Model Jacqui Hooper fronts ‘Mille Miglia’ [a thousand miles], a timely auto-racing fashion story with a retro boho vibe styled by Sissy Vian. Photographer Craig McDean [IG] captures Hooper, with male model Aurélien Frank, for Vogue Italia [IG] September 2025./ Hair by Pier Paolo Lai; makeup by Fulvia Farolfi

The Original Mille Miglia [1927-1957]

The Race: This was a dangerous, high-speed endurance race held on public roads in Italy. The figure-eight shaped course ran from Brescia to Rome and back, covering about 1,000 miles. The race was banned in 1957 following a horrific crash that killed driver Alfonso de Portago, his navigator, and nine spectators.
Legacy: The original race was known for making famous marques like Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, and Mercedes-Benz, with legendary drivers like Stirling Moss competing.

The Modern 1000 Miglia [1977-present]

The Revival: The event was revived in 1977 as a "regularity race" for classic and vintage cars.

The Format: Unlike the original, the modern event is not a speed race. Participants are tested on how well they can maintain specific time and speed averages over sections of the course, all while following local traffic laws.
Eligibility: To participate, cars must be models that either competed in or were registered for one of the original Mille Miglia races between 1927 and 1957.
Today's Race: The 1000 Miglia is now a prestigious annual historic motoring event that attracts enthusiasts and spectators from around the world.