather dress while allowing her overall styling to remain modern and refined.
For those looking to shop the latest iterations of this now-iconic style, current Stuart Weitzman collections—including fresh takes on the Nudist sandal—are available at retailers like Zappos and Nordstrom.
Camilla Belle’s elegant red satin clutch provides a refined textural accent
While Camilla’s look was striking, some elements of her styling felt slightly mismatched. The understated tone of her nude sandals contrasted sharply with the high-glamour sparkle of her Giampiero Bodino diamonds, creating a slight disconnect between casual minimalism and red-carpet opulence. Still, the overall effect remained elegant and memorable, especially for a charitable cause.
Camilla later described the gala as “an inspiring and music-filled evening”. She used her platform to encourage support for The Fred Hollows Foundation—a global organization dedicated to preventing avoidable blindness and restoring sight in under-resourced communities.
Camilla Belle adds a dazzling touch of glamour to her ensemble with her exquisite Giampiero Bodino diamond earrings
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